Gombe State University (GSU), located in Mubi, offers a wide range of undergraduate courses across various faculties.
The fees vary depending on your faculty, indigene status, and level (fresh or returning).
What undergraduate courses are offered at GSU?
GSU provides diverse courses across several faculties:
- Arts & Social Sciences: Accounting, Business Admin, Economics, English, Political Science, Sociology, Public Admin, International Relations, History, Library & Info Science, Religious Studies
- Sciences: Biochemistry, Botany, Zoology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, Science Lab Tech
- Education: English, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Political Science, Geography, History Education, Christian Religious Studies Education
- Environmental Sciences (at Dukku Campus): Architecture, Building Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Estate Management
- Law: Shari’a Law, Public Law
- Pharmacy: Pharmacognosy, Pharmaceutics, Clinical Pharmacy, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Medical Sciences: Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Biochemistry, Nursing, Nutrition, Chemical Pathology, Hematology, Microbiology, Surgery streams, etc.
This list covers most academic interests, from liberal arts to clinical sciences.
How much is the school fee for fresh students?
School fees for 2024/2025 varied by faculty and indigenization. The 2025/2026 proposals include:
| Faculty | Indigene | Non-Indigene |
| Science | ₦30,500 | ₦71,000 |
| Arts & Social Sciences | ₦26,500 | ₦67,000 |
| Medical Sciences (Basic) | ₦39,500 | ₦80,500 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | ₦39,500 | ₦80,500 |
| Clinical Medicine & Surgery | ₦59,500 | ₦100,500 |
| Education | ₦22,500 | ₦63,000 |
An additional acceptance fee of ₦10,000 applies to freshers.
What fees do returning students pay per session?
Returning students no longer pay acceptance or matriculation fees. Their updated fees are:
- Science: ₦25,500 (indigene) / ₦63,000 (non-indigene)
- Arts & Social Sciences: ₦21,500 / ₦59,000
- Basic Medical/Pharm Sci: ₦31,500 / ₦72,500
- Clinical faculties: ₦59,500 / ₦100,500 (non-indigene)
- Education: ₦17,500 / ₦57,000
Are there other compulsory fees beyond tuition?
Yes, in addition to tuition, students pay:
- Acceptance fee: ₦10,000
- Post‑UTME: ₦2,000
- Accommodation: ₦10,000–₦50,000 (optional)
- Hostel bidding fee: ~₦2,000
- Utility, ICT, Medical, Sports, and Library fees are included in banded session charges.
How are hostel fees structured?
Hostel costs vary by facility:
- Old hostels: ₦10,000
- Newer dorms: can go up to ₦50,000 per session (bid-based allocation) .
Residency is optional. Off-campus options are commonly used by non-residents.
How do school fees differ for clinical Medicine vs. Pharmacy?
Clinical Medicine, especially final-year MBBS students, pay slightly more than basic faculties:
- Basic Medical Sciences: ₦39,500 / ₦80,500
- Clinical Medicine & Surgery: ₦59,500 / ₦100,500 for non-indigenes; ₦59,500 for indigenes.
Pharmacy programs mirror the basic medical sciences fee.
What payment process should students follow?
Payments are made via the official GSU e-portal using Remita RRR codes. Steps:
- Log into portal
- Generate RRR for acceptance and school fees
- Pay online or at bank
- Upload receipt and screenshot for clearance
- Submit hostel bidding fee separately if needed
Late payment attracts penalties or exam bans.
Why are fees lower for locals?
GSU offers a lot of subsidies for locals, cutting fees by nearly 50% in some cases.
This policy makes higher education more accessible for students from Gombe State while non-indigenes cover full costs.
With school fees ranging from ₦22,500 to ₦100,500 depending on faculty and status, plus optional hostel expenses, planning your budget early is wise.