AbdulChoosing where to study medicine or health sciences in Nigeria is a major decision — especially when it comes to understanding the cost of education.
The Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Funtua (FUMHSF) has recently released its official school fees for students admitted at 100 Level for the the 2025/2026 academic session.
This detailed guide explains everything you need to know about the tuition, mandatory charges, payment process, and related financial obligations before you or your ward enrolls.
Overview of FUMHSF
The Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Funtua, is one of Nigeria’s newest federal specialized universities focused on medical and allied health education. Located in Funtua, Katsina State, FUMHSF aims to train the next generation of health professionals — from future doctors to nurses, public health experts, biomedical scientists, and allied healthcare practitioners.
In line with federal policy to provide affordable tertiary education, the school fees at FUMHSF are competitive compared with other federal universities. Prospective students and their families must understand the total cost of attendance before registration and fee payment for the 2025/2026 session begins.
FUMHSF School Fees Breakdown: Fresh Students (100 Level)
The official bursar’s office has published the complete fee schedule for fresh undergraduate students enrolling at 100 Level for the 2025/2026 academic session. Fees have been categorized into two major programme groups based on the academic discipline:
Fees fall under two main groups. The difference comes from the programme type.
Total fees by programme group
Medicine and Dentistry
Total per session: ₦273,000
Nursing and Allied Sciences
Total per session: ₦263,000
The gap is small, but it exists. Mostly from faculty and field-related charges.
Breakdown of compulsory charges per session
Most charges are the same across programmes. Below is how the money is spread out.
- Registration fee: ₦23,000
- Examination fee: ₦25,000
- Laboratory or workshop: ₦35,000
- Library charges: ₦15,000
- Sports charges: ₦15,000
- Medical charges: ₦15,000
- Student handbook: ₦5,000
- Utility charges: ₦30,000
- ICT charges: ₦25,000
- TISHIP: ₦10,000
- Student orientation and matriculation: ₦10,000
- University ID card: ₦5,000
- Development levy: ₦10,000
Faculty charges and field work differ slightly.
- Faculty charges
- Medicine and Dentistry: ₦20,000
- Nursing and Allied Sciences: ₦15,000
- Field trip, work or excursion
- Medicine and Dentistry: ₦30,000
- Nursing and Allied Sciences: ₦25,000
Add everything up and the totals match the approved figures.
Courses under each fee category
Medicine and Dentistry group
- Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
Nursing and Allied Sciences group
- Nursing Science
- Physiotherapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Speech Language Therapy
- Human Nutrition and Dietetics
- Environmental Health Sciences
- Public Health
- Medical Physics
- Biotechnology
All students in these programmes follow the same fee structure for their group.
Other charges students may face
Some payments apply only if needed. These are not part of the main school fees.
- Change of course or transfer form: ₦50,000
- Late registration: ₦10,000 per week, up to two weeks
- Hostel bed space and maintenance: ₦130,000
- Admission acceptance fee: ₦10,000
- Credentials verification: ₦10,000
- Matriculation gown: ₦5,000
- Tuition for foreign students only: ₦2,500,000
- Inter-university transfer from public schools: ₦250,000
- Inter-university transfer from private schools: ₦300,000
- Replacement of ID card: ₦10,000
Hostel space depends on availability. Once filled, that’s it.
Payment notes students should read
The acceptance fee of ₦10,000 is paid once during online registration. Late registration attracts weekly charges and stops after two weeks.
All payments are made through Remita on the school portal. No cash handling.
How to Pay Your FUMHSF School Fees
FUMHSF has streamlined its school fee payment through the university portal and Remita payment platform:
- Visit the official university portal
- Generate your school fee invoice via Remita
- Make payment using any Remita channel
- Bank branch
- Mobile banking app
- Internet banking
- ATM or POS
After payment, return to the portal to confirm the status.
This digital payment approach adds convenience and reduces delays during registration.
Payment Deadlines & Verification
- School fee payments must be completed before the stipulated deadline to avoid fines, late registration penalties, or de-registration.
- Always confirm your fee payment on the student portal after the transaction — sometimes errors can occur during processing.
Helpful Tips for Prospective Students
Know All Charges
Understand which payments are mandatory and which are optional (e.g., hostel, field trips). Many students overlook optional fees and end up adjusting their budgets late in the session.
Plan Financially Ahead
Seek sponsorship, scholarships, or student loans early — especially for medical and allied health programmes where clinical components may incur additional costs.
Verify with Official Portals
Always check the FUMHSF official website or bursar’s office notifications for the most accurate and updated fee schedules — fees can be updated or revised.
Conclusion
The Federal University of Medical and Health Sciences, Funtua (FUMHSF) continues to offer affordable and structured tuition costs for the 2025/2026 academic session. With clear categories for Medicine & Dentistry (₦273,000) and Nursing & Allied Sciences (₦263,000), prospective students now have the financial clarity needed to plan their university journey.
For the latest updates, always check the FUMHSF official website or student portal, and budget carefully for both compulsory and optional university charges.
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