Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU) is a federal university located in Bauchi, Nigeria. It is one of the most prestigious universities in the country and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
The university has announced the school fees for the 2023/2024 academic session. The fees are as follows:
| Category | School Fees (NGN) |
| Fresh Students | 79,700 |
| Returning Students | 69,700 |
| Veterinary and Medicine Students | 120,000 |
| Fresh MBBS Students | 150,000 |
| Returning MBBS Students | 130,000 |
| Fresh Foreign Students | 230,000 |
| Returning Foreign Students | 183,000 |
The school fees cover tuition, registration, examination, library, ICT, and other charges. Students are advised to pay their fees promptly to avoid any penalty or inconvenience.
In addition to the school fees, students are also required to pay other fees, such as accommodation fees, IT/TP fees, and other miscellaneous fees. The accommodation fees vary depending on the type of accommodation and the location.
The IT/TP fees are paid by students who will be undergoing industrial training or teaching practice for a session. The registration fee for IT/TP is N20,000.00, while those with a semester IT programme will be required to pay N39,700.00 in the first semester and N10,000.00 in the second semester.
Payment Options
Students can pay their fees online through the university portal or through bank draft. The payment procedure is as follows:
Online Payment
- Visit the ATBU portal: https://www.atbu.edu.ng/ug/auth
- Click on the “Student Login” button
- Enter your username and password
- Click on the “Fees Payment” tab
- Select the session and the type of fee you want to pay
- Enter the amount you want to pay
- Click on the “Pay Now” button
- Select a payment method and follow the instructions
Bank Draft
- Obtain a bank draft from any bank in Nigeria
- Make the draft payable to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University
- Take the draft to the ATBU Bursary Department
- Submit the draft and obtain a receipt
The school fees for the 2023/2024 academic session at ATBU are affordable and comparable to other federal universities in Nigeria. Students are advised to pay their fees promptly to avoid any penalty or inconvenience.