The Federal University of Allied Health Sciences Enugu (FUAHSE) is a federal institution dedicated entirely to training professionals for Nigeria’s health sector. It grew out of the former Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, Enugu, and received full university status in March 2024. Since then, the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved a broader set of undergraduate programmes, moving the institution from a single-focus dental college into a full allied health university with departments spanning nursing, medical laboratory science, radiography, public health, and several other health-related disciplines.
This article sets out the medical and allied health courses currently offered at FUAHSE, along with what is known about the school fees structure for the 2026/2027 academic session. It also explains admission requirements, the components that typically make up the total fee a student pays, and how the amount differs between fresh and returning students.
About Federal University of Allied Health Sciences Enugu
FUAHSE trains students specifically for careers in allied health, a category of health professions that supports and works alongside doctors, dentists, and nurses in the wider healthcare system. Unlike conventional universities where Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) is the flagship programme, FUAHSE does not run a Medicine and Surgery degree. Instead, its academic focus sits on the professions that keep hospitals and health facilities functioning, including diagnostic services, dental care, rehabilitation therapy, laboratory science, and health administration.
The university currently operates through faculties that group its programmes by discipline, such as a faculty covering dental and oral health courses, a faculty for pure and applied health sciences, and a faculty covering technology and engineering-based health programmes. This structure allows the university to expand its course offerings while keeping departments organised around related fields of study.
Full List of Medical and Allied Health Courses at FUAHSE
Following NUC approval, FUAHSE now runs sixteen undergraduate programmes. Each of these leads to a Bachelor’s degree in the respective discipline, positioned within the wider field of allied health sciences.
| S/N | Course | Discipline Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursing Sciences | Clinical/Patient care |
| 2 | Medical Laboratory Science | Diagnostic science |
| 3 | Radiography | Diagnostic imaging |
| 4 | Social Work | Health and social services |
| 5 | Public Health | Community and preventive health |
| 6 | Dental Technology | Dental/oral health |
| 7 | Dental Therapy | Dental/oral health |
| 8 | Medical Rehabilitation Therapy (Physiotherapy) | Rehabilitation science |
| 9 | Prosthetics and Orthotics | Rehabilitation science |
| 10 | Health Information Management | Health administration |
| 11 | Healthcare Management | Health administration |
| 12 | Biomedical Engineering | Health technology |
| 13 | Human Anatomy | Basic medical science |
| 14 | Physiology | Basic medical science |
| 15 | Biochemistry | Basic medical science |
| 16 | Microbiology | Basic medical science |
A candidate interested in direct patient care typically leans toward Nursing Sciences, Medical Rehabilitation Therapy, or the dental programmes. A candidate more drawn to laboratory and diagnostic work usually considers Medical Laboratory Science, Radiography, or Microbiology. Candidates who prefer the administrative or technical side of healthcare often go for Health Information Management, Healthcare Management, or Biomedical Engineering. Students who intend to proceed toward postgraduate study or research in the medical sciences commonly start with Human Anatomy, Physiology, or Biochemistry, since these basic medical science degrees form a strong foundation for further specialisation.
General Admission Requirements
Admission into any of these courses at FUAHSE follows the standard federal university route in Nigeria, combining the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) with the institution’s own Post-UTME screening.
For UTME candidates, the university requires a minimum JAMB score, five O’Level credit passes relevant to the chosen course (including English Language and Mathematics), obtained in not more than two sittings through WAEC, NECO, or GCE, and a minimum age of 16 at the point of admission. Candidates who did not list FUAHSE as their first or second choice during initial JAMB registration must change their institution to FUAHSE on the JAMB portal before applying for the Post-UTME screening.
Direct Entry candidates gain admission with a National Diploma, Higher National Diploma, NCE, or a first degree in a related field, alongside meeting the same basic O’Level requirement. Direct Entry applicants send their academic transcripts to the university registrar as part of the application process.
Admission ranking is based on an aggregate score rather than JAMB score alone. The university calculates this as JAMB score divided by 8, added to Post-UTME score divided by 2, producing a maximum possible aggregate of 100. Most programmes require an aggregate of 50 or above, while more competitive courses such as Nursing Sciences and Medical Laboratory Science tend to require an aggregate of 70 or higher because of higher demand for these specific programmes.
School Fees Structure at FUAHSE
FUAHSE, as a federal university, generally maintains lower fees than private universities and even lower than some newly established federal specialist universities in the health sciences category, since federal tuition is subsidised by government funding. Historically, when the institution operated as the Federal College of Dental Technology and Therapy, tuition was set at a flat rate applied uniformly across departments, with an acceptance fee charged separately to newly admitted students.
Under that structure, tuition was billed at a uniform rate regardless of the specific course a student registered for, meaning a Dental Technology student and a Public Health student paid the same tuition component, with any difference in total cost coming from departmental or practical charges rather than tuition itself. The acceptance fee, paid once by every fresh student to confirm their admission slot, has typically been set independently of tuition.
Since the institution’s elevation to full university status in 2024 and the subsequent addition of new NUC-approved programmes, the fee structure is expected to be reviewed to reflect the university’s expanded scope and increased operating costs. Students preparing for the 2026/2027 session should treat any specific naira figure found outside the university’s official portal as a starting reference point rather than a confirmed amount, since fee schedules at newly upgraded federal institutions are commonly revised as departments grow and new equipment or laboratory needs are factored in.
What Typically Makes Up the Total Fee
Whether a student is offered admission into Nursing Sciences, Radiography, or any of the other fifteen programmes, the total amount paid at the point of registration is rarely limited to tuition alone. The following components generally apply across Nigerian federal universities and are relevant when budgeting for FUAHSE:
- Acceptance fee — paid once by a fresh student to confirm the admission offer after checking JAMB CAPS.
- Tuition fee — the core academic charge covering lectures and instruction for the session.
- Registration/matriculation fee — covers formal enrolment into the university’s academic records.
- ICT fee — covers access to the student portal, e-library, and other digital learning platforms.
- Departmental/practical fee — applies mainly to laboratory-based and clinical courses, covering consumables, specimens, and equipment use.
- Medical/health services fee — covers basic health services provided to students on campus.
- Library fee — covers access to physical and electronic library resources.
- Examination fee — charged per semester to cover the cost of conducting examinations.
Courses with heavy laboratory or clinical components, such as Medical Laboratory Science, Nursing Sciences, Radiography, and the dental programmes, typically carry higher departmental charges than the basic medical science courses like Human Anatomy or Physiology, because of the added cost of practical sessions, clinical placements, and specimen handling.
Fresh Students Versus Returning Students
Fresh students pay a higher total in their first year because of one-off charges such as the acceptance fee, ID card fee, and initial registration fee, none of which apply again once a student is already enrolled. Returning students pay a lighter total made up mainly of tuition, departmental fees, examination fees, and library charges, since the one-time entry charges have already been settled in the first session.
Students in clinical years, particularly those in Nursing Sciences and other programmes that involve hospital attachment or clinical postings, should also budget for possible clinical placement or attachment fees in the later stages of their programme, since these years typically involve supervised practice outside the regular classroom setting.
How Payment Is Made
FUAHSE processes school fees payment through its official student portal, where a student logs in with their registration or matriculation details, generates a payment invoice, and completes payment through the listed bank channels or an integrated payment platform such as Remita. After payment, the student prints or downloads the receipt as proof, which becomes necessary for course registration and continued access to academic services. Students should avoid paying into personal accounts or through unofficial third parties, since any legitimate fee payment channel for a federal university runs strictly through the institution’s portal or approved bank channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does FUAHSE offer a Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) programme?
No. FUAHSE specialises in allied health professions rather than the conventional Medicine and Surgery degree. Its medical-related offerings focus on nursing, laboratory science, radiography, dental care, rehabilitation therapy, and basic medical sciences.
How many courses does FUAHSE currently offer?
The university currently runs sixteen NUC-approved undergraduate programmes across nursing, diagnostic science, dental health, rehabilitation science, health administration, and basic medical sciences.
Is tuition the same for every course at FUAHSE?
Historically, tuition has been charged at a uniform rate regardless of course, with cost differences between programmes coming mainly from departmental and practical charges rather than tuition itself. This may change as the university expands its programmes following its 2024 upgrade to full university status.
What is the minimum JAMB score required for admission?
Candidates require at least the university’s stated minimum UTME score, along with five O’Level credit passes including English Language and Mathematics, and must meet the aggregate score requirement specific to their chosen course.
Where should a candidate confirm the exact 2026/2027 fee for a specific course?
The university’s official student portal and the admissions or bursary office are the most reliable sources for the exact, current fee, since figures found elsewhere may reflect an earlier session before the institution’s recent expansion.