Candidates seeking admission into the OAUTHC School of Nursing for the 2026/2027 academic session should understand both the financial obligations and entry requirements before completing the application.
The institution is formally known as the Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex College of Nursing Sciences. It operates through the Ife Hospital Unit in Ile-Ife and the Wesley Guild Hospital campus in Ilesa, Osun State.
The college offers a four-year National Diploma and Higher National Diploma Nursing programme. Candidates may apply to either campus, although the management reserves the right to post admitted students to the campus where spaces are available.
OAUTHC has not published a complete, publicly accessible 2026/2027 school-fee schedule showing the approved tuition, acceptance fee, accommodation fee and other compulsory charges for each level.
Applicants should therefore avoid treating figures shared on blogs, WhatsApp groups or social media as official. The amount displayed on the student’s portal or official invoice should be regarded as the correct school fee.
This guide explains the available fee information, entry requirements, application charges, expected expenses and payment precautions.
OAUTHC School of Nursing Fees at a Glance
| Payment Category | Current Status |
|---|---|
| 2026/2027 tuition fee | Not publicly released |
| Acceptance fee | Confirm through the admission portal |
| Application/Post-UTME fee | Confirm the amount generated on the portal |
| Hostel accommodation | Not publicly announced |
| Clinical and laboratory charges | May appear on the student’s invoice |
| Registration and ICT charges | Confirm through the student portal |
| Uniform and nursing equipment | Usually budgeted separately |
| Professional examination fees | Depend on the student’s level |
| Payment channel | OAUTHC portal through Remita |
The college’s public application portal currently indicates that admission application is in progress. However, different sections of the portal display inconsistent application amounts, including ₦15,000 and ₦20,000. Candidates should pay only the exact amount generated inside their application dashboards.
The application charge is different from the main school fee.
How Much Is OAUTHC School of Nursing School Fees?
The exact OAUTHC College of Nursing Sciences school fees for 2026/2027 have not been published in a complete official schedule that the public can independently verify.
This means that figures circulating online should be regarded as estimates until the college releases an official invoice.
A report concerning a major fee dispute in 2024 stated that proposed charges were later reduced to approximately ₦361,000 for ND students and ₦640,000 for HND students. However, the report came from an education-rights organisation, not an official OAUTHC fee circular. It also concerned an earlier session and should not be presented as the approved 2026/2027 fee.
School fees can change because of adjustments to tuition, clinical training, accommodation, professional examinations and administrative services. Parents should therefore prepare a flexible budget while waiting for the official 2026/2027 invoice.
Expected Breakdown of OAUTHC Nursing Fees
The amount described as “school fees” may include several separate charges.
1. Tuition fee
Tuition covers academic instruction throughout the session. The amount may differ between ND and HND students and may also vary according to the student’s level.
Fresh students should not assume that the amount paid by a returning student will be the same as their own bill.
2. Acceptance fee
Newly admitted candidates may be required to pay an acceptance fee to confirm that they have accepted the admission offer.
Acceptance fees are generally separate from tuition and often have an earlier payment deadline. Candidates should pay only after confirming their admission through the official portal and JAMB CAPS.
3. Registration and portal charges
Fresh students may pay for registration, identity cards, student records, verification of credentials and access to digital services.
Some of these charges may be payable only once, while others may appear on the invoice every session.
4. Medical examination
Because Nursing is a healthcare programme, newly admitted students may undergo medical screening before registration.
The exercise may include physical examinations, laboratory investigations, vaccination checks and other health-related assessments.
5..Clinical and laboratory fees
Nursing students receive both classroom and practical training. They may therefore pay charges connected with laboratory demonstrations, clinical postings, simulation exercises and practical materials.
These expenses may increase as students progress to levels involving more intensive hospital training.
6. Uniforms and equipment
Students may be required to purchase approved nursing uniforms and clinical equipment.
Common items include clinical uniforms, laboratory coats, nursing shoes, name tags, stethoscopes, thermometers, watches with second hands and blood-pressure equipment.
Candidates should wait for official specifications before purchasing these materials. Buying the wrong colour or design could lead to unnecessary expenses.
6. Hostel accommodation
OAUTHC has not publicly announced the 2026/2027 hostel fee or whether accommodation will be compulsory for every student.
Applicants should confirm whether accommodation is included in the main invoice or paid separately. They should also verify bed-space availability, payment deadlines and items permitted in the hostel.
7. Examination and professional charges
Students may pay internal examination fees and additional charges connected with professional registration, licensing examinations, indexing or final assessments.
These expenses may depend on the student’s stage of training and the requirements of the relevant professional authority.
Fresh Students and Returning Students
Fresh students usually pay more than returning students because their invoices may include one-time admission and registration expenses.
A new student’s bill may cover acceptance, medical screening, identity card, registration, tuition, clinical training and accommodation.
Returning students may not repeat the acceptance fee, but they can still be responsible for tuition, hostel accommodation, examinations, clinical postings and level-specific professional charges.
HND students may also receive higher invoices because of advanced clinical work and professional examination expenses. Students should therefore rely on invoices generated for their individual programmes and levels.
OAUTHC School of Nursing Entry Requirements for 2026/2027
Candidates applying for the ND/HND Nursing programme must satisfy the following academic and admission conditions.
1. Minimum JAMB score
Applicants must participate in the 2026 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination and obtain a minimum score of 180.
The current OAUTHC admission information identifies 180 as the minimum institutional benchmark. Scoring 180 only makes a candidate eligible to participate in the admission process; it does not guarantee admission.
Applicants should aim for a higher score because Nursing admission is competitive and the number of qualified candidates may exceed the available spaces.
2. First-choice requirement
Candidates must select either:
- OAUTHC College of Nursing Sciences, Ife Hospital Unit, Ile-Ife; or
- OAUTHC College of Nursing Sciences, Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa.
The selected campus must appear as the applicant’s first-choice institution on JAMB records.
Candidates who initially selected another institution may complete a change of institution through an accredited JAMB centre before applying. The latest detailed official OAUTHC admission notice also states that admitted candidates may be posted to either campus.
3. Required UTME subjects
Applicants must sit for the following four UTME subjects:
1. Use of English
2. Biology
3. Chemistry
4. Physics
A candidate who wrote the wrong UTME subject combination may not qualify, even after scoring 180 or above.
4. O’Level requirements
Candidates must possess five credit passes in:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
The credits may be obtained through WAEC SSCE/GCE, NECO SSCE/GCE or NABTEB in not more than two sittings.
The latest detailed official admission notice states that candidates using NABTEB cannot combine it with a result from another examination body. A candidate presenting NABTEB should therefore provide the required subjects through an acceptable NABTEB result arrangement.
5. Minimum age
The latest detailed official OAUTHC admission requirement sets the minimum age at 16 years.
Candidates should confirm the exact date by which they must have attained 16 in the current 2026/2027 admission notice. The date of birth entered during registration must agree with the applicant’s JAMB profile, birth certificate and other supporting records.
6. O’Level upload to JAMB CAPS
Applicants must upload their O’Level results to the JAMB Central Admission Processing System.
Candidates should visit an accredited JAMB CBT centre to confirm that their examination type, year, number, subjects and grades have been uploaded correctly.
Completing the OAUTHC application alone may not be sufficient if the applicant’s O’Level result is absent from JAMB CAPS.
7. OAUTHC Post-UTME Screening
Eligible candidates are expected to participate in a computer-based Post-UTME screening exercise.
The latest detailed official notice states that the screening is conducted as a Computer-Based Test. The college will announce the date, time and venue through the application portal or examination slip.
Applicants should prepare in:
- English Language
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Basic Mathematics and general science concepts
Candidates should practise computer-based questions and learn how to manage their time effectively.
Documents Required for Application and Screening
Applicants should prepare the following documents:
- 2026 JAMB result slip
- O’Level result
- Birth certificate or declaration of age
- Recent passport photograph
- JAMB change-of-institution slip, where applicable
- Application payment receipt
- OAUTHC registration printout
- Examination or screening slip
- State-of-origin certificate, where requested
The official portal requires applicants to use an active personal email address and upload a recent passport photograph. It also advises candidates not to create more than one application account.
How to Confirm and Pay OAUTHC School Fees
Successful candidates should follow this process:
1. Visit the official OAUTHC schools portal.
2. Log in with the email address and password used during application.
3. Confirm the admission offer.
4. Accept the admission through JAMB CAPS where required.
5. Open the payment or school-fee section.
6. Generate an official invoice or Remita Retrieval Reference.
7. Confirm the student’s name, programme, campus and session.
8. Pay through the authorised Remita platform.
9. Return to the portal to verify the payment.
10. Print and keep the official receipt.
OAUTHC states that online application payments should be completed through Remita using the official portal. Applicants experiencing payment problems are advised to retain their RRR and the confirmation message sent by Remita.
How to Avoid Admission and School-Fee Scams
Applicants should not pay money to individuals claiming to be admission officers, lecturers or agents.
OAUTHC has warned prospective candidates that it has not appointed individuals to sell admission forms on behalf of the college. Anyone acting outside the official application procedure does so at their own risk.
Do not share your JAMB password, email password, debit-card PIN or bank OTP. Keep all receipts and confirm suspicious payment requests through the official OAUTHC contact channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is OAUTHC School of Nursing school fees for 2026/2027?
The complete official fee schedule has not been publicly released. Admitted students should check their portals for the approved amount.
What is the OAUTHC nursing cut-off mark?
The minimum UTME score is 180.
Does OAUTHC accept two O’Level sittings?
Yes. Applicants may obtain the required five credits in not more than two sittings. NABTEB should not be combined with another examination result.
What subjects are required?
Candidates need credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Must OAUTHC be the first choice?
Yes. Applicants must select the Ile-Ife or Ilesa campus as their first-choice institution or complete a JAMB change of institution.
Is the application fee the same as school fees?
No. The application fee covers the admission process. Tuition and other registration charges are paid after admission.
Can school fees be paid in instalments?
OAUTHC has not publicly confirmed a general 2026/2027 instalment policy. Students should obtain official approval before making partial payments.
Conclusion
The complete OAUTHC School of Nursing school fees for the 2026/2027 academic session have not yet been published in a publicly accessible official schedules.
Applicants should wait for the invoice generated through the official portal rather than relying on unofficial estimates.
To qualify for admission, candidates must score at least 180 in the 2026 UTME, select an OAUTHC College of Nursing Sciences campus as their first choice and possess five O’Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
Candidates must also use the correct UTME subject combination, upload their results to JAMB CAPS and participate in the Post-UTME screening.
