Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), does not currently run an accredited Medicine and Surgery programme, so there is no official school fees schedule for MBBS or a College of Medicine at the university for the 2026/2027 academic session. Candidates searching for this fee structure are likely thinking of AAUA because of its strong reputation as a state university in Ondo State, but the National Universities Commission (NUC) has not accredited a Medicine and Surgery degree at this institution as at the current admission cycle. This article clarifies that position clearly, explains what health-related and science-based courses AAUA does offer, gives the actual fee structure applicable at the university, and points prospective medical students toward institutions in Nigeria that do run accredited Medicine and Surgery programmes.
Does AAUA Offer Medicine and Surgery?
No. Adekunle Ajasin University’s accredited course list, as published through its faculties, does not include Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). The university runs eight faculties covering Agriculture, Arts, Education, Law, Science, Environmental Studies, Management Sciences, and Social Sciences, and none of these currently houses a College of Medicine or a Faculty of Clinical Sciences. AAUA also does not yet offer Nursing Science as an accredited course, which places it in a different category from universities that run full basic medical sciences and clinical training programmes.
This means that a candidate who selects AAUA as a first-choice institution on the JAMB portal cannot apply for Medicine and Surgery there, since the course simply does not exist within the university’s current academic structure. Candidates interested in AAUA should instead look at the courses the university genuinely offers within its Faculty of Science and other science-based departments, such as Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and related applied science courses, which share some foundational subjects with pre-clinical training but do not lead to a medical degree.
What This Means for Prospective Medical Students
A candidate whose goal is to study Medicine and Surgery needs to apply to a university where the course is accredited and actively running. In Nigeria, Medicine and Surgery is offered at a specific group of federal, state, and private universities that maintain a College of Medicine, a teaching hospital or an affiliated clinical training site, and full accreditation from the NUC and the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). Since AAUA is not among these institutions, a candidate aiming for Medicine and Surgery should redirect their JAMB first-choice selection to a university that offers the course, particularly one within reasonable distance if location is a factor, or one whose fee structure and admission requirements match the candidate’s budget and academic profile.
AAUA School Fees for the Courses It Actually Offers
While Medicine and Surgery is not available, AAUA remains one of the more affordable state universities in Nigeria, and understanding its general fee structure is useful for candidates considering any of its genuine course offerings. As a state government-owned institution, AAUA charges considerably lower tuition than most private universities, including private institutions that do run Medicine and Surgery.
| Fee Category | Approximate Amount |
|---|---|
| Acceptance fee (newly admitted students) | ₦50,000 – ₦75,000 |
| School fees, Faculty of Law, Science, Arts, Social Sciences, Agriculture (fresher) | ₦75,000 – ₦150,000 |
| School fees, returning students | ₦80,000 – ₦100,000 |
These figures cover tuition, examination fees, and other standard institutional charges, but they exclude hostel accommodation, departmental levies specific to certain courses, and other miscellaneous charges that a department may apply. Because fee schedules can be revised at the start of a session, candidates should always confirm the exact current amount directly on the AAUA e-portal before making any payment, rather than relying on figures from a previous academic year.
AAUA Admission Requirements for Its Available Courses
Even though Medicine and Surgery is not on offer, candidates interested in AAUA’s science-based or other accredited courses still need to meet the university’s standard admission requirements. The approved JAMB cut-off mark for AAUA across its courses for the 2026/2027 session is 180, meaning a candidate must score at least 180 in UTME to be considered eligible for the university’s admission screening process. Beyond the UTME score, a candidate needs a minimum of five credit passes in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE), National Examinations Council (NECO), or an approved equivalent, obtained in not more than two sittings, with English Language and Mathematics compulsory, along with other subjects relevant to the chosen course.
Direct Entry candidates holding an IJMB, JUPEB, National Diploma, Higher National Diploma, or an equivalent advanced qualification can also apply into AAUA’s available programmes, subject to meeting the specific grade requirements attached to their intended course.
Universities in Nigeria That Offer Medicine and Surgery
Since AAUA does not run the course, a candidate targeting Medicine and Surgery should consider the range of federal, state, and private universities in Nigeria that maintain accredited Colleges of Medicine. Federal universities such as the University of Ibadan, University of Lagos, Obafemi Awolowo University, University of Ilorin, and Ahmadu Bello University are long-established options with lower tuition compared to private universities, since they receive government subvention. State universities such as Lagos State University, Ekiti State University, and Ladoke Akintola University of Technology also run accredited Medicine and Surgery programmes with fee structures generally higher than pure arts or social science courses but still considerably lower than private institutions.
Private universities that run Medicine and Surgery, such as Bowen University, Babcock University, and Afe Babalola University, charge significantly higher tuition, often running into millions of naira per session, reflecting the cost of maintaining teaching hospitals, clinical equipment, and smaller class sizes. A candidate weighing these options should factor in not just the tuition fee itself but also accommodation costs, the duration of the programme (six years for most Medicine and Surgery degrees in Nigeria), and the availability of a functional teaching hospital for clinical training.
Steps to Take If You Want Medicine and Surgery Elsewhere
- Confirm accreditation status. Before selecting any university for Medicine and Surgery, verify on the NUC’s list of accredited programmes that the specific university currently runs an accredited MBBS degree, since accreditation status can change between sessions.
- Check the JAMB subject combination. Medicine and Surgery typically requires English Language, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics in UTME, alongside O’Level credits in the same subjects plus Mathematics.
- Compare cut-off marks. Medicine and Surgery carries one of the highest departmental cut-off marks across Nigerian universities, commonly ranging from 200 to above 250 depending on the institution, so candidates should confirm the specific figure for their target university.
- Compare fee structures. Federal and state universities offer considerably lower fees than private universities for the same six-year programme, so candidates should weigh affordability against admission competitiveness.
- Apply through JAMB, selecting the chosen university as first choice, and prepare for that university’s Post-UTME screening process once eligibility is confirmed.
FAQs
Does Adekunle Ajasin University offer Medicine and Surgery?
No. AAUA does not currently have an accredited Medicine and Surgery programme, so there is no official fee schedule for the course at the university.
Does AAUA offer Nursing Science instead?
No. AAUA does not yet offer Nursing Science as an accredited course either, based on the university’s current list of faculties and departments.
What is the general JAMB cut-off mark for AAUA?
The approved cut-off mark for AAUA across its available courses for the 2026/2027 session is 180.
How much are AAUA school fees for the courses it does offer?
Fresher school fees generally range from ₦75,000 to ₦150,000, with an acceptance fee between ₦50,000 and ₦75,000, though exact figures should be confirmed on the university’s e-portal for the current session.
Where should I apply if I want to study Medicine and Surgery in Ondo State or nearby?
Candidates should look at universities with an accredited College of Medicine, such as Obafemi Awolowo University in neighbouring Osun State, or other federal, state, and private universities running the programme, rather than AAUA.