Cost breakdown
| Item | Range |
|---|---|
| Tuition (international) | Nigerian public fees are very low in USD: domestic undergraduate charges are typically a few tens of thousands of naira per year (roughly NGN 30,000-250,000, ~USD 20-170 at recent rates, varying by faculty), with professional programmes such as medicine higher; international students pay a higher international tier, commonly USD 1,000-3,000+/year by programme. |
| Living costs (housing + lifestyle) | Ibadan: roughly USD 1,500-3,500/year (~USD 130-300/month) for accommodation, food and transport — low by global standards and cheaper than Lagos or Abuja. |
| Total annual | Domestic students: often under ~USD 2,000-4,000/year all-in given very low tuition; international students: roughly USD 3,000-7,000/year all-in depending on programme and lifestyle — among the most affordable options for a historic, internationally known university. |
For comparison, the average international tuition across Nigeria is around Federal public tuition is very low for nationals (a few tens of thousands of naira/year); international self-sponsored fees ~USD 1,000–5,000/year by programme.
Estimates based on publicly disclosed tuition and typical city living costs. Exchange rates, personal spending, and scholarship aid can shift actual costs materially. How we source data.