When considering a private university in Nigeria, most people first ask, “How much will it cost?”
If you’re considering Godfrey Okoye University (GOUNI) in Enugu for the 2026/2027 academic year, this guide will help you understand all the expenses involved.
It covers everything from tuition and accommodation to the smaller fees that new students often overlook.
GOUNI is a Catholic private university located in Ugwuomu-Nike, Enugu State.
It is well known for its Faculty of Law, College of Medicine and Nursing Sciences, and its expanding Computing and Information Technology department.
Because it is privately funded, fees are higher than at federal or state universities.
However, the cost includes hostel accommodation, which helps make the total expense more manageable for many families.
Before we get into the details, keep in mind that Godfrey Okoye University usually posts its official fee schedule on its website (gouni.edu.ng) just before the new academic year begins.
Admissions for 2026/2027 are still open.
The amounts listed here are based on the university’s latest official fee structure, which is used as a guide each year.
Since private university fees in Nigeria can change a bit from year to year, always check your ERP invoice or the official GOUNI portal for the exact amount before making any payment.
Never send money to a personal account.
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How GOUNI Tuition Is Structured
Before looking at the numbers, here are some key points about how GOUNI charges its students:
- Tuition covers accommodation: Unlike most Nigerian universities where hostel fees are separate, GOUNI folds accommodation into the tuition figure quoted per level.
- Fees are paid for each academic session and can be split into two payments: You can pay about 50 to 60 per cent at the start of the first semester, then pay the rest during the first few months of the second semester. This means you do not have to pay the full amount all at once.
- “Other fees” are billed separately from tuition and must be paid in full before you can register your courses each session.
- Professional and lab fees apply only to specific departments; for example, laboratory charges for science students, or the Gotechpreneurship fee for Computer Science students.
Tuition Fees by Faculty (Approximate, Per Session)
Faculty of Management and Social Sciences
Accounting, Banking & Finance, Management, Marketing, Public Administration, Economics, Political Science, International Relations, Philosophy, Psychology, Religious Studies, and Sociology all cost about ₦700,000 to ₦750,000per session, depending on your level.
Mass Communication costs a bit more, at around ₦720,000 to ₦770,000.
Faculty of Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Applied Biology, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, and Statistics & Demography have fees between ₦740,000 and ₦820,000.
Architecture and Industrial Design cost more, at about ₦820,000 to ₦870,000, because they require more design work.
Faculty of Computing and Information Technology
Computer Science is one of the most expensive non-professional courses at GOUNI, with fees ranging from about ₦1,120,000 to ₦1,220,000 per session.
This is due to the costs of labs, software, and equipment.
Faculty of Education
Education combination degrees, such as Biology Education, Mathematics Education, Business Education, Computer Science Education, and similar courses, are some of the most affordable at GOUNI.
Their fees range from about ₦588,000 to ₦651,000.
Faculty of Arts
History & International Relations, Music, English and Literary Studies, and Philosophy have fees similar to Education courses, at about ₦588,000 to ₦651,000 per session.
Faculty of Law
Law is one of the more expensive programmes.
The fee is about ₦1,700,000 for 100 Level, drops to around ₦1,300,000for 200 Level, and is about ₦1,165,000 for 300 to 500 Level.
College of Medicine and Nursing Sciences
- Medicine and Surgery: about ₦4,050,000 to ₦4,600,000 per session.
- Nursing Sciences: about ₦1,850,000 to ₦1,900,000 per session.
Other Compulsory Charges (All Students)
In addition to tuition, several smaller fees usually total between ₦137,000 and ₦225,000, depending on your level and faculty.
These fees often include:
- Acceptance fee (fresh students only)
- Matriculation fee (100 Level only)
- ICT / online course registration fee
- Faculty and departmental fees
- Library, sports, medical/drug test, and health insurance fees
- Entrepreneurship, sanitation, and community service levies
- Parents’ Forum fee
- ID card fee (fresh students)
Programme-Specific Professional Fees
Some courses have extra charges that students in other departments do not pay:
- Laboratory fee: biological and chemical science students
- Gotechpreneurship fee: Computer Science students
- DNALC fee: final-year Biological and Chemical Science students (charged in dollars or naira equivalent)
- ICAN ATS fee: Accounting, Banking & Finance, Economics, and Management students
- GCCP fee: final-year students in select programmes
How to Pay Your GOUNI School Fees
- Go to gouni.edu.ng and log in to your ERP portal with your registration number and password. If you are a new student, use your email and application number.
- Click on “Payments” and create an invoice for the fee you want to pay, such as tuition, ICT, matriculation, or other charges.
- You can pay online by card or transfer (Etranzact or CREDO), or generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR)to pay at any bank branch.
- Alternatively, you can pay directly at the microfinance bank on the university campus.
- Keep your payment receipt and make sure the payment shows up on your ERP profile before you resume classes.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does GOUNI tuition include accommodation?
Yes. Unlike most universities, GOUNI bundles hostel accommodation into the tuition fee quoted for each level, so you don’t pay a separate hostel bill.
2. Can I pay GOUNI school fees in instalments?
Yes. Tuition is billed as a sessional (yearly) fee, but you can pay roughly half at the start of the first semester and clear the remaining balance during the second semester.
3. Is the Computer Science tuition really higher than other courses?
Yes. Computer Science at GOUNI is priced well above most Arts and Social Science courses because of lab access, software licensing, and equipment maintenance costs, and it also attracts an extra Gotechpreneurship fee.
4. Why is Medicine so much more expensive than other programmes?
Medical training worldwide involves clinical placements, specialised equipment, cadaver and lab work, and small class sizes for hands-on supervision, all of which push tuition for Medicine and Surgery far above other faculties.
5. Do returning students pay the same fees as fresh students?
Not exactly. Fresh (100 Level) students pay extra one-off charges like acceptance fees, matriculation fees, and ID card fees that returning students in 200 Level and above don’t pay again.
6. What happens if I pay into a personal account instead of the official portal?
GOUNI has repeatedly warned that any payment made outside its official ERP/Remita channels is entirely at the student’s own risk, and the university takes no responsibility if the funds go missing.
7. Are law and nursing fees the same as other undergraduate courses?
No. Law and Nursing are treated as specialised, professional programmes with their own fee brackets, additional faculty-specific levies (like LAWSA dues for Law or procedure booklet fees for Nursing), and separate exam charges.
8. Where can I get the exact, most current figure for my department?
Always confirm on the official GOUNI portal (gouni.edu.ng) or by generating your specific invoice through the ERP system; fee schedules can change slightly from one session to the next, and your invoice reflects the exact confirmed amount for your level and course.
Final Thoughts
GOUNI’s fees are similar to those at a mid-level private Catholic university in Nigeria.
Professional courses like Medicine and Law have the highest fees, followed by technical courses such as Computer Science and Architecture.
Arts, Education, and Social Science programmes are the most affordable.
Since accommodation is included in the tuition, many families find it easier to plan for the total cost.
Before you resume, generate your official invoice on the GOUNI ERP portal to check the exact amount for your course and level, and always keep your payment receipt safe.
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