It is the believe of everyone in Nigeria that Education has become a very pricey task to achieve, no thanks to enormous school fees.
Most Universities in Nigeria now demand high tuition fees from students despite the current economic challenges in the country.
Nonetheless, there are still some federal universities whose overall or total school fees is not too expensive for an average citizen to afford. These universities are known for their affordable school fees and quality education. One of them is the Federal University, Oye Ekiti.
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History
Popularly known as FUOYE, this federal university is located in Oye, Ekiti state. It was launched in 2011 during Goodluck Jonathan’s reign as the president of Nigeria, and it has developed into a well-known university in the Southwest region of the country.
Thousands of secondary school graduates are seeking admission into the institution due to the quality education it delivers to students.
Its smooth academic calendar, conducive learning environment, state-of-the-art learning facilities and quality professors are equally reasons why parents and guardians rate the institution very high.
Faculties
The institution has seven falculties and they are on the verge of adding three other falculties — such as Basic Medical Science, Pharmacy and Law — to the available facilities before the end of the year. The available falculties include the following:
- The Faculty of Management
- The Faculty of Education
- The Faculty of Science
- The Faculty of Arts/Humanities
- The Faculty of Social Sciences
- The Faculty of Engineering
- The Faculty of Agriculture
School Of Postgraduate Studies
Apart from offering postgraduate programmes, FUOYE is engaged in post-graduate programmes. It established its school of postgraduate studies in 2018 and it is one of the fast-growing venues for post-graduate individuals in Nigeria and beyond.
First Graduation And Convocation Ceremony
Just as you would expect, FUOYE had its first set of graduates in 2015, four years after its launching ceremony. In 2017, the university recorded another milestone as it held its first convocation ceremony which took place in the school premises.
School Campus
The school has two campuses. The first one is located in Ikole-Ekiti, while the second one is in Oye. Therefore, students have the chance to choose the campus that is more convenient and conducive.
FUOYE Jamb And Departmental Cut-off Mark For Admission Seekers
This part of the article is dedicated to students who are dreaming of becoming a student of this awesome university.
Just like all other universities in Nigeria, you must score nothing less than 160 in your UTME exam (Jamb).
We gathered that FUOYE cut-off mark for this year’s (2020/21) academic session hasn’t been confirmed by the concerned authorities. However, it is believed that every department has its own cut-off mark and none of them is below 160.
FUOYE School Fees 2021/2022
We believe it is very crucial you know the institution’s current school fees for both fresh and returning students. So, we’ve come up with a confirmed list of programs offered in the school and how much you’re expected to pay for each program. Here the list below:
FUOYE School Fees – Fresh Students.
| Item | Faculties of Humanities | Faculties of Science, |
| Administrative | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| Development Levy | 30,000.00 | 30,000.00 |
| Examination Fee | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| Identity Card | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Library | 7,500.00 | 7,500.00 |
| Matriculation | 8,000.00 | 8,000.00 |
| Medical Fee | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| TISHIP | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| Student Handbook | 2,500.00 | 2,500.00 |
| Sports | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| ICT Registration | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| University Calendar | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| Lab./Workshop Fee | 2,000.00 | 10,000.00 |
| Field Trip | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| Caution fee (Refundable) | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| Results Verification | 3,500.00 | 3,500.00 |
| Departmental Charges | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Faculty Charges | 500.00 | 500.00 |
| Insurance Scheme | 1,000,00 | 1,000,00 |
| Enterpreneurship | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| Student Union Dues | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Total | 99,000.00 | 107,000.00 |
FUOYE School Fees – Returning Students.
| Item | Faculties of Humanities Social Sciences, Education & of MGT Science | Faculties of Science, Agriculture and of Engineering |
| Administrative | 4,000.00 | 4,000.00 |
| Examination Fee | 4,000.00 | 4,000.00 |
| Identity Card | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Library | 6,500.00 | 6,500.00 |
| Medical Fee | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| TISHIP | 3,000.00 | 3,000,00 |
| Sports | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| ICT Registration | 4,000.00 | 4,000.00 |
| Insurance Scheme | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Lab./Workshop Fee | 2,000.00 | 10,000.00 |
| Field Trip | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| Department Charges | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Faculty Charges | 500.00 | 500.00 |
| Enterpreneurship | 3,000.00 | 3,000.00 |
| Student Union Dues | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Total | 40,000.00 | 48,000.00 |
FUOYE School Fees – Returning Students.
| ITEM | CHARGES (₦) | |
| ACCEPTANCE FEE | 50,000.00 | |
| CHANGE OF COURSE FORM | 7,500.00 | |
| WITHDRAWN BUT TRANSFERRED STUDENTS | 5,000.00 | |
| ADD AND DROP FORM | 1,000.00 | |
| LOG BOOK | 700.00 | |
| LATE REGISTRATION | 5,000.00 | |
| (a) Theatre Arts Production ( To be paid by students of Theatre and Media Arts Department in Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences per session) | 3,000.00 | |
| (b) Students Work Experience Programme SWEP (To be paid by all 200 & 300 Level Students of Faculty of Engineering) | 3,000.00 | |
| (c) Industrial Training IT (Faculty of Engineering & Agriculture 400 Level Students and Faculty of Science 300 Level Students) | 3,000.00 | |
| Academics Transcript (Foreign) | 50,000.00 | |
| Academics Transcript (Local) | 10,000.00 | |
| Mass Communication Students | 10,000.00 | |
| Inter-University Transfer Fee | 150,000.00 | |
| Final Year Clearance Fee | 5,000.00 | |
Other Info About The Institution
- The Attah of Igala, His Royal Majesty, Dr. Michael Idakwo Ameh Oboni (The Attah Igala) is the institution’s current Chancellor, while Professor Kayode
Soremekun remains the present vice-chancellor.
- It is revealed that the Federal University Oye Ekiti, currently has more than 11,800 students.
