Veritas University School Fees 2025/2026: Full Breakdown for All Courses

Veritas University School Fees 2025/2026: Full Breakdown for All Courses

If you are considering Veritas University, Abuja for the 2026 academic session, knowing exactly what you will pay before you apply makes budgeting far easier for you and your family.

This guide breaks down Veritas University school fees by faculty, covers accommodation and acceptance fees, explains the fee structure for international students, and walks through how to make payment on the official portal.

Brief History of Veritas University

Veritas University is a private, faith-based institution founded in 2007 by the Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria. It’s located in Bwari, within the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and is known for combining academic training with strong Christian ethical values. The university currently runs four faculties and eleven departments, along with a College of Education, an Ecclesiastical Faculty of Theology, and a School of Postgraduate Studies.

Quick Overview: How Much Does Veritas University Cost?

For the 2026 session, Veritas University undergraduate tuition fees range from around ₦330,000 for Theology to ₦1,786,000 for Pharmacy and Health Sciences, with most faculties falling between ₦670,000 and ₦800,000. On top of tuition, all students pay accommodation fees separately, since the university requires students to live on campus.

As with any Nigerian private university, fees can be revised between sessions and vary by exact department, so always verify the current figure for your specific course on the official Veritas admissions portal before making payment. But then I will continue with the available information at my end.

Veritas University Fees by Faculty (2025/2026 Undergraduate)

Check this table for the arrangement of Veritas school fees

Faculty	Tuition Fee (₦)	Accommodation Fee (₦)
Ecclesiastical Faculty of Theology	330,000	140,000 – 270,000
Humanities & Social Sciences	670,000	140,000 – 270,000
Education	693,000	140,000 – 270,000
Management Sciences	693,000	140,000 – 270,000
Natural Sciences	750,000	140,000 – 270,000
Engineering	800,000	140,000 – 270,000
Law	1,648,800	140,000 – 270,000
Pharmacy	1,786,000	140,000 – 270,000
Health Sciences	1,786,000	140,000 – 270,000

Special Programmes

– Accounting  ₦718,000

– Medical Laboratory Science ₦1,270,000

Note that Medical Laboratory Science is offered at Veritas, but Medicine and Surgery is not currently available, the university has not yet built the permanent clinical facilities needed for accreditation. Similarly, Computer Science and Software Engineering are not offered at Veritas as of the 2025/2026 session, so prospective students interested in these courses should confirm current programme offerings directly with the admissions office, since course availability can change.

Law and the two clinical/pharmaceutical-facing programmes (Pharmacy and Health Sciences) are the most expensive undergraduate options at Veritas, priced well above the rest of the faculty range. Theology, by contrast, is significantly subsidized and remains the cheapest route into the university.

Acceptance Fee and Accommodation at Veritas University

Tuition is only one part of your total cost at Veritas. Budget for these as well:

Acceptance fee: Newly admitted undergraduate students are required to pay a mandatory acceptance fee of around ₦100,000 to secure their admission before proceeding with tuition payment. (Some reports cite a lower figure of around ₦80,000 for certain applicant categories, you can confirm the exact current amount on the portal.)

Accommodation: Veritas requires students to live on campus, and accommodation is compulsory rather than optional. Hostel fees range from roughly ₦140,000 to ₦270,000, depending on room type and block.

Departmental and other charges: Some faculties, particularly Health Sciences, Pharmacy, and Medical Laboratory Science, may carry additional practical, clinical, or lab-related charges beyond the base tuition figure.

While budgeting, add tuition, the acceptance fee, and accommodation together to get a realistic total rather than working from tuition alone.

Veritas University Fees for International Students

Veritas University charges international (non-Nigerian) students in US Dollars, with fees varying by faculty:

🎓 Education, Humanities, Management Sciences, Social Sciences $1,500

🎓 Natural and Applied Sciences, Engineering $1,700

🎓 Law, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science $2,200

🎓 Philosophy and Theology $650

NOTE: These figures represent tuition only; international students should also budget separately for accommodation, visa/immigration costs, and living expenses in Abuja.

Postgraduate Fees at Veritas University

Veritas University’s School of Postgraduate Studies runs Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master’s (M.Sc./MBA), and PhD programmes. Application fees for postgraduate study are:

PGD – ₦15,000

M.Sc. / MBA – ₦20,000

PhD – ₦25,000

Postgraduate tuition itself is set separately by programme and department and isn’t uniform across the university, so prospective postgraduate applicants should apply through the Veritas PG portal to view exact, current tuition figures for their intended programme.

JUPEB Foundation Programme Fees

Veritas also runs a JUPEB (Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board) foundation programme for students who want an alternative route into 200-level admission. For the 2025/2026 session:

– Science students pay around ₦1,753,000 (male) / ₦1,789,000 (female)

– Non-science students pay around ₦1,663,200 (male) / ₦1,699,200 (female)

JUPEB students are generally required to pay either the full fee upfront or at least 50% along with a signed payment undertaking by a specified deadline (typically toward the end of February).

Can You Pay Veritas University Fees in Installments?

Yes. Veritas University allows students to pay their school fees in installments rather than as a single lump sum. However, the university generally requires a minimum upfront payment of 60% of total fees before a student can resume for the session, with the remaining balance due before mid-semester examinations.

Students who fail to complete payment by that point risk being denied access to exams, so it’s important to plan your installment schedule around the mid-semester deadline rather than leaving the balance until the end of session.

How to Pay Veritas University School Fees

Follow these steps to make your payment through the official Veritas admissions portal:

1. Visit the admissions portal at admissions.veritas.edu.ng.

2. Select your status: choose Applicant if you’re a new student, or Students if you’re a returning student.

3. Log in with your credentials to access your dashboard.

4. Generate your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) by clicking “Generate Remita” for the fee category you’re paying.

5. Make payment either online through your preferred payment method, or by taking the RRR code to any commercial bank to pay in person.

6. Confirm and keep your receipt as proof of payment for registration and in case of any future dispute.

Be cautious of anyone claiming to be an agent who asks you to pay fees directly to them, all official payments should go through the Remita/portal system, not third parties.

Determining Factors For How Much You Will Pay

1. Course of study: The gap between Theology (₦330,000) and Pharmacy or Health Sciences (₦1,786,000) is over five-fold, making your course choice the single biggest factor in your total cost.

2. Nationality: International students pay tuition in US Dollars at rates that differ meaningfully from the naira-denominated fees Nigerian students pay.

3. Accommodation block: Since accommodation is compulsory, the specific hostel block and room type you’re assigned affects your total fee within the ₦140,000–₦270,000 range.

4. Level of study: Undergraduate, JUPEB foundation, and postgraduate fees are structured completely differently, so make sure you’re referencing the right fee schedule for your intended programme.

5. Payment plan: Paying at least 60% upfront is mandatory; how you structure the remaining balance (in one payment or spread further) may affect administrative requirements but not necessarily the total amount owed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)

Here are some frequently asked questions about Veritas University with their correct answers

How much is Veritas University school fees for new students?

It depends on the faculty. Undergraduate tuition ranges from around ₦330,000 for Theology to ₦1,786,000 for Pharmacy and Health Sciences, plus a mandatory acceptance fee and accommodation costs.

What is the acceptance fee for Veritas University?

New undergraduate students are required to pay a mandatory acceptance fee of around ₦100,000 to confirm admission, confirm the exact current amount on the portal.

Does Veritas University offer Medicine or Computer Science?

No. As of the 2026 session, Veritas University does not offer Medicine and Surgery (the necessary clinical facilities are still being developed), nor does it currently offer Computer Science or Software Engineering. It does offer Medical Laboratory Science.

Is accommodation compulsory at Veritas University?

Yes. Veritas requires all students to live on campus, and accommodation fees (₦140,000–₦270,000) are paid separately from tuition.

Can Veritas University fees be paid in installments?

Yes, but students must generally pay at least 60% of total fees before resumption, with the balance due before mid-semester exams.

Which is the most expensive course at Veritas University?

Pharmacy and Health Sciences are tied as the most expensive undergraduate programmes, at around ₦1,786,000 per session, followed by Law at ₦1,648,800.

Which is the cheapest course at Veritas University?

Theology, offered through the Ecclesiastical Faculty, is the most affordable programme at around ₦330,000 per session.

Conclusion

Veritas University fee structure reflects its identity as a mid size, faith based private university: tuition is generally lower than some of Nigeria’s most expensive private institutions, but it still varies substantially by faculty, with Pharmacy, Health Sciences, and Law commanding a clear premium over the humanities, education, and theology programmes.

Because accommodation is compulsory and course offerings can change from session to session (Medicine and Computer Science, for example, are not currently available), your best next step is to confirm your specific department’s fee and course availability directly through the Veritas admissions portal before applying or making any payment.