Caleb University School Fees for Fresh and Returning Students 2026/2027

If you've been admitted into Caleb University, Imota, or you're waiting on a decision and trying to work out whether your family can afford it, the honest answer is: it depends heavily on your course, and the specific figure isn't something you should take from a random blog post — including, frankly, this one, if it's presented as the final number. What I can do here is walk you through exactly how the fees are structured, what tends to drive the cost up or down, and precisely where to get the number that's actually yours.

Quick answer

Caleb University is a private, faith-based institution in Imota, Ikorodu, Lagos State, so its fees sit well above what you'd pay at a federal or state university — private universities in Nigeria generally charge anywhere from the low hundreds of thousands to well over a million naira per session, and Caleb falls somewhere in that band depending on the programme. Science-based and professional courses (Nursing, Engineering, Law) typically cost more than Arts, Education, or Social Science courses, and freshers pay more than returning students in their first semester because of one-off charges like the acceptance fee, ID card, and orientation costs. For the exact figure for your course and level, log in to the Caleb University student portal at calebuniversity.edu.ng with your JAMB or matriculation details — your personalised invoice will show precisely what you owe, broken down by tuition, development levy, and other charges.

Caleb University school fees for 2026/2027

Caleb University was founded in 2007 by Dr Oladega Adebogun and received approval from the Federal Government the same year, with academic work starting in 2008. It now runs undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across several colleges, including Law, Engineering, Basic and Applied Sciences, Social and Management Sciences, and Nursing and Basic Medical Sciences, at its main Imota campus along the Ikorodu-Itoikin Road, with a second City Campus in the Magodo/Ketu axis of Lagos.

Because it's privately owned, Caleb sets its own fee schedule each session rather than following a government-subsidised structure, and it typically reviews fees annually in line with inflation and operating costs. This is exactly why last year's figure — or a figure from a blog post written for last year's session — isn't something to plan a whole admission around. Treat any number you find online (again, including estimates in this article) as a starting point for budgeting, not the amount to have ready on registration day.

School fees for freshers

If this is your first session at Caleb, expect your total bill to be noticeably higher than what a returning student in the same course pays. Freshers cover a run of one-time charges on top of tuition — the acceptance fee, an ID card fee, a student handbook, orientation costs, and in some colleges a development or infrastructure levy that's charged specifically to 100 level and Direct Entry students in their first year. None of these repeat in your second year, so don't panic if your returning-student friends quote you a lower number — they're not lying, they're just past that stage.

School fees for returning students

Once the first-year, one-off charges fall away, returning students generally pay a somewhat lower total than freshers in the same programme, made up mainly of tuition plus recurring charges like library, ICT, and sports fees. Your exact figure will still depend on your course and college, so the portal remains the only place to get a number you can actually rely on for your specific level.

School fees for 100 level

100 level (and Direct Entry students entering at that stage) typically carries the infrastructural development levy mentioned above, on top of standard first-year charges. If you're resuming as a fresher, budget for this as part of your first-semester total rather than being caught off guard by it after you've already paid tuition.

School fees for all courses

This is the part where I want to be straightforward with you: Caleb runs close to 43 undergraduate programmes across multiple colleges, and fees are set per college and course rather than as one flat university-wide number. Professional and lab-heavy programmes — Nursing, Engineering, Law — sit at the higher end. Arts, Education, and several Social Science courses tend to sit lower. If you've searched for "Caleb University school fees for all courses PDF," it's worth knowing that the university does not currently publish a single downloadable fee schedule PDF on its public website — the figures live behind the student portal, tied to your specific admission record. If you need it in writing before you commit, request it directly from the admissions or bursary office rather than downloading a PDF from a third-party site claiming to have "the official schedule," since several of those currently in circulation contradict each other.

Nursing and health sciences school fees

Nursing sits under Caleb's College of Nursing and Basic Medical Sciences, alongside Basic Medical Sciences (Human Anatomy and Physiology), Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health Science, and Nutrition and Dietetics. Because Nursing involves clinical placements, lab work, and practical equipment, it's consistently one of the more expensive programmes at the university — Caleb's nursing students began clinical postings in 2025, which gives you a sense of how hands-on (and resource-intensive) the programme is. If Nursing is your target course, budget above the university's general average and confirm the exact figure through the portal before you commit financially.

A note on "Medicine" school fees

If you came here specifically looking for MBBS or Medicine and Surgery fees at Caleb University: Caleb does not currently offer a Bachelor's degree in Medicine and Surgery. If a full medical degree is your goal, you'll want to look at universities that are NUC- and MDCN-accredited specifically for MBBS — Caleb's strength in this space is its Nursing and allied health sciences programmes (Medical Laboratory Science, Public Health Science, Nutrition and Dietetics) rather than a standalone medical school. Worth knowing before you spend time on an application built around the wrong assumption.

Other courses and their fees

Outside Nursing, Caleb offers a genuinely wide spread — Law, Accounting, Biochemistry, Christian Religious Studies, Estate Management, History and Diplomatic Studies, Physics, Zoology and Aquaculture, and Engineering through its Faculty of Engineering, Technology and Environmental Studies, among others. Law tends to sit near the top of the fee range across most private Nigerian universities, Caleb included, while Arts and Education-leaning courses tend to be more affordable. As with Nursing, the only reliable way to get your course's exact figure is your admission portal invoice.

Acceptance fee

The acceptance fee is what you pay after receiving provisional admission to formally secure your spot — it's separate from tuition and is generally non-refundable. Reported figures for Caleb's acceptance fee vary noticeably between third-party education sites (some cite figures in the ₦120,000–₦200,000 region), which is exactly the kind of number you don't want to guess wrong on, since paying too little (or paying based on an outdated figure) can delay your registration. Confirm the current acceptance fee directly on your admission letter or the student portal before making any payment, and always pay through the university's official designated channels — never to an individual's personal account, regardless of who's asking.

Hostel and accommodation fees

Caleb offers on-campus hostel accommodation, though it's optional — plenty of students, especially those from Lagos and nearby states, commute or live off-campus instead. If you do want a hostel space, be aware that spots can be limited and some hostels reportedly require a minimum CGPA for continuing students to retain their placement, so this is more relevant from your second year onward than your first. Late hostel payments have also been reported to attract a penalty, so if you're paying in installments, keep the accommodation deadline separate from your tuition deadline in your own tracking.

Payment procedure

Caleb, like most private Nigerian universities, generally allows fees to be paid in installments rather than one lump sum — commonly reported as an initial payment at registration followed by one or two further instalments across the semester, rather than a single upfront payment. Cash payments are not accepted; all payments go through the bank channels or online payment options listed on your invoice. Before paying anything, generate your invoice from the student portal so the amount, reference number, and account details match exactly what the university expects — this is the single biggest thing that prevents payment disputes later.

School fees payment deadline

Payment deadlines are set per session and are usually tied to registration and exam eligibility — miss it, and you risk being blocked from registering courses or sitting exams for the semester. Because deadlines shift from year to year and aren't reliably documented on third-party sites, check your specific deadline directly on the student portal or through an official notice from the university once you're admitted, and don't rely on a date quoted in a blog post written for a previous session.

How to pay school fees online

The standard route is to log in to the student portal at calebuniversity.edu.ng using your matriculation number (or JAMB details if you're a fresher awaiting full registration), navigate to the fees or payment section, generate your invoice, and pay through the listed online payment option or designated bank. Keep your payment receipt and teller number safe — you'll likely need to upload or present proof of payment during registration.

School fees PDF

As mentioned above, Caleb University does not currently make a single official fee schedule PDF publicly downloadable from its website. If you need something in writing for financial planning — for a scholarship application, a loan, or simply your own records — request an official fee breakdown directly from the admissions or bursary office (via the contact details listed on the university's official site) rather than downloading a "Caleb University fees PDF" from a third-party site, several of which currently list conflicting figures.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caleb University expensive compared to other private universities in Nigeria?
It sits in the mid-range for Nigerian private universities — pricier than the cheapest private options, but not among the most expensive either. Your exact comparison point depends heavily on the specific course.

Do freshers and returning students pay the same amount?
No. Freshers pay more in their first semester because of one-off charges like the acceptance fee and ID card that don't repeat in later years.

Can I pay Caleb University school fees in installments?
Generally yes — most reports describe a staged payment structure across the semester rather than a single lump sum, though you should confirm the exact split for your session on your invoice.

Does Caleb University offer scholarships or fee waivers?
Many Nigerian private universities offer merit-based or need-based support in some form — ask the admissions office directly what's currently available, since this changes by session and isn't always advertised prominently.

Where do I get the exact, correct fee for my course?
Your student portal invoice, generated after admission, is the only source that reflects your specific course, level, and category (fresher vs. returning) accurately.

Conclusion

Caleb University's fees are set per course and college, reviewed each session, and — unlike some universities — not published as a single public PDF, which is exactly why so many "Caleb University school fees" articles online contradict each other. Use this guide to understand how the fee structure actually works and what to expect, but get your real number from the source: your admission letter and the official student portal. That's the only figure worth building your budget around.