Bells University of Technology (BELLSTECH) charges between ₦1,057,750 and ₦1,444,950 per session for undergraduate tuition in the 2025/2026 academic session, depending on your college and level. New students also pay a ₦100,000 acceptance fee. Hostel costs sit around ₦180,000–₦250,000. Use the tables below to find the figure for your programme, then confirm with the bursary before you pay.
BELLSTECH runs four colleges: College of Engineering (COLENG), College of Natural and Applied Sciences (COLNAS), College of Management Sciences (COLMANS), and College of Environmental Sciences (COLENVS). The campus sits in Ota, Ogun State. Visit the official Bells University website for the master document.
How much is Bells University tuition for 2025/2026?
The figures below are the approved 2025/2026 fees, drawn from the Bells University fee schedule and corroborating aggregators. New (100 level) students pay more because the first session bundles the acceptance fee, ID card, matriculation, and orientation charges.
| College | 100 Level (Fresh) | 200–500 Level (Returning) |
| College of Engineering (COLENG) | ₦1,444,950 | ₦1,176,750 |
| College of Natural and Applied Sciences (COLNAS) | ₦1,374,950 | ₦1,106,750 |
| College of Environmental Sciences (COLENVS) | ₦1,374,950 | ₦1,106,750 |
| College of Management Sciences (COLMANS) | ₦1,324,950 | ₦1,057,750 |
| Agricultural & Bio-Resources Engineering (tuition waived) | ₦991,200 | ₦723,000 |
These totals already roll in tuition, e-library/Kortext subscription, BUPF levy, BUSA, medical screening, ICT, and the New Horizon orientation charge. They do not include hostel or the acceptance fee, which sit on separate lines.
Which programmes have tuition waived?
Bells has waived tuition (you still pay other levies and accommodation) on ten programmes for the 2025/2026 session:
- B.Eng. Agricultural and Bio-Resources Engineering
- B.Sc. Applied Mathematics
- B.Sc. Industrial Chemistry
- B.Sc. Physics with Electronics
- B.Sc. Statistics
- B.Tech Agriculture and Agricultural Technology
- B.Tech. Biotechnology
- B.Tech. Building Technology
- B.Tech. Quantity Surveying
- B.Tech. Urban and Regional Planning
If you are admitted into any of these, you keep the waiver as long as you stay in the programme.
What does the acceptance fee cover?
Newly admitted students pay a one-off ₦100,000 acceptance fee to confirm their slot. It is non-refundable. You pay it through the school portal after clearance at the academic office — not into any personal account.
How much is Bells University hostel accommodation?
Hostel is mandatory: Bells runs a fully residential campus. The 2025/2026 hostel charge falls around ₦180,000–₦250,000 per session, depending on hall and bed configuration. Silver rooms are allocated first-come, first-served. Confirm the exact band with the Student Affairs office once you accept admission.
Bells University Postgraduate fees
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD)
| Programme | Fees per Session |
| Pure Sciences | ₦680,000 |
| Food Sciences | ₦680,000 |
| ICT | ₦680,000 |
Masters (M.Sc., M.Eng., MBA)
| Programme | Per Session | Acceptance Fee |
| M.Sc. Pure Sciences / Food Sciences | ₦1,545,000 | ₦100,000 |
| M.Sc. ICT | ₦1,545,000 | ₦100,000 |
| M.Sc. Architecture | ₦1,545,000 | ₦100,000 |
| M.Sc. Management Sciences | ₦1,250,000 | ₦100,000 |
| M.Eng. Engineering | ₦1,545,000 | ₦100,000 |
| MBA | ₦1,650,000 | ₦100,000 |
Half of the total is due before the first-semester exam. Medical screening for postgraduate students is paid directly to the University Medical Account.
Ph.D. Programmes
| Programme | Per Session | External Examiner Fee |
| Ph.D. Pure Sciences / Food Sciences / ICT | ₦900,000–₦1,050,000 | ₦80,000 |
| Ph.D. Engineering / Environmental Sciences | ₦1,050,000 | ₦80,000 |
| Ph.D. Management Sciences | ₦900,000 | ₦80,000 |
The external examiner fee is paid in the final session of the programme.
How do you pay Bells University fees?
Bells lets you stagger payments in four equal instalments across the session:
- 25% on first-semester resumption
- 25% before the first-semester exam
- 25% on second-semester resumption
- 25% before the second-semester exam
Payments go through portal.bellsuniversity.edu.ng using a Mastercard or Verve debit card. Bells does not accept transfers, cash deposits, or any third-party agent. New students must visit the academic office for clearance before paying the acceptance fee.
Who do you call for fee inquiries?
For tuition or payment-related questions, contact the Bursary Officer on +234 818 207 1340 or +234 803 526 3299. Always confirm the live figure before paying — private universities adjust fees session-by-session.
Bells University of Technology school fees FAQ
How much is Bells University school fees for 2025/2026?
Undergraduate tuition runs from ₦1,057,750 (Management Sciences, 200–500 level) to ₦1,444,950 (Engineering, 100 level), excluding hostel and acceptance fee.
Is Bells University tuition cheaper than Covenant University?
Yes. Bells' top fee sits around ₦1.44 million; Covenant's top fee (Engineering) is ₦2,009,280 for 2025/2026. Bells is one of the more affordable mainstream private universities in Nigeria.
How much is Bells University acceptance fee?
₦100,000, paid once on admission, non-refundable.
How much is Bells University hostel accommodation?
Around ₦180,000–₦250,000 per session. Hostel is mandatory because Bells is a fully residential campus.
Can I pay Bells University fees in instalments?
Yes — four 25% instalments per session, tied to resumption and exam dates.
What payment methods does Bells accept?
Mastercard or Verve debit cards through the school portal. Bank transfers and deposits are not accepted.
Does Bells University offer scholarships?
Yes. Ten programmes have tuition waived for 2025/2026, and Bells runs merit and need-based scholarships through its admissions office.
What is the Bells University dress code?
Skirts or skirts-and-blouse at knee length or longer; no pantsuits; modest colours; covered footwear with no extreme heels.
Always confirm the current figure with the Bells bursary or admissions office before you pay — private universities adjust fees session-by-session.