How Much It Costs to Study Computer Science in FUOYE in 2026 - Laptop, Data, Fees Full Breakdown

How Much It Costs to Study Computer Science in FUOYE in 2026

I am a Computer Science student at Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE). Many people ask me how much it costs to study Computer Science here in 2026. I will break down everything - from school fees to laptop price, data, and hidden costs.

If you are planning to gain admission into FUOYE for Computer Science, this breakdown will help you and your parents plan well.

1. FUOYE School Fees for Computer Science 2026

For Computer Science (Faculty of Science), freshers pay more than returning students.

• Tuition Fee: N150,000 - N200,000 (freshers)

• Acceptance Fee: N50,000 (one time)

• Departmental and Faculty Dues: N15,000

• Medical, Library, ICT Fees: N25,000

• Total School Fees Year One: Around N250,000 - N300,000

For returning students (200L-400L), it drops to around N120,000 - N150,000 per year.

2. Laptop Cost for Computer Science Student in Nigeria 2026

You cannot study Computer Science in FUOYE without a laptop. We use it for programming (Python, Java, C++), DBMS, Data Structures.

• Fair Laptop (4GB RAM, used): N250,000 - N350,000

• Good Laptop (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD - Recommended): N450,000 - N650,000

• Very Good Laptop (16GB RAM, for programming well): N700,000 - N1,000,000

• Laptop Insurance Cost: N15,000 per year (to insure against theft and damage - very important in school hostel)

3. Data Subscription Cost

As a CS student, data is your second school fee. We do online classes, YouTube tutorials, download software, and do assignments.

• MTN/Glo Monthly Data: N15,000 - N25,000 for 100GB - 200GB

• Yearly Data Cost: N180,000 - N300,000

4. Other Hidden Costs in FUOYE

• Hostel Fee: School hostel N45,000, Private hostel around Ikole/Oye N120,000 - N200,000 per year

• Textbooks and Handouts: N30,000 per semester

• Project Fee (Final Year): N50,000 - N100,000

Total Cost to Study Computer Science in FUOYE 2026

First Year Total: Around N550,000 - N700,000 if you buy a good laptop and private hostel.

Per Year After: Around N300,000 - N400,000.

It is not cheap, but with planning and small side hustles like writing, freelancing, and coding, you can manage it.

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