Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE) School Fees for All Courses

Ignatius Ajuru University of Education (IAUE), located in Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, is one of Nigeria’s foremost state-owned institutions dedicated to teacher education. Established in 2009 after evolving from the former Rivers State College of Education (founded in 1971), IAUE today runs a dual-mandate academic structure — offering both pure Bachelor of Arts/Science (B.A./B.Sc.) degrees and specialized Education degrees (B.A.Ed./B.Sc.Ed.) across seven faculties. If you’re planning to study at IAUE, here is a detailed, all-in-one guide to what you should expect to pay, broken down by course category, student type, and level.

Overview of IAUE’s Fee Structure

Like most Nigerian state universities, IAUE operates a differentiated fee structure based on two main factors:

Indigene status — whether you are a Rivers State indigene or a non-indigene

Course type — whether you are offering a Science-based course or a Non-Science (Arts/Social Science/Management/Education) course

Science-based courses attract a slightly higher fee than non-science courses because of additional laboratory (Lab B) charges. On top of tuition, all students pay a standard set of institutional charges covering development, health, library, ICT, and other services.

General Undergraduate School Fees (Regular Programmes)

Non-Science Courses

Rivers State Indigenes: approximately ₦74,600 per session

Non-Indigenes: approximately ₦101,600 per session

Science-Based Courses

Rivers State Indigenes: approximately ₦76,600 per session

Non-Indigenes: approximately ₦103,600 per session

Note: Science students pay all the standard non-science charges plus an additional Lab B fee of about ₦5,000, which accounts for the difference between science and non-science totals.

Returning students typically pay a slightly reduced amount compared to fresh/new students, since new students bear extra one-off charges such as portal access, professional development, and matriculation-related fees in their first year.

Other Compulsory Charges (All Students)

Acceptance Fee (new students only): ₦50,000

Post-UTME/Screening Form: about ₦2,000

Hostel/Accommodation Fee: ranges from about ₦35,000 to ₦45,000, depending on hostel type and gender (subject to availability, as accommodation is not guaranteed for all students)

Realistic Total Budget Per Session

Beyond tuition and official charges, students should budget for accommodation (especially if living off-campus), feeding, textbooks, and other personal costs. When all of these are combined, total realistic annual costs for a student at IAUE — including school fees, accommodation, feeding, and incidentals — can range from roughly ₦360,000 to over ₦1,000,000 per session, depending heavily on lifestyle and whether the student lives on or off campus.

School Fees by Faculty and Course

IAUE offers 71 courses across seven faculties. While the fee bands above (Science vs. Non-Science, indigene vs. non-indigene) apply broadly across all departments, here is the full list of courses grouped by faculty, along with which fee band each typically falls under.

1. Faculty of Agriculture (Science-based fee band)

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Agricultural Economics & Extension

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Animal Science and Fisheries

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Crop Science and Soil Science

2. Faculty of Administration and Management Sciences (Non-Science fee band)

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Accounting

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Employment & Human Resources Management

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Management

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Marketing

B.Sc. Office and Information Management

B.Sc.Ed. Secretarial Education

3. Faculty of Education (Non-Science fee band)

B.Ed. Adult Education and Community Development

B.Ed. Early Childhood Education

B.Ed. Educational Management

B.Ed. Guidance and Counselling

B.Ed. Primary Education Studies

B.Ed. Special Education

4. Faculty of Humanities (Non-Science fee band)

B.A. English and Communication Art

B.A. / B.A.Ed. Fine and Applied Arts

B.A. / B.A.Ed. French and International Studies

B.A. / B.A.Ed. History and Diplomatic Studies

B.A. / B.A.Ed. Music

B.A. Theatre and Film Studies

5. Faculty of Natural & Applied Sciences (Science-based fee band)

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Biology

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Chemistry

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Computer Science

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Human Kinetics Health Safety

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Mathematics

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Physics

B.Sc.Ed. Integrated Sciences

6. Faculty of Social Sciences (Non-Science fee band, though some treat Geography as science-adjacent)

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Economics

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Geography and Environmental Studies

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Petroleum Economics & Policy Studies

B.Sc. / B.Sc.Ed. Political Science

B.Sc. Sociology

B.Sc. Social Work

B.Sc.Ed. Social Studies

7. Faculty of Vocational and Technical Education (Non-Science/Technical fee band)

B.Sc.Ed. Agricultural Education

B.Sc.Ed. Home Economics and Hospitality Management Education

B.Sc.Ed. Industrial Technical Education

Because IAUE does not publish a separate fee schedule for every single one of its 71 courses, the safest approach is to identify whether your course is Science-based or Non-Science-based using the categories above, then apply the relevant fee band for your indigene status.

Postgraduate School Fees

IAUE also runs postgraduate programmes — Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s, and Ph.D. — through its School of Postgraduate Studies. Postgraduate fees are separate from and higher than undergraduate fees, and typically do not include accommodation, ICT fee, library fee, or acceptance fee, which are charged as additional items. Prospective postgraduate students are advised to check the official school fees schedule on the IAUE portal for exact, current figures for their specific programme, as PGD, Master’s, and Ph.D. fees vary by programme and department.

Part-Time and HND Conversion Programmes

Through its Centre for Continuing Education, IAUE offers:

Weekend/Part-time degree programmes, which allow working students to study alongside regular students, often completing their degree in 4 years and remaining eligible for NYSC

A 1-year (2-semester) HND Conversion to Degree programme for candidates who already hold an HND from a recognised polytechnic

These programmes typically attract different (often higher) fees than the regular full-time undergraduate programme, since they are self-funding, cost-recovery tracks. Interested candidates should confirm current fees directly from the Centre for Continuing Education.

How to Pay IAUE School Fees

Log in to the IAUE Enterprise Schools Portal.

Note that Portal Access and Professional Development fees must be paid first, before proceeding to pay the main school fees.

Generate your payment invoice/RRR and pay through an approved bank channel or online payment option.

Confirm your payment on the school portal.

Proceed to print your fee receipt/schedule for registration purposes.

Students are strongly advised to pay before the university’s published deadline (typically announced at the start of each session) to avoid late-payment penalties or, in severe cases, loss of studentship for that session.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How much are IAUE school fees for new students?

Fees depend on indigene status and course type. Rivers State indigenes pay roughly ₦74,600 (non-science) to ₦76,600 (science) per session, while non-indigenes pay roughly ₦101,600 (non-science) to ₦103,600 (science) per session. New students also pay a one-time ₦50,000 acceptance fee.

2. Do science courses cost more than arts/social science courses at IAUE?

Yes. Science students pay all the standard charges that non-science students pay, plus an additional Lab B fee of about ₦5,000, which covers laboratory usage and materials.

3. Is there a difference in fees between new and returning students?

Yes. Returning students generally pay a slightly lower amount than new students, since new students are billed extra one-off charges like acceptance fees and portal/professional development fees in their first year.

4. Does IAUE offer accommodation, and how much is the hostel fee?

Yes, though accommodation is limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served or application basis. Hostel fees range from about ₦35,000 to ₦45,000, depending on hostel type and gender, and students who don’t secure a spot should budget for off-campus housing instead.

5. Are postgraduate fees the same as undergraduate fees at IAUE?

No. Postgraduate (PGD, Master’s, Ph.D.) fees are separate from and generally higher than undergraduate fees, and they typically exclude accommodation, ICT, library, and acceptance fees, which are billed separately. Exact figures vary by programme, so prospective PG students should check the current postgraduate fee schedule directly.