AUST POSTGRADUATE TUITION FEES 2023/2024: A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE FOR LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.
- The African University of Science and Technology (AUST) has disclosed the postgraduate tuition fees for the 2023/2024 academic session. The fees vary based on the program duration and the nationality of the student. For Nigerians, the per semester tuition for a taught Master’s and M.Sc. programs (1-1.5 years) is N600,000, while a Ph.D. (3 years) is N700,000. For international students, the per semester tuition for all programs is $3,250.
The African University of Science and Technology (AUST), recognised for its forward-thinking approach towards education, has revealed the postgraduate tuition fees for the upcoming 2023/2024 academic session. This guide serves as a navigational tool for potential students, both local and international, to understand the fee structure across the diverse range of postgraduate courses offered by the institution.
| 🎓 Taught Masters | 1 Year course, Tuition: N600,000/semester for Nigerians and $3,250 for International students. |
| 🔬 M.Sc. | 1.5 Year course, Tuition: N600,000/semester for Nigerians and $3,250 for International students. |
| 🎓 Ph.D. | 3 Year course, Tuition: N700,000/semester for Nigerians and $3,250 for International students. |
| 📜 Postgraduate Diploma | 1 Year course, Tuition: N600,000/semester for Nigerians and $3,250 for International students. |
Fees for Nigerian Students
For home-grown scholars, AUST has provided a clear breakdown of fees based on the length and type of the postgraduate course.
Taught Master’s Programmes
Designed to be completed within 2 semesters or 1 academic year, these programmes require a tuition fee of N600,000 per semester, amounting to a total of N1,200,000 per academic session.
M.Sc. Degrees
The M.Sc. courses, intended to be completed over 3 semesters or 1.5 academic years, necessitate a tuition fee of N600,000 per semester. This culminates in a total fee of N1,800,000 for the course’s duration.
PhD Programmes
As the pinnacle of academic achievement, the PhD programmes span over 6 semesters or 3 years. The tuition fee per semester for these rigorous courses is set at N700,000, tallying up to a total of N2,800,000 for the full course duration.
Fees for International Students
For students hailing from outside Nigeria, the fee structure remains consistent in terms of course duration, but the costs are stipulated in US dollars.
Taught Master’s Programmes
These courses carry a fee of $3,250 per semester, amounting to a total of $6,500 for the full academic year.
M.Sc. Degrees
The M.Sc. programmes demand a fee of $3,250 per semester, rounding up to $9,750 for the entire 1.5 years of study.
PhD Programmes
The internationally renowned PhD courses at AUST require a fee of $3,250 per semester. This brings the total fee for the full 3-year course to $13,000.
It’s imperative to note that these fees solely encompass tuition costs. Other potential expenditures, such as accommodation, study materials, and personal living expenses, are not included in these figures.
AUST remains committed to delivering an outstanding educational experience that fuels intellectual curiosity, fosters academic excellence, and empowers students to emerge as leaders in their respective fields. This commitment is exemplified in the diversity and rigour of its postgraduate offerings, where every course is designed to challenge, inspire, and equip students for success in an increasingly complex world.
