Bowen University, a private Christian institution in Iwo, Osun State, has confirmed that its Medicine and Surgery programme carries an academic fee exceeding N4 million for the 2026/2027 session. The pre-clinical stage of the degree costs N4,423,520, making it the most expensive course among the university's over 40 academic programmes.
Bowen University's Most Expensive Course
The N4,423,520 fee applies specifically to the pre-clinical phase of the Medicine and Surgery degree. This figure represents tuition only and does not include accommodation or bench fees, according to the university's approved fee schedule.
For many Nigerian families facing economic challenges, raising over four million naira for tuition alone is a substantial financial undertaking. The university, owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention, is known for its strict academic and moral standards, which continue to attract students from across the country despite the high costs.
What Prospective Students Should Know
Bowen University's Medicine and Surgery programme is among the most sought-after courses in Nigerian private universities. Prospective students and their guardians are advised to factor this fee into their financial planning ahead of any application or admission process, as the amount listed covers academic fees for the pre-clinical stage only.
The university recently announced its approved 2026/2027 school fees for several undergraduate programmes, including Law, Medicine and Surgery, and Theatre Arts. Among these three programmes, Medicine and Surgery had the highest approved fee, while Theatre Arts recorded the lowest.
Fee Breakdown and Context
The fees were set for 100-level students and did not include accommodation or bench fees, according to Legit.ng's earlier report. Bowen University offers over 40 academic programmes across a wide range of disciplines, but the Medicine and Surgery pre-clinical fee stands out as the single most expensive course available at the institution.
Students considering the programme should prepare for the significant financial commitment required, as the pre-clinical stage fee alone exceeds N4 million, with additional costs for accommodation and bench fees to be expected in subsequent stages of the programme.
