The management of Niger Delta University (NDU) has released the approved Postgraduate School Fees schedule for the 2025/2026 academic session. The breakdown covers tuition, acceptance and other related charges for new and returning postgraduate students across various faculties and programmes.
Students are advised to review the details carefully and make payments through the approved university payment platforms.
Breakdown of NDU Postgraduate School Fees
Ph.D. Programmes in Arts, Education, Management and Social Sciences
- Acceptance Fee (New Students): ₦100,000
- School Fees (All Students): ₦130,000
- PG Charges (New Students): ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: Not Applicable
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦100,000
Ph.D. Programmes in Basic Medical Sciences (Biochemistry), Engineering, Environmental Sciences (Fine & Applied Arts), Science and Agriculture
- Acceptance Fee (New Students): ₦100,000
- School Fees (All Students): ₦140,000
- PG Charges (New Students): ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: Not Applicable
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦100,000
Ph.D. Programmes in Clinical Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) and Law
- Acceptance Fee (New Students): ₦100,000
- School Fees (All Students): ₦250,000
- PG Charges (New Students): ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: ₦100,000 (excluding Law)
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦150,000
Master's Programmes in Clinical Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy, MLS and Law
- Acceptance Fee (New Students): ₦80,000
- School Fees (All Students): ₦170,000
- PG Charges (New Students): ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: ₦100,000 (excluding Law)
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦75,000
Master's Programmes in Engineering, Environmental Sciences (Fine & Applied Arts), Agriculture and Science
- Acceptance Fee (New Students): ₦80,000
- School Fees (All Students): ₦130,000
- PG Charges (New Students): ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: Not Applicable
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦75,000
Master's Programmes in Arts, Education, Management and Social Sciences
- Acceptance Fee (New Students): ₦80,000
- School Fees (All Students): ₦100,000
- PG Charges (New Students): ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: Not Applicable
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦75,000
PGD Programmes in Arts, Education, Management and Social Sciences
- Acceptance Fee (New Students): ₦60,000
- School Fees (All Students): ₦88,000
- PG Charges (New Students): ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: Not Applicable
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦50,000
PGD Programmes in Clinical Sciences, Nursing Sciences, Pharmacy, MLS, Law, Basic Medical Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences (Fine & Applied Arts), Science, Agriculture and Biochemistry
- Acceptance Fee (New Students): ₦60,000
- School Fees (All Students): ₦98,000
- PG Charges (New Students): ₦58,000
- Professional Development Fee: ₦100,000 (excluding Law, Engineering, Environmental Science, Agriculture, Biochemistry)
- Project/Thesis/Defence Fee: ₦50,000
Payment Notes
- Students can choose to pay fees either per session or per semester, but course registration is strictly per semester.
- The acceptance fee and PG charges are one-time payments, applicable only in the first semester for new students.
- Payments must be made through the official NDU online platforms to avoid errors or invalid transactions.
Important Information for NDU Postgraduate Students
The management of NDU advises all postgraduate students to keep receipts and clearance documents safe after every payment. Physical verification at the Postgraduate School may be required for completion of registration.
All new and returning students are encouraged to complete their payments early to gain full access to lectures, examinations and research activities.
The NDU Postgraduate School Fees schedule reflects the university's commitment to providing quality postgraduate education while maintaining transparency in academic charges.
