Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT), established in 1980 and headquartered at Agbani, Enugu, is a state-owned institution renowned for its focus on science, technology, and applied education.Â
It comprises multiple faculties, ranging from Agriculture to Clinical Medicine, and admits students across daytime, evening, and sandwich programs.
Faculties & Courses Offered
According to ESUT’s official information, the university runs comprehensive undergraduate programs across its faculties:
- Agricultural & Natural Resources Management: Agricultural Economics & Extension; Agronomy; Animal Science & Fisheries; Food Science & Technology
- Applied Natural Sciences: Applied Biochemistry; Applied Biology & Biotechnology; Applied Microbiology; Computer Science; Geology & Mining; Industrial Chemistry; Industrial Mathematics & Statistics; Industrial Physics
- Basic Medical Sciences: Anatomy; Medical Laboratory Science; Nursing Science
- Clinical Medicine: Medicine & Surgery 
- Education: Adult & Continuing Education; Business Education; Educational Foundation; Education Management; Guidance & Counselling; Health & PE; Library & Info Science; Maths & Computer Education; Science Education; Technology & Vocational Education
- Engineering: Agricultural/Bioresource Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Civil Engineering; Electrical/Electronic Engineering; Materials & Metallurgical Engineering; Mechanical/Production Engineering
- Management Sciences: Accountancy; Banking & Finance; Business Administration; Cooperative & Rural Development; Insurance & Risk Management; Marketing; Mass Communication; Public Administration
- Pharmaceutical Sciences: Pharmacy
- Social Sciences & Humanities: Economics; English & Literary Studies; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology & Anthropology
- Physical Sciences: Industrial Chemistry 
School Fees Structure – 2025/2026
New Students (Undergraduates)
- General tuition: ₦124,900 
- Acceptance fee: ₦26,000 
- Development fee (Medicine & Surgery only): ₦300,000 
Returning Students (Undergraduates)
- Tuition ranges from ₦45,340 to ₦124,900, depending on faculty and programme 
Fees Across Faculties
Per-faculty tuition for returning students generally falls into the following bands:
- Clinical Science (Medicine & Surgery): ₦200,000–₦250,000
- Basic Medical & Pharmaceutical Sciences: ₦150,000–₦200,000
- Engineering / Physical / Agricultural / Natural Sciences: ₦120,000–₦150,000
- Applied Natural Sciences / Management / Social Sciences / Humanities / Education: ₦100,000–₦120,000 
Additional Compulsory Charges
All students pay extra levies that include:
- ICT charge: ₦4,000
- Library: ₦2,000
- Sanitation: ₦4,000
- SUG: ₦1,000
- Sports: ₦2,000
- Accreditation: ₦3,000
- Development: ₦3,000
- Handbook/Calendar: ₦1,500
- Matriculation/Gown Rent: ₦5,000
- Examination Fee: ₦2,000
- Medical Test: ₦15,000
- Insurance: ₦1,500
- Identity Card: ₦1,000
- Laboratory (for Science/Engineering): ₦2,000 
Hostel Charges (Optional)
- University hostel: ₦40,000
- Off‑campus lodges: ₦70,000–₦290,000 
How Payments Are Made
All fees are paid via the ESUT student portal (e‑portal). Payments must be cleared before exams or registration.
Late payments may attract penalties and block exams
Why These Fees Matter
ESUT remains among the most affordable state universities.
The development fee for Medicine goes toward specialised facilities.
Returning-student tuition varies by faculty, reflecting infrastructure needs.
Fees cover essential services—ICT, health, accreditation, and utilities.