The institution most people mean when they search for “Jigawa State University” medical courses is the Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Health Sciences (JSUMAHS), a dedicated medical-focused public university formerly known as Khadija University, Majia. This distinction matters because Jigawa State’s original state university, established in 2013 in Kafin Hausa, was renamed Sule Lamido University and does not run medical or health science programmes. JSUMAHS, by contrast, was created specifically to train students in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Physiotherapy, and it is the institution whose fee schedule this article covers.
This article explains the naming background behind Jigawa State’s universities, lists the medical courses currently available at JSUMAHS, and breaks down exactly what each category of student pays per session for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Clearing Up the Name: Which “Jigawa State University” Offers Medical Courses?
Jigawa State has had more than one institution carry a name close to “Jigawa State University,” which creates confusion for prospective students searching specifically for medical courses. The original Jigawa State University was established in Kafin Hausa in 2013 and received its NUC licence that same year, with full academic activities beginning in 2014. In December of that year, the state government renamed the institution Sule Lamido University, and it has operated under that name since. Sule Lamido University runs a broad range of science, arts, education, and social science programmes, but it does not offer Medicine and Surgery or a dedicated health sciences faculty.
Separately, Khadija University, Majia was established in 2014 as a private institution by businessman and philanthropist Alhaji Abdulaziz Garba Namadi and was officially incorporated in 2018. In 2024, the Jigawa State Government approved the acquisition of Khadija University for ₦11 billion, converting it into the state’s second public university and repositioning it specifically as a medical and allied health sciences institution under the new name Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Health Sciences (JSUMAHS). This is the institution that now houses Jigawa State’s dedicated medical training programmes, and it is the one this article focuses on.
Medical Courses Offered at JSUMAHS
JSUMAHS runs its Basic Medical Sciences programmes under a Faculty of Health Sciences, alongside separate faculties for Science and Computing, and Social and Management Sciences. The three core medical/health-related undergraduate programmes are:
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (B.NSc.) – trains students for professional nursing practice, covering human anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical nursing procedures, leading to eligibility for registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
- Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science – trains students in diagnostic laboratory techniques, including haematology, microbiology, clinical chemistry, and histopathology, preparing graduates for registration with the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN).
- Physiotherapy – trains students in physical rehabilitation, covering musculoskeletal, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions, preparing graduates for professional practice in hospitals and rehabilitation centres.
These three programmes sit within JSUMAHS’s Basic Medical Sciences category and carry the same approved fee, distinguishing them from the university’s Science and Computing courses and its Social and Management Sciences courses, both of which are priced differently.
JSUMAHS School Fees for Medical Courses 2026/2027
JSUMAHS structures its fees by student category (Jigawa State indigene or non-indigene) for newly admitted students, and by faculty for returning students. The table below summarises the approved fee schedule for the 2026/2027 academic session.
| Fee Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Basic Medical Sciences (Nursing, Medical Lab Science, Physiotherapy) – Indigene | ₦840,000 |
| Basic Medical Sciences (Nursing, Medical Lab Science, Physiotherapy) – Non-Indigene | ₦1,200,000 |
| Returning students – Faculty of Science and Computing | ₦585,000 |
| Returning students – Faculty of Social and Management Sciences | ₦435,000 |
| Acceptance fee (new students) | ₦15,000 |
| Accommodation (Standard) | ₦90,000 |
| Accommodation (Premium) | ₦200,000 |
The ₦840,000 and ₦1,200,000 figures apply specifically to Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, and Physiotherapy, all three of which carry the identical approved charge regardless of which of the three a student is admitted into. This places JSUMAHS’s medical programmes considerably above the general university-wide fee band used for non-medical courses, reflecting the higher cost of clinical placement, laboratory equipment, and specialised medical training infrastructure required to run these programmes properly.
Why Medical Courses Cost More Than Other Programmes at JSUMAHS
The fee gap between JSUMAHS’s Basic Medical Sciences programmes and its other faculties is substantial. A returning student in the Faculty of Science and Computing pays ₦585,000, while a returning student in Social and Management Sciences pays ₦435,000, both well below the ₦840,000 indigene rate charged for Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Physiotherapy. This reflects a pattern common to health-focused institutions in Nigeria: clinical and laboratory-based medical training requires functioning teaching laboratories, hospital-based clinical placement arrangements, specialised equipment, and a higher ratio of practical instruction hours than theory-based courses, all of which raise the cost of running the programme.
The gap between indigene and non-indigene fees is also significant, with non-indigenes paying ₦1,200,000 against ₦840,000 for indigenes, a difference of ₦360,000 for the same programme. This reflects the standard state-subsidy model used by Nigerian state-owned universities, where the state government absorbs part of the cost for its own residents while charging students from other states closer to the full cost of training.
Additional Costs Beyond Tuition
Students admitted into any of JSUMAHS’s medical courses should budget for costs beyond the core tuition figure. The acceptance fee of ₦15,000 is a separate, one-time charge payable after admission is confirmed, and is not included in the tuition amount. Accommodation is also billed separately, with two tiers available: a Standard option at ₦90,000 and a Premium option at ₦200,000, giving students a choice based on budget and preferred hostel conditions. Beyond these published charges, students in Nursing, Medical Laboratory Science, and Physiotherapy should also plan for clinical uniforms, laboratory coats, practical kits, and textbooks specific to their programme, none of which are typically included in the university’s published fee schedule.
Admission Requirements for Medical Courses at JSUMAHS
Admission into JSUMAHS’s medical programmes follows the standard route used across Nigerian universities, combined with subject-specific requirements suited to health sciences. Candidates need a minimum UTME score that meets the university’s approved cut-off, generally around 150, along with five relevant O’Level credit passes, including English Language and Mathematics, obtained from WAEC, NECO, or an equivalent examination body in not more than two sittings. UTME subject combinations for Nursing Science, Medical Laboratory Science, and Physiotherapy typically require English Language, Biology, and Chemistry, alongside either Physics or another related science subject.
Direct Entry candidates may apply with a minimum of Lower Credit in a National Diploma (ND), or a minimum of four points across two subjects for IJMB applicants. All candidates are required to select the university as their choice institution on JAMB and upload their O’Level results to the JAMB Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) before applying through the university’s own admission portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Jigawa State University offer Medicine and Surgery?
Sule Lamido University, formerly known as Jigawa State University, does not offer Medicine and Surgery or any health sciences programme. The medical courses associated with Jigawa State are run by a separate institution, the Jigawa State University of Medical and Allied Health Sciences (JSUMAHS), formerly Khadija University, Majia.
What medical courses does JSUMAHS offer?
JSUMAHS offers Bachelor of Nursing Science, Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science, and Physiotherapy as its three core Basic Medical Sciences programmes.
How much do JSUMAHS medical courses cost?
Fresh students pay ₦840,000 as Jigawa State indigenes or ₦1,200,000 as non-indigenes, for any of the three Basic Medical Sciences programmes.
Is accommodation included in the JSUMAHS medical course fee?
No. Accommodation is billed separately, with a Standard option at ₦90,000 and a Premium option at ₦200,000.
Does JSUMAHS require JAMB for admission into its medical courses?
Yes. Candidates need a qualifying UTME score, generally around 150, along with the relevant O’Level credits and subject combination for their chosen programme, though Direct Entry routes are also available for ND and IJMB holders.