The College of Nursing Sciences at the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH), Sokoto, is a federal tertiary health training institution attached to one of the leading teaching hospitals in northwestern Nigeria. It trains students in Basic General Nursing, Basic Midwifery, and a number of post-basic nursing specialisations, drawing candidates from Sokoto State and other parts of the country who want a recognised nursing qualification backed by clinical exposure inside an active teaching hospital. This article explains what it costs to study at the college, who qualifies for admission, and how the application process works.
About the College of Nursing Sciences, UDUTH Sokoto
The college operates as a training arm of UDUTH, meaning students combine classroom instruction with practical clinical experience inside the teaching hospital’s wards and units from an early stage of their programme. This hospital-based structure is one of the main reasons candidates across Sokoto, Kebbi, Zamfara, and neighbouring states choose the college over standalone nursing schools, since students train in a real clinical environment rather than only in a classroom setting. Programmes at the college fall broadly into three categories: the Basic General Nursing programme, the Basic Midwifery programme, and post-basic programmes such as Post-Basic Paediatric Nursing, which are open to candidates who already hold a nursing qualification and want to specialise further.
School Fees at UDUTH College of Nursing Sciences
The tuition and associated charges for the Basic General Nursing and Basic Midwifery programmes at UDUTH College of Nursing Sciences fall within the ₦100,000 to ₦150,000 range per session for indigent and Nigerian students, a figure that is broadly consistent with what other federal teaching-hospital-based nursing schools charge nationwide. This amount is not paid as a single tuition line item; it is built up from several components that together cover the full cost of training a student for one academic session.
| Fee Type | When It Applies | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Application/registration form fee | At the point of application, before admission | Processing of the application, generation of exam PIN and serial number |
| Acceptance fee | After a candidate is offered admission | Confirms and secures the offered admission slot |
| Tuition fee | Every session, for all admitted students | Classroom instruction, clinical supervision, and academic coordination |
| Practical/clinical fee | Every session | Covers ward attachment, clinical materials, and hospital-based practical training |
| Library and ICT fee | Every session | Access to the college library and computer-based learning resources |
| Uniform and badge fee | First year, and as needed afterward | Cost of the standard nursing uniform, name badge, and identification materials |
| Examination fee | Every session or at completion of relevant modules | Covers internal assessments and the final qualifying examination conducted with the relevant nursing council |
| Hostel/accommodation fee | Optional, for students who choose to live on campus | Covers bed space and basic hostel maintenance for resident students |
Because tuition figures at government-affiliated nursing colleges are reviewed periodically and can shift from one admission cycle to another, applicants are strongly advised to confirm the exact, current session fee directly from the college’s accounts office or official admission notice before making any payment, rather than relying solely on a figure quoted from a previous session.
Admission Requirements
Admission into the Basic General Nursing and Basic Midwifery programmes at UDUTH College of Nursing Sciences is based on a defined set of academic requirements that every applicant must meet before an application is considered.
- A minimum of five credit passes obtained in not more than two sittings in WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
- The five credits must include English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
- Results from a combination of two different examination bodies are generally not accepted; the credits typically need to come from sittings of the same recognised examination, in line with the “not more than two sittings” rule.
- Candidates are expected to meet the age requirement set by the college and the relevant nursing regulatory body for entry into a basic nursing programme, and this is stated clearly on the official admission notice released for each session.
- A valid JAMB UTME score may be required for the current admission cycle, since the college has moved toward including JAMB scores as part of the criteria considered for shortlisting candidates.
For post-basic programmes such as Post-Basic Paediatric Nursing, the requirement changes: applicants must already hold a recognised basic nursing or midwifery qualification in addition to the same set of five relevant O’level credits, since post-basic training builds on an existing nursing qualification rather than starting from scratch.
How to Apply
The application process for UDUTH College of Nursing Sciences follows a structured sequence, and candidates are expected to complete each stage in order before a spot in the entrance examination is secured.
- Visit the designated Remita payment platform used by UDUTH (accessible through the Remita portal or the hospital’s linked payment page) and select Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto from the list of institutions.
- Under the service type, select the specific programme being applied for — UDUTH College of Nursing for the general nursing programme, or UDUTH School of Midwifery for the basic midwifery programme — and generate a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) for the non-refundable application fee, which has typically been ₦7,000 for the general nursing and midwifery programmes and a lower amount for some post-basic programmes.
- Make payment at any bank using the generated RRR, then take the teller and Remita payment slip to the designated college accountant or cashier to collect an official receipt.
- Present the receipt at the College of Nursing Sciences office to obtain a Serial Number and PIN, which are required to access the online application portal.
- Log in to the relevant college portal using the Serial Number and PIN, and complete the online application form with accurate personal details, O’level results, and JAMB score where applicable.
- Print a clear copy of the completed application form, since candidates are required to bring this printed copy along on the day of the computer-based entrance examination.
- Attend the computer-based test (CBT) entrance examination and, where applicable, the oral interview, at the venue and date communicated by the college after the application window closes.
Candidates should note that application form sales typically open and close within a specific window announced by the college for each session, and late applications after the stated closing date are generally not accepted.
Duration and Structure of the Programmes
The Basic General Nursing programme at UDUTH College of Nursing Sciences runs for three years, structured around a combination of theoretical coursework and supervised clinical postings across the teaching hospital’s departments. The Basic Midwifery programme follows a similar structure, with its own set curriculum focused on maternal and child health. Students who complete the basic programme and wish to specialise can proceed to post-basic programmes, such as paediatric nursing, which typically run for a shorter, more focused duration since they build directly on an existing nursing qualification.
Contact and Further Enquiries
For questions relating to the current session’s admission form, entrance examination venue, or fee schedule, applicants can reach the college through the phone lines published on its official admission notices, or by visiting the College of Nursing Sciences office within the UDUTH premises in Sokoto directly. Because portal links, form prices, and contact numbers are occasionally updated between sessions, candidates should always cross-check any number or link against the most recent official notice before making a payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum requirement to gain admission into UDUTH College of Nursing Sciences?
A candidate needs at least five credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics obtained in not more than two sittings of WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB.
Is a JAMB score compulsory for admission?
Recent admission cycles have included a JAMB UTME score as part of what candidates are asked to provide during the online application, so applicants should have a valid UTME result available when applying, even where it is listed as “if applicable” on the form.
How much does the application form cost?
The non-refundable application form fee has generally been ₦7,000 for the Basic General Nursing and Basic Midwifery programmes, paid through Remita, though candidates should confirm the exact current amount on the official notice before paying.
Does the college offer only basic nursing programmes?
No. Beyond the Basic General Nursing and Basic Midwifery programmes, the college also runs post-basic specialisation programmes, such as Post-Basic Paediatric Nursing, for candidates who already hold a nursing qualification.
Can results from two different examination bodies be combined to meet the credit requirement?
The standard requirement is five credits in not more than two sittings of the same recognised examination body (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB), so candidates should check the specific session’s notice carefully if their credits are split across different examination bodies.