Bells University of Technology (BELLSTECH) School Fees for All Courses Offered
Bells University of Technology, Ota (BELLSTECH), Nigeria’s first private university of technology, is known for two things that often surprise prospective students in the same breath: it charges among the more structured, transparent fee schedules of any private university in the country — and it also offers fully tuition-free admission into ten specific programmes. This article breaks down exactly what you’ll pay across every college and programme category, using the university’s officially approved 2025/2026 fee schedule, and answers the questions applicants ask most.
About Bells University of Technology
Established on July 1, 2005, Bells University of Technology is a private institution located in Ota, Ogun State, structured into several colleges: the College of Engineering (COLENG), College of Environmental Sciences (COLENVS), College of Management Sciences (COLMANS), College of Natural & Applied Sciences (COLNAS), College of Food, Agricultural Science and Technology (COLFAST), and the College of Computing. The university is fully accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC), and its Engineering programmes carry additional accreditation from COREN and the Nigerian Society of Engineers.
Bells University Fees: Tuition-Free vs. Standard-Tuition Programmes
The single most important thing to understand about Bells’ fee structure is that tuition is completely waived for ten specific programmes, while all other programmes pay a standard tuition rate. Every student — tuition-free or not — still pays the same recurring non-tuition charges (accommodation, library, ICT, exam fees, etc.).
Programmes with Tuition Fully Waived (0 Tuition)
# Programme
1 B.Eng. Agricultural and Bio-Resource Engineering
2 B.Sc. Applied Mathematics
3 B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
4 B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
5 B.Sc. Statistics
6 B.Tech. Agriculture & Agricultural Technology (Options: Agronomy, Agribusiness, Fisheries & Animal Science)
7. B.Tech. Biotechnology
8. B.Tech. Building Technology
9. B.Tech. Quantity Surveying
10. B.Tech. Urban and Regional Planning
Programmes on Standard Tuition (Tuition Charged)
These include courses under the College of Management Sciences, most Science programmes not listed above, Computer Science/Information Technology, Food Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Architecture, Estate Management, and Surveying & Geoinformatics — plus Engineering programmes other than Agric & Bio-Resources Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Civil, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Biomedical, and Computer Engineering).
Official 2025/2026 School Fees (Approved Schedule)
Below is the officially published fee breakdown for the 2025/2026 session. All figures are per session, in Naira.
Table 1: Common Charges Paid by ALL Students (Every Programme)
Fee Item Amount (₦)
Library Development 30,000
Examination Fee 50,000
ICT Fees 10,000 – 30,000 (varies by programme’s lab/computing needs)
Infrastructural Development Fee 50,000
Laboratory, Studio & Workshop Fee 50,000 – 150,000 (varies by programme)
Accommodation 180,000
E-Library + Kortext 103,000
BUSA Dues (Students’ Association) 5,000
New Horizon 40,000
Maintenance 50,000
Sport 10,000
BUPF (Bells University Parents Forum) 25,000
HMO (Health Insurance) 45,000
Table 2: Tuition and Total Fees by Programme Category
Programme Category
Tuition
(₦)Total Fees – 200 to 500 Level
(₦)Total Fees – 100 Level / Fresher (₦)
College of Management Sciences
453,750
1,101,750
1,378,750
Other Sciences (non-waived)
453,750
1,151,750
1,428,750
Computer Science / IT
453,750
1,221,750
1,498,750
Applied Maths, Physics w/ Electronics, Industrial Chemistry, Statistics, Biotechnology (tuition-free group)
FREE
748,000
1,025,000
Food Technology / Nutrition & Dietetics
453,750
1,151,750
1,428,750
Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, Urban & Regional Planning (tuition-free group)
FREE
748,000
1,025,000
Architecture
453,750
1,221,750
1,498,750
Estate Management / Surveying & Geoinformatics
453,750
1,151,750
1,428,750
Agriculture & Agric. Technology (tuition-free group)
FREE
748,000
1,025,000
Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering
FREE
768,000
1,045,000
Other Engineering programmes (Mechanical, Civil, Electrical/Electronics, Mechatronics, Biomedical, Computer Engineering)
453,750
~1,151,750 – 1,221,750
~1,428,750 – 1,498,750
Table 3: One-Off Charges for Fresh (100 Level / Direct Entry) Students Only
Fee Item Amount (₦)
Acceptance Fee (Non-refundable) 100,000
Tablet (compulsory device charge) 100,000
Medical Screening Fee 77,000
These three charges are added on top of the “Total Fees – 200 to 500 Level” figure to arrive at the “Total Fees – 100 Level / Fresher” figure shown in Table 2.
Payment Structure
Tuition and other fees can be paid in full, or staggered across four equal instalments (25% each):
25% upon resumption for first semester
25% before the commencement of first-semester examinations
25% upon resumption for second semester
25% before the commencement of second-semester examinations
Important: All payments must be made online via the university’s official payment portal using a Mastercard or Verve debit card. Bells University does not accept Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) or direct bank deposits.
Postgraduate, JUPEB, and Other Fee Schedules
Bells University also runs separate, officially published fee schedules for:
JUPEB (Foundation) Programme — a distinct fee structure for A-Level equivalent students.
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) Programmes
Master’s Programmes
Ph.D. Programmes
These are categorized by college and published separately from the undergraduate schedule, so prospective postgraduate students should check the specific document for their programme rather than assuming undergraduate figures apply.
How to Pay Your Bells University School Fees
Log in to the official student portal at portal.bellsuniversity.edu.ng (or the admissions portal at apply.bellsuniversityportal.com if you’re newly admitted).
Have your matriculation number and password ready.
Select the fee type you want to pay (tuition, acceptance fee, miscellaneous payments like transcripts or medical bills).
Pay securely using a Mastercard or Verve debit card provisioned for SafeToken by your bank.
Once payment is confirmed, your receipt will be available under “Payment History” on the portal.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Is Bells University really tuition-free for some courses?
Yes. Ten specific programmes — including Agriculture & Agricultural Technology, Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Industrial Chemistry, Physics with Electronics, Statistics, Biotechnology, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying, and Urban and Regional Planning — have their tuition fully waived. Students in these programmes still pay the standard non-tuition charges (accommodation, library, ICT, exams, etc.).
2. Does “tuition-free” mean I pay nothing at all?
No. Only the tuition component is waived. You’ll still pay accommodation, library development, examination fees, ICT fees, laboratory/workshop charges, and other standard levies — bringing your total to roughly ₦748,000–₦768,000 per session (returning students) or ₦1,025,000–₦1,045,000 (fresh students), compared to ₦1,101,750–₦1,221,750 and ₦1,378,750–₦1,498,750 respectively for standard-tuition programmes.
3. How much is the acceptance fee at Bells University?
₦100,000, non-refundable, payable once by newly admitted students after accepting their offer of admission.
4. Can I pay my school fees in instalments?
Yes. Fees can be split into four equal instalments of 25% each — two per semester — timed around resumption and examination periods, rather than paying the full amount upfront.
5. What payment methods does Bells University accept?
Only Mastercard and Verve debit cards through the official university payment portal. Bank transfers and direct deposits are not accepted, so students must have a functional debit card provisioned for online (SafeToken) payments.
6. Do returning students pay the same fees as freshers?
No. Freshers pay significantly more in their first year because of the one-off Acceptance Fee (₦100,000), Tablet charge (₦100,000), and Medical Screening Fee (₦77,000), none of which apply again once you move beyond 100 Level.