The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has published its official Schedule of Charges for the 2025/2026 Academic Session, indicating a total fee of N260,000 for new (100-Level) students and varying amounts for returning students.
Key Figures and Breakdown
The released schedule, which outlines charges for Fresh (100-Level) and Returning (200L, 300L, 400L, and 500L) students, reveals the financial commitment required for the new session.
Fresh Students (100L/200L Free): Face the highest total charge of N260,000.
Returning Students: The total charges decrease across the levels:
200L: N80,000
300L: N80,500
400L: N68,000 (Excluding Industrial Training charges for some)
500L: N75,000
All levels are listed as Tuition-Free, with the charges covering a comprehensive list of “Other Charges.”
Major Components of Charges
The schedule breaks down the fees into over 28 line items. For fresh students, the largest individual charges include:
Certification/Verification: N20,000
Caution Fee (Refundable): N20,000
Medical Examination: N20,000
Endowment Fund: N20,000
Development Levy: N20,000
Municipal Charges: N23,000
Departmental Dues: N23,000
Variations for Different Levels
While many fees, like the Library Charge (N2,500), remain constant across all levels, specific charges vary significantly:
Industrial Training (400L Students Only): N20,000 is charged exclusively to 400-Level students.
Entrepreneurship (100L and 300L only): N20,000 is required from Fresh (100L) and 300-Level students.
Laboratory/Workshop Charges: Fresh students pay N12,000, while returning students pay N10,000.
Medical College Dues: An additional N5,000 is noted for students in the Medical College, raising their total fee.
The release of this detailed schedule provides both new and returning students, as well as thei
r sponsors, with clear financial information as the new academic year commences.