Private Universities in Ebonyi State and Their Fees
Ebonyi State, in Nigeria’s South-East, hosts a mix of federal, state, and private universities. On the private front, Evangel University, Akaeze (EUA) is the state’s principal fully private, NUC-licensed university. King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, which began under private establishment, has since been formally absorbed by the Federal Government and now runs as a federal institution rather than a private one.
Evangel University, Akaeze (EUA)
Evangel University was founded in February 2012 by the Assemblies of God (AG), a Christian denomination, and began academic activities in November 2012. It operates from Okpoto along the Abakaliki–Enugu expressway, with an additional campus at Akaeze. Programmes span business administration, communication, social sciences, nursing science, medical laboratory science, microbiology, pharmacology, and other arts, science, and health-related disciplines. It is frequently described as one of the more affordable private universities in Nigeria.
Admission Requirements
Minimum of five credit passes in SSCE, GCE, NECO, or NABTEB (including English Language and Mathematics), obtained in not more than two sittings
A valid UTME result meeting the university’s cut-off mark
Evangel University chosen as first-choice institution, or a change of institution effected in its favour
Participation in the university’s Post-UTME screening exercise
For Direct Entry: Upper Credit minimum in a relevant ND, NCE, or HND, or two A-Level passes, plus five O’Level credits including English and Mathematics, along with internal screening
Fees for Non-Health Science Courses
Covers business administration, communication, and social science programmes.
AG students: approximately ₦322,000 per session
Non-AG students: approximately ₦350,000 per session
This includes tuition, ICT fee, development fee, library fee, medical fee, course fee, hostel fee, ID fee, sports fee, and examination fee.
Fees for Health Science Courses
Covers nursing science, medical laboratory science, microbiology, and pharmacology, which carry higher charges due to laboratory and practical components.
AG students: approximately ₦361,800 per session
Non-AG students: approximately ₦400,000 per session
Other Compulsory Payments
Admission form: ₦2,000 (fresh students only)
Acceptance fee: ₦50,000 (non-refundable, first-year students only)
Accreditation fee: ₦30,000
Professional accreditation fee: ₦30,000
Laboratory/practicals fee (health science courses only): ₦15,000
Late payment penalty: ₦15,000
Accommodation
Hostel accommodation is mandatory for all students, and the fee (around ₦40,000) is bundled into the overall school fee rather than charged as a separate item.
Payment Channels
Fees are paid into the university’s official bank accounts, including United Bank for Africa (UBA), Access Bank, and Zenith Bank. Students are cautioned against paying into personal accounts to avoid fraud.
Wider Ebonyi University Landscape
Beyond the private sector, Ebonyi State hosts Ebonyi State University (state-owned), Ebonyi State University of ICT, Science and Technology, Oferekpe (state-owned), Ebonyi State University of Aeronautics and Aerospace Engineering, Ezza (state-owned), and Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike, Ikwo (federal). As of the most recent NUC licensing rounds, no additional fully private university has emerged in the state, leaving Evangel University, Akaeze as the sole private option for prospective students.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Evangel University, Akaeze the only private university in Ebonyi State?
Yes. It is currently the only fully private, NUC-licensed university in Ebonyi State. All other institutions in the state are either federal or state-owned.
2. How much is the school fee at Evangel University, Akaeze?
Non-health science courses cost about ₦322,000 to ₦350,000 per session, while health science courses cost about ₦361,800 to ₦400,000 per session, depending on AG affiliation.
3. Does Evangel University offer fee discounts?
Yes. Assemblies of God (AG)-affiliated students pay lower fees than non-AG students, and some fee schedules show a tuition discount option available to AG students.
4. Is accommodation compulsory at Evangel University, Akaeze?
Yes. Hostel accommodation is compulsory for all students, and its cost is already built into the total school fees rather than billed separately.
5. Can Evangel University fees be paid in instalments?
The university has not publicly confirmed an instalment plan. Students are advised to contact the accounts department directly to confirm available arrangements, since late payment attracts a penalty.