NUC Increases Application Fee for Private Universities by Over 400%
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has increased the application fee for establishing private universities in Nigeria by over 400%. The application form fee for establishing a private university was raised from ₦1 million to ₦5 million, while the processing fee went up from ₦5 million to ₦25 million.
The NUC’s Executive Secretary, Abdullahi Ribadu, explained that the hike was necessary for better coordination and to ensure that newly established private universities are adequately positioned to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Applicants who purchased the application form at the old rate must now pay the increased processing fee within 30 working days or risk forfeiting their applications.
Furthermore, the NUC has suspended processing of inactive applications, including those from private open universities. A one-year moratorium has been imposed on such applications, starting from February 10, 2025. However, the NUC will continue to process active applications and make appropriate recommendations to the Federal Executive Council for approval.
Since 1999, the Nigerian government has approved the establishment of 149 private universities based on the NUC’s recommendations.
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