Universities in Osun State and their School Fees 2025/2026

Osun State has several tertiary institutions, ranging from public to private faith-based universities, each with distinct fee structures based on program offerings, infrastructure, and target student body. 

For the 2025/2026 session, this article provides an in-depth analysis of tuition, compulsory charges, and variations by institution.

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) – Public Institution

UNIOSUN, the state-owned multi-campus university, divides its fees into faculties for freshers and returnees. 

Fresh students in Medicine and Surgery pay ₦295,000, while Law, Nursing, Radiography, and Pharmacy students pay ₦216,500. 

Environmental Design/Management costs ₦188,000; Anatomy/Physiology ₦201,500; Arts, Social Sciences, Management, Education ₦150,000; and Sciences, Agriculture, Engineering ₦150,000.

Returning students benefit from reduced fees: Law/Nursing/Pharmacy at ₦113,000; Environmental at ₦73,000; Anatomy/Physiology at ₦68,000; Arts/Social Sciences/Education at ₦53,000; and Sciences/Agriculture/Engineering at ₦63,000. 

Hostel accommodation is compulsory for early years at ₦80,000.

Adeleke University, Ede – Private

Adeleke University charges significantly higher fees compared to public schools. 

Estimates range between ₦640,000 and ₦940,000 annually, covering tuition, accommodation, feeding, development, and more. 

The large range reflects program-specific and residency-based variations.

Bowen University, Iwo – Private Baptist Institution

Bowen’s fees vary greatly, depending on the program, approximately ₦673,000 up to ₦3 million for high-cost disciplines like Medicine, Pharmacy, or Engineering. 

Less costly courses fall at the lower end, though information suggests all programs exceed ₦500,000 yearly.

Fountain University, Osogbo – Private (NASFAT)

Fresh undergraduates at Fountain pay between ₦465,000 and ₦625,000 per session. 

The range depends on faculty, with health sciences, law, and management at the upper end, arts and pure sciences at the lower.

Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji – Private

JABU charges roughly ₦450,000 annually. Being fully residential, its fees include accommodation and institutional services across its colleges—agriculture, management, health, law, etc.

Kings University, Ode Omu – Private (KICC)

Kings University quotes around ₦550,000 per student, inclusive of tuition and other charges.

The institution specializes in sciences, management, and humanities.

Redeemer’s University, Ede – Private (RCCG)

Redeemer’s University charges close to ₦550,000 as annual fees. 

As a mid‑range private institution, fees reflect its academic standards and campus environment.

Wellspring University, Iragbiji – Private

Tuition at Wellspring sits around ₦450,000. Fees remain consistent with other private faith-based institutions serving Osun State.

Westland University, Iwo – Private

Committed to standard private university fees, Westland charges ₦450,000 per session.

Programs offered are comparable to those at Bowen and Fountain.

Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu – Private

The most affordable private option on the list, Oduduwa University charges between ₦164,000 and ₦195,000 annually. 

As a smaller university, it focuses on cost‑effective humanities and social sciences education.

Why are there fee differences?

Public institutions like UNIOSUN have subsidies, resulting in lower standard tuition (₦150,000–295,000). 

Private universities rely entirely on student fees, often ranging from ₦450,000 to ₦940,000.

High-end programs (Medicine, Engineering, Law, Pharmacy) naturally increase the total to over ₦1 million in some cases.

How to handle fee differences

Public schools offer affordability and state support.

Private universities offer smaller class sizes, religious environments, and campus amenities.

Expect higher fees for professional courses (Medicine, Engineering), mid-range for Agriculture, Law, Sciences, and entry-level fees for Arts and Education.

Most private universities offer payment plans and require acceptance and development levies on admission. UNIOSUN requires full payment before exams.