Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), formerly known as Anambra State University (ANSU), is a state-owned university in Nigeria.
The university has three campuses located in Uli, Alor, and Igbariam.
It was established by the Anambra State Government in 2000 and is officially accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC).
COOU was named after Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu, the leader of the breakaway Republic of Biafra, to immortalize his legacy. The name change was enacted by the Anambra State House of Assembly on September 11, 2014.
School fees, also known as tuition fees, are fees paid by students at educational institutions. These fees cover various components such as matriculation fees, students’ week, cultural events, exhibitions, practicals, and sometimes include facilities like health and insurance.
The school fees at COOU vary depending on the level, course, and faculty of the student. The following is the school fees schedule for the 2023/2024 academic session for both new and returning undergraduate students at COOU:
Fresh Students Fees:
- Medicine/Surgery: ₦401,815.00
- Pharmaceutical Sciences: ₦201,815.00
- Law Courses: ₦187,465.00
- Professional/Science-Based Courses: ₦137,465.00
- Non-Professional Courses: ₦127,465.00
Second Year Student’s Fees:
- Medicine/Surgery: ₦401,315.00
- Pharmaceutical Sciences: ₦201,315.00
- Law Courses: ₦186,965.00
- Professional/Science-Based Courses: ₦136,965.00
- Non-Professional Courses: ₦126,965.00
Third Year Student’s Fees:
- Medicine/Surgery: ₦251,315.00
- Pharmaceutical Sciences: ₦201,315.00
- Law Courses: ₦186,965.00
- Professional/Science-Based Courses: ₦136,965.00
- Non-Professional Courses: ₦126,965.00
Fourth-Year Student’s Fees:
- Pre-Clinical, Clinical: ₦251,315.00
- Law Courses: ₦186,965.00
- Professional/Science-Based Courses: ₦136,965.00
- Non-Professional Courses: ₦126,965.00
Fifth-Year Student Fees:
- Clinical: ₦186,965.00
- Professional (Law Courses): ₦186,965.00
- Professional & Science Courses (Eng/Env.): ₦136,965.00
- Non-Professional (Agriculture): ₦126,965.00
Sixth Year Students:
- Clinical Courses: Rewrite the above as a blog post in simple English.
To pay the acceptance fee, which is a crucial fee for new students to confirm their admission, follow these steps:
- Log into the COOU website at http://portal.coou.edu.ng.
- Search for “Confirm Admission Status” on the Undergraduate page.
- Generate your N1,500 invoice and pay via Remita through the listed banks or use online payment with your ATM.
- Return to the COOU portal and click on “Verify Account” for login details.
- Once logged in, make your payment and print the receipt for future reference.
Please note that the above information is subject to change, and it’s always advisable to visit the official COOU website or contact the university for the most accurate and up-to-date fee information.