Shanahan University Onitsha’s tuition fees for the 2026/2027 academic session range from ₦150,000 for programmes like Entrepreneurship, Taxation, and English Language, up to ₦3,000,000 for Medicine and Surgery. Most science, IT, and social science programmes fall between ₦200,000 and ₦450,000, while professional programmes such as Law and Pharmacy cost ₦1,200,000. These figures are subsidised through the Shanahan Educational Foundation and apply to all admitted students.
School Fees Breakdown
The table below shows the official tuition schedule published by the university for the 2026/2027 session, along with the special scholarship rates available to qualifying students.
| Programme | Tuition Fee 2026/2027 (₦) | 50% Scholarship (2nd Year Students) (₦) | 10% Scholarship (1st Year, 2025/26) (₦) |
|---|---|---|---|
| B.Sc Physics with Electronics | 200,000 | 100,000 | 180,000 |
| B.Sc Biochemistry | 200,000 | 100,000 | 180,000 |
| B.Sc Microbiology | 200,000 | 100,000 | 180,000 |
| B.Sc Computer Science | 450,000 | 200,000 | 405,000 |
| B.Sc Information and Communication Technology | 450,000 | 200,000 | 405,000 |
| B.Sc Cyber Security | 450,000 | 200,000 | 405,000 |
| B.Sc Software Engineering | 450,000 | 200,000 | 405,000 |
| B.Sc Information Technology | 400,000 | 200,000 | 360,000 |
| B.Sc Economics | 450,000 | 200,000 | 405,000 |
| B.Sc Mass Communication | 400,000 | 200,000 | 360,000 |
| B.Sc International Relations | 400,000 | 200,000 | 360,000 |
| B.Sc Entrepreneurship | 150,000 | 75,000 | 135,000 |
| B.Sc Business Administration | 400,000 | 200,000 | 360,000 |
| B.Sc Accounting | 400,000 | 200,000 | 360,000 |
| B.Sc Taxation | 150,000 | 75,000 | 135,000 |
| B.A English Language | 150,000 | 75,000 | 135,000 |
| B.Sc Artificial Intelligence | 400,000 | 200,000 | 360,000 |
| B.N Nursing Science | 800,000 | 350,000 | 720,000 |
| Doctor of Physiotherapy | 500,000 | 200,000 | 450,000 |
| B.Sc Environmental Health | 200,000 | 100,000 | 180,000 |
| B.Sc Radiography | 400,000 | 200,000 | 360,000 |
| B.Sc Medical Laboratory Science | 600,000 | 300,000 | 540,000 |
| B.Sc Anatomy | 305,000 | 152,500 | 274,500 |
| B.Sc Physiology | 305,000 | 152,500 | 274,500 |
| MBBS Medicine and Surgery | 3,000,000 | 1,500,000 | 2,700,000 |
| LL.B Law | 1,200,000 | 600,000 | 1,080,000 |
| Doctor of Pharmacy (D.Pharm) | 1,200,000 | 600,000 | 1,080,000 |
Note: From the 2026/2027 session, the overall best student in each department receives a full one-year tuition scholarship. This scholarship, along with the other listed discounts, applies only to tuition and does not cover accommodation or feeding.
Additional Fees
Fresh students pay several one-off charges alongside their tuition, including an application fee, acceptance fee, result verification fee, medical fee, CBT/exams fee, laboratory fee, GST books, ID cards, and ICT fee. As of this writing, the university’s official tuition page lists these fee categories but has not yet published specific naira amounts for the 2026/2027 session for most of them.
Data gap disclosure: Because exact figures for these “other fees” are not yet publicly confirmed on the official portal, prospective students should verify current amounts directly through the university’s admission office or the application portal (apply.shanahanuni.edu.ng) before making payments.
Accommodation Fees
Shanahan University offers on-campus hostel accommodation with free Wi-Fi access included. However, specific accommodation costs for the 2026/2027 session have not been officially published at the time of writing. Students are advised to confirm current hostel rates with the university’s student affairs or admissions office, as accommodation is billed separately from tuition and is not covered by any tuition scholarship.
Important Notes for Students
- All fees, once paid, are non-refundable, even if a student is expelled or chooses not to continue.
- Tuition fees are subsidised by the Shanahan Educational Foundation, an independent body distinct from the university.
- Scholarship discounts (10% and 50%) apply strictly to tuition and exclude accommodation and feeding.
- Tuition can be paid in three ways: full payment upfront, 50% at the start of each semester, or three instalments (40%, 30%, 30%) across both semesters before examinations.
- Figures listed here reflect the officially published 2026/2027 schedule as of July 2026; students should verify on the university portal before payment, since fees and scholarship terms may be reviewed by the school.
Official Contact Details
- Website: shanahanuni.edu.ng
- Admission Portal: apply.shanahanuni.edu.ng
- Permanent Site: Shanahan University Avenue, Trans-Nkisi Layout, Onitsha, Anambra State
- Temporary Site: Basilica of the Most Holy Trinity, No. 1 Mission Road, GRA, Onitsha
- Phone: +234 813 480 0030, +234 907 722 8877, +234 907 511 2111
- Email: info@shanahanuni.edu.ng
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shanahan University expensive? Shanahan University’s fees are moderate for a private Nigerian university. Tuition ranges from ₦150,000 for arts and social science programmes to ₦3,000,000 for Medicine and Surgery, with Law and Pharmacy at ₦1,200,000. Foundation-backed scholarships reduce these rates further for eligible students.
Can Shanahan University fees be paid in instalments? Yes. Students can pay tuition in full, as 50% at the beginning of each semester, or in three instalments of 40%, 30%, and 30% before examinations in each semester.
Does the fee vary by course? Yes, tuition varies significantly by programme. Science and arts courses like Entrepreneurship, Taxation, and English Language cost ₦150,000, IT-related and business courses cost ₦400,000–₦450,000, Nursing costs ₦800,000, and Medicine and Surgery costs ₦3,000,000.
Is there a scholarship for tuition at Shanahan University? Yes. The Shanahan Educational Foundation offers a 50% scholarship to all second-year students and a 10% scholarship to first-year students admitted in the 2025/26 session on the standard tuition rates. Starting 2026/2027, the best-performing student in each department also gets a full one-year tuition scholarship.
Where can I verify the latest Shanahan University fees? Prospective and current students should confirm the most current fees directly on the official tuition page at shanahanuni.edu.ng/tuition or through the admission office, since “other fees” amounts for 2026/2027 were not fully published at the time of writing.
Sourcing note: Tuition figures are drawn directly from Shanahan University’s official tuition page (shanahanuni.edu.ng/tuition), current as of July 2026. Amounts for application, acceptance, medical, and accommodation fees were not yet published on the official portal at the time of writing and should be confirmed before payment. Related reading: Shanahan University Post UTME requirements, Shanahan University admission requirements, private university fees comparison in Anambra State.
