The Federal University Otuoke (FUOTUOKE) is a federal government-owned university in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, established in 2011. As a federal institution, tuition is free; students only pay mandatory charges for services and administration. For the 2026 academic session, freshers pay between N73,000 and N98,000 in charges, plus a one-off acceptance and clearance block of about N55,000, bringing total first-year costs to N128,000–N153,000. Returning students pay N59,500–N84,500 depending on faculty. The university offers over 50 NUC-accredited programmes across six faculties.
FUOTUOKE Courses and Fee Breakdown by Faculty
FUOTUOKE runs programmes in the Faculties of Science, Engineering and Technology, Management Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities, Education, and Health. Health programmes (Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, Basic Medical Sciences) carry the highest fee band due to a N15,000 peculiar laboratory charge. Engineering and pure science students also pay N10,000 for lab practicals. Humanities and Education (Art & Business) students are exempt from the lab fee.
Fee Structure for Fresh Students (Level 100)
New students pay the following charges: Registration fee N5,000, Examination fee N10,000, Development fee N10,000, ID cards N1,000, Sports N2,000, Medical registration N3,000, TiShip N2,000, Utility N10,000, Caution deposit N5,000, Science/Eng. lab practical N10,000, Peculiar laboratory charges N15,000, ICT charges N4,000, Library development N10,000, Student Handbook N2,000, Portal charges N3,500, Students passbook N500, Matriculation fee N5,000. Total: N98,000. With acceptance fee (N32,000), verification (N7,000), and medical exam (N16,000), the total first-year outlay is approximately N153,000.
Fee Structure for Returning Students
Returning students pay: Registration N5,000, Examination N10,000, Development N10,000, Sports N2,000, Medical N3,000, TiShip N2,000, Utility N10,000, Science/Eng. lab practicals N10,000 (if applicable), ICT N4,000, Library development N10,000, Portal charges N3,500. Total: N69,500. Education (Art & Business), Humanities, Management, and Social Sciences students are exempt from the N10,000 lab fee, reducing their total to N59,500. Nursing and Medical Lab students add N15,000 peculiar lab charge, bringing their total to N84,500.
How to Make FUOTUOKE School Fees Payment
Payments are made via the FUOTUOKE eCampus student portal. Steps: 1) Go to the official website and log into the student portal. 2) Click "Pay School Fee" and verify your details. 3) Choose payment method to generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR). 4) Pay the exact amount online via debit card or at a designated bank. 5) Upload the receipt on the portal and download your clearance slip. The school fees deadline is typically around February each academic session. Late payment may block course registration and examination clearance.
Acceptance Fee Payment
Newly admitted students must pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of N32,000, plus verification of certificate fee (N7,000) and pre-admission medical examination fee (N16,000). To pay: 1) Visit FUOTUOKE's official website and click "E-Campus Portal." 2) Select "Online Application Forms" then "Undergraduate" and your program. 3) Log in or create an account. 4) Select "Acceptance Fee" to view admission details. 5) Click "Generate Now" to obtain an RRR for N32,000. 6) Pay via bank or debit card. 7) Return to the portal to verify payment and print receipt.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are Otuoke school fees for freshers? Freshers pay N73,000–N98,000 in charges, or N128,000–N153,000 including acceptance and clearance fees. What is the cut-off mark for Otuoke? The general UTME cut-off for 2026 is 150; competitive courses like Law (273), Nursing (260), Medical Lab Science (230), and Accounting (219) have higher cut-offs. What are the hostel fees? Hostel accommodation is N40,000 per session, payable only after student charges are settled. How much is the nursing fee? Nursing freshers pay about N153,000 total; returning nursing students pay N84,500. When is the fees deadline? The deadline is around February each year. Is FUOTUOKE tuition free? Yes, as a federal university, no tuition is charged; only statutory charges apply. Does FUOTUOKE offer Nursing and Medicine? Yes, it offers Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, and Basic Medical Sciences with full NUC accreditation.
