The medical profession in Nigeria, as in many parts of the world, is highly revered and sought after.
With the increasing demand for quality healthcare, there has been a corresponding rise in the need for highly skilled medical professionals.
To meet this demand, private medical schools have emerged across Nigeria, offering quality education and more sophisticated facilities.
However, the pursuit of a medical degree at these institutions comes with a hefty price tag.
In this feature article, we explore the ten most expensive private medical schools in Nigeria for 2024.
School fees: N2.2 million – N3.2 million per year
In the 2023/2024 session, medical students at Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa State, paid total fees ranging from N2.2 million to N3.2 million, depending on their academic level.
Students in 100-200 levels paid N2.8 million per academic year. Students in 400-500 levels paid N3.2 million per academic year. Students in their 300-level paid N2.2 million, while final-year students paid N2,750,000.
The College of Health Sciences at Bingham University is fully accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), ensuring that its programs meet the standards required for medical education and training in Nigeria.
It has a student quota of 100 students every academic year.
The College of Health Sciences at Bingham University claims that it offers medical education aimed at producing highly skilled and ethical healthcare professionals.
