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Sokoto State University School Fees (2023)

Sokoto State University School Fees (2023)

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If you still have doubts about the growth of education in the northern part of Nigeria, you probably should visit Sokoto State University. The rate at which education is growing in the northern part of Nigeria is simply superb. This is largely attributed to the desire of the Federal and northern State Government’s desire to grow the level and people’s interest in education in the area. Ahmadu Bello University, University of Maiduguri, and Kano State University are few proofs that the level of education in the north has developed.

The establishment of Sokoto State University only emphasizes the rise of education in the northern part of Nigeria. Since its establishment, the university has been regarded as one of the best state universities in area. With wonderful and outstanding facilities, the university is poised to producing graduates that can compete with any other graduates in various fields.


Sokoto State University School Fees

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Sokoto State University School Fees 2023/2024 Academic Session

In this section, we will show you the school fees for both fresh and returning students at the Sokoto State University for the 2023/2024 academic session.

School Fees for Fresh Students

FEES BREAKDOWNAMOUNT (N)
Acceptance of Admission1,000.00
Caution Deposit5,000.00
Examination10,000.00
ICT3,000.00
Library2,000.00
Medical Service (NHIS)2,000.00
Orientation2,000.00
Sports1,000.00
Student ID card1,000.00
Verification of Credentials2,000.00
Registration5,000.00
Accreditation Fee5,000.00
Student Union Govt (SUG)500.00
Student Handbook500.00
Total Amount40,000.00
Other Fees
Tuition Fees (Non-Indigene)  60,000.00

 School Fees for Returning Students

FEE COMPONENTSAMOUNT (N)
Examination10,000.00
ICT3,000.00
Library2,000.00
Medical Service (NHIS)2,000.00
Sports1,000.00
Registration5,000.00
Accreditation Fee5,000.00
Student Union Govt (SUG)500.00
Student Handbook500.00
Total Amount  29,000.00

Sokoto State University Acceptance Fees

Almost every university in Nigeria requires students to pay a mandatory fee upon being offered provisional admission to study at their universities. Sokoto State University is no exception as this university also charges new students an acceptance fee. What is interesting to note is that this university has one of the most affordable acceptance fees in the whole of Nigeria. The current acceptance fee for new students at the Sokoto State University for the 2023/2024 academic session is N1,000. Kindly note that this fee is non-refundable.

Sokoto State University Accommodation Fees

Again, Sokoto State University requires students who want to stay on campus to pay a token as hostel fees. The current fee is N10,000, and it covers the student for a whole session. Kindly note that fee covers the bedspace and maintenance of the hostel for that period.


PRICES LAST UPDATED: MAY 16, 2023.

Sokoto State University: Things You Should Know About the School

Sokoto State University is one of the youngest State Universities in Nigeria. Since its establishment in the early parts of 2009, the university has experienced positive fortune, attracting students from all over the northern part of Nigeria and also producing outstanding graduates in various fields.

The University was founded to meet the insatiable quest of the people of the State for excellence, especially in the aspects of education. The then Sokoto State Governor, Aliyu Wamakko, decided to head a team that pushed for the establishment in 2008.The team was charged to plan for the structure and facilities for the effective running of the University. The school was approved by the NUC to operate in 2009.

At the moment, the University is filled with Muslims, as expected, but does not in any way discriminate against other religions. The University admits students from all over the country, irrespective of cultural or religious background. The University offers bachelor’s degree programs in Sciences, Social Science, Education, Arts and Management. The College of Basic and remedial Studies kicked off in 2012 and the school officially started its academic activities with an inaugural orientation in 2013. The University also offers a one-year pre degree programme which prepares students for the first year in the school before enrolling into the institution.


The institution boasts of amazing infrastructures and their facilities are student-friendly. The school not only employs highly qualified lecturers and other non- academic staffs, they also take their prospective students through standard admission process to ensure the best of students are picked for admission.

The University has given a special privilege to indigenes of the state, allowing them pay lesser than non-indigenes. This is done to encourage education in the state and improve general level of literacy among its people. Sokoto State University, like many other state Universities, offer affordable school fees, although not as cheap as tuitions paid in Federal Universities.

Let us now take a quick look at the school fees paid in this university in 2018. We will consider the fees for each faculty, breaking down the fees and highlighting the amount paid by indigenes and non-indigenes.

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3 Comments

  1. John Matthew

    Pls can I get admission into Sokoto state university direct entry now ?

  2. opeyemi

    pls is direct entry for for sokoto state university is still available for 2019/2020 and if available when will it be closed

  3. opeyemi Oyekunle

    pls is direct entry for sokoto state university is still available for 2019/2020 and if available when will it be closed

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