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: N4 million – N5.5 million per year
For the 2024/2025 session, medical students at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, pay between N4 million and N5.5 million per year, depending on their course level.
First-year students pay N5.5 million, 200-300 level students pay N4.5 million, and 400-600 level students pay N4 million.
These fees include accommodation and feeding. The College of Health Sciences at Babcock University is fully accredited by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
The college has a quota of 50 students per academic year, allowing for a focused and student-centred learning environment.
Babcock University states that its College of Health Sciences offers medical and health science programs designed to produce highly skilled healthcare professionals.
The University claims to provide state-of-the-art facilities for its medical students, including modern laboratories, an anatomy dissection room, simulation centres, and a medical library.
