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: N5,950,000 per year
Medical students at Nile University, Abuja, pay a total fee of N5,950,000 every academic year. The College of Health Sciences at Nile University is partially accredited and has a student quota of 100 per academic year.
According to the institution, its College of Health Sciences, located in Abuja, Nigeria, is known for its standards in medical education and research and was established to provide quality medical training.
Nile University says that it provides state-of-the-art medical laboratories, a comprehensive library with medical texts and journals, and equipped lecture halls.
The institution also says that it emphasises practical training with its partnerships with teaching hospitals where students gain hands-on clinical experience.
Methodology
Nairametrics compiled this ranking using data from the list of accredited medical and dental schools in Nigeria. By focusing on private institutions, we examined the school fees per academic year, ensuring a comprehensive overview of the financial commitments required for medical students.
