Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu, commonly referred to as LASPOTECH, no longer operates under that name or that category of institution. As of the 2026/2027 academic session, the institution runs as Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), a full degree-awarding university still located in Ikorodu, Lagos State. This change directly affects how school fees work, what courses are on offer, and how admission into the institution is processed. This article explains the current fee structure, what has changed from the old polytechnic system, and what prospective and returning students should expect to pay for the 2026/2027 session.
From LASPOTECH to LASUSTECH: What Changed
The institution began as Lagos State College of Science and Technology (LACOSTECH), was later renamed Lagos State Polytechnic (LASPOTECH), and has now been upgraded into Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH). The physical campus remains in Ikorodu, and many of the technical and science-based disciplines the school was known for still exist, but they are now run as full Bachelor’s degree programmes rather than National Diploma (ND) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes.
The 2025/2026 academic session was the last one in which the institution admitted students into ND and HND tracks. From the 2026/2027 session onward, admission into the institution is processed strictly through the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME), followed by a Post-UTME screening exercise conducted by the university itself. Students who are already enrolled in ND or HND programmes from earlier sessions are being allowed to complete their existing programmes, but no new intake into those diploma programmes is happening under the university status. Anyone still searching for “Lagos State Polytechnic ND/HND fees” for 2026/2027 should understand that this option is closing out, and the fees discussed in this article mainly reflect the new degree-based fee structure, with historical polytechnic figures included for context where relevant.
General Overview of LASUSTECH School Fees for 2026/2027
School fees at LASUSTECH are charged per session and vary slightly depending on the student’s level of study and, in some departments, whether the course falls under the science/technology cluster or the management/social-science cluster. As a general pattern common to most Nigerian state universities, fees are highest in the first year because of one-off charges like acceptance fees, ID card fees, and departmental registration charges, and they reduce slightly as a student progresses through 200, 300, and 400 level.
For the 2026/2027 session, the approximate fee structure by level is as follows:
| Level | Approximate School Fees (₦) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 100 Level (Fresh students) | ₦119,000 | Includes tuition and first-year compulsory charges; acceptance fee paid separately |
| 200 Level | ₦84,000 | Returning students, tuition and standard charges |
| 300 Level | ₦79,000 | Returning students |
| 400 Level | ₦79,000 | Final year, returning students |
These figures cover the core tuition and standard compulsory charges billed through the student portal. They do not include optional charges such as hostel accommodation, which is billed separately, or personal costs like textbooks, transport, and feeding. Fees can differ slightly between faculties, particularly between engineering or applied science departments and departments in management or environmental studies, so students should always confirm the exact figure for their specific department on the official student portal before making payment.
Acceptance Fee and Post-UTME Screening Charges
Before a candidate becomes a full student and starts paying regular school fees, two separate charges apply during the admission process.
Post-UTME/Direct Entry screening fee: Candidates applying for admission into LASUSTECH for the 2026/2027 session pay a non-refundable screening fee. This is broken down as ₦2,000 for the Post-UTME screening itself and ₦8,000 as an administrative fee, bringing the total to ₦10,000. This fee applies to candidates relying on Lagos State indigene status, who must also go through the university’s State of Origin Verification Committee (SOVC) before they can take part in the screening. Payment is made strictly via a Mastercard- or Visa-enabled debit card through the official admission portal.
Acceptance fee: Once a candidate is offered admission, an acceptance fee is required to confirm the offer before proceeding to pay full school fees. This fee has historically been set at ₦25,000 and is a one-time payment made only by newly admitted students, not by returning students.
Eligibility and Cut-Off Mark for 2026/2027 Admission
To be eligible for the Post-UTME screening at LASUSTECH for the 2026/2027 session, a candidate must have chosen the institution as their first choice during UTME registration and scored at least 195 in the UTME. This cut-off mark is comparatively high among Lagos State-owned tertiary institutions. Candidates must also have their O’Level results uploaded and confirmed on the JAMB CAPS platform, and results from NABTEB are not accepted for this screening. Direct Entry candidates go through a similar process, using forms obtained through JAMB with LASUSTECH selected as their first choice.
Fees for Existing ND and HND Students
Students who were already admitted into ND or HND programmes before the university upgrade continue their studies and pay fees under the older polytechnic fee structure until they graduate. For these categories, fees have generally fallen within the following ranges in recent sessions:
- ND full-time students: fees ranging roughly from ₦82,000 to ₦225,000 depending on the department, with technology and engineering-related ND programmes typically at the higher end.
- HND full-time students: fees within a similar range, adjusted slightly by department.
- Part-time ND and HND students: fees are generally higher than full-time equivalents because part-time programmes are self-funded and do not receive the same subvention as full-time programmes; part-time charges have ranged from roughly ₦45,000 up to over ₦130,000 depending on the level and department.
Because these figures apply to a shrinking category of students completing programmes that are no longer taking new intake, exact current charges should be confirmed directly through the student’s departmental office or the school’s finance unit rather than relied upon from general estimates.
Additional Charges Students Should Budget For
Beyond the core tuition fee, students typically need to budget for a number of additional costs that are either compulsory or commonly unavoidable:
- Hostel accommodation fee: an optional charge for students who choose to live on campus, generally billed as a separate line item from tuition.
- Departmental and laboratory charges: particularly relevant for science, engineering, and technology-based courses that require practical sessions.
- ID card and library charges: small compulsory fees applied during registration.
- Result checking and clearance charges: minor administrative fees tied to registration and examination processes.
Students preparing a full budget for a session should add these to the base tuition figure rather than assume the tuition amount alone covers every cost of studying at the institution.
How to Pay LASUSTECH School Fees
Fees are paid exclusively through the official student portal and not through direct bank deposits or third-party agents. The general procedure is as follows:
- Log in to the student portal using your matriculation number or application ID and password.
- Navigate to the admission or fees section of the portal.
- Select the specific fee being paid, such as acceptance fee, school fee, or hostel fee.
- Complete payment using a debit card enabled for online transactions.
- Download and print the payment receipt or evidence of payment for personal records and for use during physical registration or clearance.
Students who are unable to complete an online payment themselves are advised to visit a designated bank branch listed by the institution rather than paying through unofficial channels, since payments made outside the approved portal or bank list are not recognised by the school.
Payment Deadlines and Late Payment Penalties
The institution sets a payment deadline at the start of each session and communicates it through the student portal and official notice boards. Students who fail to pay their fees within the stipulated period are typically required to pay an additional late payment charge, and in more serious cases, may be barred from registering for courses or sitting for semester examinations until the outstanding fee, along with any penalty, is settled. Students are advised to complete payment as early as possible after the fee schedule is officially released rather than waiting until close to the deadline, since payment platforms tend to experience higher traffic and occasional downtime near deadline dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lagos State Polytechnic still called LASPOTECH?
No. The institution has been upgraded to a university and is now known as Lagos State University of Science and Technology (LASUSTECH), while remaining at its original location in Ikorodu.
Does LASUSTECH still admit students into ND and HND programmes?
No new intake into ND or HND programmes is happening from the 2026/2027 session. Admission is now processed through UTME for undergraduate degree programmes, though students already enrolled in diploma programmes are completing their studies under the old structure.
How much are LASUSTECH school fees for fresh students in 2026/2027?
Fresh students pay approximately ₦119,000 in core tuition and compulsory charges, separate from the acceptance fee and Post-UTME screening fee paid earlier in the admission process.
What is the LASUSTECH cut-off mark for 2026/2027?
The general cut-off mark for the 2026/2027 Post-UTME screening is 195.
Where should students confirm the exact fee for their department?
The official student portal is the only reliable source for department-specific fee breakdowns, since figures can vary slightly across faculties and are subject to review by the institution’s management.