ABEOKUTA — Crescent University, Abeokuta, has released its fee structure for the
2026/2027 academic session, revealing increases in tuition fees across several departments
when compared with the previous two academic sessions
A review of the university’s fee schedules for the 2024/2025, 2025/2026 and 2026/2027
academic sessions shows that students in a number of programmes will pay higher fees in the
upcoming session. The adjustments affect departments including Mass Communication,
Accounting, Computer Science, Microbiology, Law and Nursing.
Among the departments affected, Mass Communication recorded one of the most notable
increases. Tuition for returning students in the department stood at ₦885,000 in the 2024/2025
academic session before rising to ₦1,040,000 in 2025/2026. The newly released fee structure
places the amount at ₦1,500,000 for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The images below show the university’s fee schedules for the past three academic sessions.
Figure 1: Crescent University fee structure for returning students, 2024/2025 academic session.
Figure 2: Crescent University fee structure for returning students, 2025/2026 academic session.
Figure 3: Crescent University fee structure for returning students, 2026/2027 academic session.
The review also indicates that Accounting students will pay ₦1,250,000 in the 2026/2027
session, up from ₦885,000 in 2024/2025 and ₦1,040,000 in 2025/2026. Nursing and Law
students, whose fees stood at ₦1,785,000 in the 2024/2025 session and ₦2,040,000 in
2025/2026, are expected to pay ₦2,500,000 in the new academic session.According to the fee schedule, students are also required to pay departmental dues, Parents’
Forum charges and IMASA fees in addition to tuition fees.
The release of the revised fee structure has generated discussions among students and parents,
particularly at a time when many households continue to face economic challenges. Some
students expressed concern about the financial implications of the increases and the burden
they may place on parents and guardians.
A student of the university, who preferred not to be named, said the latest review would require
many families to make additional financial arrangements ahead of the new academic session.
“The increase is significant, especially for students whose parents are responsible for paying the
fees. Many families will have to adjust their budgets to meet the new requirements. It may also
affect students who sponsor their own education through personal savings, part-time work or
support from relatives,” the student said.
Other students, however, noted that educational institutions across the country have been
affected by rising operational costs and broader economic realities, which may influence periodic
reviews of tuition charges.
In recent years, Nigeria has experienced increases in inflation and the cost of goods and
services, prompting many private institutions and businesses to review their pricing structures.
Several universities across the country have also adjusted tuition fees in response to prevailing
economic conditions.
At the time of filing this report, university management had not issued a detailed public
statement explaining the reasons for the latest fee review. However, the newly released fee
schedule has been circulated to students ahead of the commencement of the 2026/2027
academic session.
The development marks another adjustment in the university’s tuition structure and is expected
to remain a subject of discussion among students, parents and other stakeholders as
preparations for the new session continue.
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