Tansian University School Fees 2026/2027 Academic Session | The Complete Fee Schedule

Tansian University School Fees 2026/2027 Academic Session: Are you looking for an affordable private university in the Southeast? Tansian University, located in Umunya (near Onitsha and Awka), is known for being cost-effective, especially in Arts, Education, and Social Sciences. Recently, the university increased fees for professional courses like Nursing Science, Law, and Radiography due to rising clinical training costs. This guide provides the projected school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session, including costs by faculty, important “Accreditation Fees,” and mandatory hostel charges.

Estimated Tansian University School Fees for 2026/2027 Session

1. Tuition Fees by Faculty (2026/2027)

Tansian University has a highly tiered fee structure. General courses are very affordable, even cheaper than some secondary schools, while professional health courses are priced at a premium.

Faculty of Health Sciences & Law (Premium)

These are the flagship programs with the highest tuition.

Department/Course	Projected Tuition (Freshers)	Projected Tuition (Returning)
Nursing Science	₦800,000	₦700,000
Law (LL.B)	₦800,000	₦700,000
Radiography	₦600,000	₦500,000
Medical Lab Science (MLS)	₦500,000	₦400,000

Standard Faculties (Management, Social Sciences, Arts)

These are among the most affordable university programs in Nigeria.

• Departments: Mass Communication, Political Science, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Microbiology, and Biochemistry.

• Projected Tuition: ₦250,000 per session.

Faculty of Education & Philosophy

• Departments: Education courses, Philosophy.

• Projected Tuition: ₦160,000 per session.

• Note: This low fee is a deliberate subsidy to encourage enrollment in Education and Humanities.

2. Mandatory “Hidden” Charges & Accreditation Fees

The “Tuition” amount does not represent your total bill. Tansian University has a list of “Sundry Fees” and a specific Accreditation Fee for professional courses that greatly increase the overall cost.

For Nursing, Law, Radiography & MLS Students:

• Accreditation Fee: ₦150,000 (Compulsory per session).

• Sundry Fees (Utility, ICT, Medical, Exam): ~₦140,000.

• Total “Other Charges”: ~₦290,000.

For All Other Students (Mass Comm, Acc, etc.):

• Accreditation Fee: ₦20,000.

• Sundry Fees: ~₦100,000.

• Total “Other Charges”: ~₦120,000.

3. Accommodation & Hostel Fees

Tansian University is a residential institution where campus living is mandatory, especially for most freshmen.

• Standard Hostel Fee: ₦100,000 per session.

• Facilities: The fee covers a bed space in a shared room.

• Note: Mattresses and pillows are typically not included in this fee; you may need to purchase them from the school or bring your own, depending on the policy for the year.

  4. Total Estimated Bill for a Fresher (2026/2027)

To assist you with budgeting, here is the total package cost (Tuition + Hostel + All Fees) for a first-year student:

• Nursing / Law:

  • Tuition: ₦800,000

  • Hostel: ₦100,000

  • Accreditation/Sundry: ~₦290,000

  • Total Estimate: ₦1,190,000

• Medical Lab Science (MLS):

  • Tuition: ₦500,000

  • Hostel: ₦100,000

  • Accreditation/Sundry: ~₦290,000

  • Total Estimate: ₦890,000

• Mass Communication / Accounting / Computer Science:

  • Tuition: ₦250,000

  • Hostel: ₦100,000

  • Sundry: ~₦120,000

  • Total Estimate: ₦470,000

5. Payment Plans & Methods

Tansian University has digitised its payment process to reduce the risk of fraud.

• Platform: Payments are usually processed through the PixPay platform, which is integrated into the school portal.

• Instalment Option: The university generally allows students to pay 50% of the total fees at the start of the First Semester, with the balance due at the start of the Second Semester.

• Acceptance Fee: A non-refundable fee of approximately ₦50,000 must be paid immediately after admission to secure your slot.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Is Nursing Science accredited at Tansian? Yes. Tansian University has secured NUC accreditation for Nursing Science. This is why the fee has been adjusted to the ₦800k bracket to maintain the required clinical standards.

2. Is the school fee for Education really ₦160k? Yes. For courses like Philosophy and Education, the tuition is heavily subsidised to ₦160,000. With hostel and sundry fees added, the total bill is often under ₦400,000, making it very accessible.

3. Can I live off-campus? Typically, the university imposes a strict residency requirement for undergraduate students to ensure discipline and security on the Umunya campus.

4. How do I pay? Never pay cash to any individual.

• Visit tansianuniversity.edu.ng.

• Navigate to the “Portal” or “Fees” section.

• Generate an invoice and pay via the designated bank channels (Zenith, UBA, or Keystone Bank as directed on the invoice).