Starting great at Rivers State University (RSU) centres more on you as a student, knowing your exact school fees. The university keeps things simple: if you haven’t paid your fees yet, you aren't officially on the books as an active student for the year.

The fees for the 2025/2026 session aren't the same for everyone; they change depending on what you are studying. Usually, most competitive courses cost a bit more than the general ones. It's smart to check your specific department’s fees early so you can get settled and start your classes without any stress.

RSU Official Fees 2025/2026 Academic Session

Newly Admitted Students:

FACULTIES

INDIGINES

NON INDIGINES

Agriculture

70,000

120,000

Basic Medical Science

90,000

150,000

Engineering

80,000

130,000

Environmental Science

70,000

120,000

Education

70,000

120,000

Humanities

70,000

120,000

Law

80,000

130,000

Management Science

70,000

120,000

Science

70,000

120,000

Social Science

70,000

120,000

Returning Students:

FACULTIES

INDIGINES

NON INDIGINES

Agriculture

55,000

90,000

Basic Medical Science

80,000

130,000

Engineering

60,000

110,000

Environmental Science

55,000

90,000

Education

55,000

90,000

Humanities

55,000

90,000

Law

60,000

110,000

Management Science

55,000

90,000

Science

55,000

90,000

Social Science

55,000

90,000

How to Pay RSU School Fees 2025/2026 Academic Session

  • Visit eCampus.rsu.edu.ng.

  • Input your login details to access your personal dashboard.

  • Navigate to Payments and click on "School Charges" section on your dashboard.

  • Select the fees and the current session.

  • The system will generate a transaction ID for you.

  • Make the Payment online, or visit any commercial bank with your transaction Id generated from the portal

  • After payment, return to the portal to confirm payment

  • After the payment is successful, go to "Payment Receipts" section on the portal to download and print your receipt. You will need this for your records and registration

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Are school fees paid once or in instalments?
A. RSU expects students to pay school fees in full for the session.

Q. What happens if I don't pay my fees on time?
A. Late payments may incur a penalty fee, and you could be barred from course registration or taking exams.

Q. Can someone else pay my fees for me?
A. Yes, third parties (like parents or guardians) can pay on your behalf, but you must ensure your correct student details are used during the transaction to ensure the payment hits your account.

Q. Can I pay at a bank?
A. Yes, after generating your invoice on the portal, you can take the printout to a designated bank and pay using the "Pay Direct" platform.

Q. Is it safe to pay online?
A. Yes, using the official RSU eCampus portal with recognised payment gateways (like Interswitch or Paystack) is secure.

Q. Is the hostel fee included in the school fees?
A. Hostel fee is a separate payment from school fees.

Q. Is there a refund policy for school fees?
A. Generally, school fees are non refundable once paid.

Q. What do I do if I paid, but it’s not showing on my portal?
A. First, wait 24 to 48 hours for bank processing. If it still doesn't show, take your bank teller/receipt to the Bursary Unit at the RSU campus for verification.