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ABU Zaria Approves 3-Installment Tuition Payment for PG Students

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Franklin Duru

Admissions & Curriculum Analyst

May 15, 2026

The Postgraduate College Board of Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria, has approved a new Flexible Tuition Fee Payment Platform for newly admitted students in Academic Postgraduate Programmes (Academic Master's and PhD degrees).

ABU Zaria Introduces Flexible tuition payment for new Postgraduate students

The optional scheme was introduced to cushion current economic pressures and help postgraduate students spread their tuition payments across the academic session.

How the ABU Postgraduate Installment Plan Works

Installment StageRequired Cumulative PaymentWhat It Unlocks
1st Installment (Upon Admission)50% of approved tuition feesFirst semester course registration, lectures, and academic activities
2nd Installment (Before 2nd Semester Starts)Minimum of 80% of tuition feesSecond semester course registration
Final Settlement (Before End of 2nd Semester)100% full settlementPrinting of examination cards and participation in second semester exams

Who Is Eligible and How to Opt In

  • Eligible Programmes: The installment plan currently applies strictly to Academic Postgraduate Programmes (Academic Master's and PhD degrees). Professional postgraduate programmes are not included at this stage.
  • Optional Participation: Students who prefer to pay 100% of their fees upfront can still do so. Those who wish to use the installment plan must formally accept the Flexible Tuition Fee Payment Agreement on the ABU student portal.

Contact for Enquiries

For questions or clarifications, call the ABU Postgraduate College Call Centre on 08062961194 or 09131273978 (Monday to Friday, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm).

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Community Discussion

Candidate Comments & Inquiries (4)

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Richard Danjuma

May 15, 2026

Does this installment plan cover MBA and MPA students at ABU Zaria?

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Mentra Admissions Team

May 15, 2026

Hi Richard, the notice states that the scheme currently applies only to Academic Postgraduate Programmes (Academic Master's like M.Sc./M.A./M.Ed. and PhD degrees). Professional Master's programmes are not included at this stage.

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Aisha Sani

May 16, 2026

This is a huge relief for M.Sc. and PhD students! Kudos to ABU management.

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Mentra Admissions Team

May 16, 2026

Absolutely Aisha! Being able to register for first semester with 50% payment makes starting the programme much easier.

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