Anambra State University is one of the prestigious state universities in southeastern Nigeria. Now known as Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University (COOU), the tertiary institution was established in the year 2000, and it has a 3-Campus structure with its main campus located in the historical town of Uli, particularly at the former site of the Ekwenugo Okeke Polytechnic, formally called Anambra State Polytechnic.
Anambra State University Courses Accredited by the National Universities Commission
Officially accredited and recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC), Anambra State University offer various courses that are recognized across the country and beyond. Courses at the institution and their various departments are spread across its faculties which are located on the university’s three campuses.
If you are hoping to gain admission to the University and would want to know the courses the institution offers, below is a list of all Anambra State University courses and the faculties they fall under.
Faculty of Agriculture
- Agricultural Economics and Extension
- Soil Science,
- Crop Science and horticulture,
- Animal Science
Faculty of Arts
- English Language,
- Igbo Language and Linguistic
- Theatr Arts,
- Music,
- Philosophy,
- Religion and Society
Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences
- Anatomy
- Physiology
Faculty of Education
- Economics Education
- English Education
- Political Science Education
- Business Education
- Early Childhood Education,
- Education Management
- Guidance and Counselling
- Primary / Elementary Education
- Biology Education
- Computer science education
- Chemistry Education
- Physics education
- Integrated science education
- Mathematics Education
- Human Kinetics
- Library and Information Science
- Technology Education
Faculty of Engineering
- Civil Engineering,
- Chemical Engineering,
- Electrical/Electronic Engineering
- Mechanical engineering
Faculty of Environmental Science
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Environmental management
- Estate management
Faculty of Law
- Law
Faculty of Management Sciences
- Accountancy
- Banking& Finance
- Business Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing
Faculty of Medicine
- Medicine and Surgery
Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacy
Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Computer sciences
- Geology
- Industrial Physics
- Mathematics
- Pure and Industrial Chemistry
- Statistics
Faculty of Natural Sciences
- Biochemistry,
- Biological Sciences
- Microbiology
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Economics
- Mass communication
- Political Science
- Public Administration,
- Psychology
- Sociology
How Many Faculties Does Anambra State University Have?
From the list of Anambra State University courses provided above, you will discover that the University has various faculties. In fact, Anambra State University has a total of ten accredited faculties, and these faculties are shared across the university’s three campuses.
Below is the list of Anambra State University faculties and the campuses you will find them.
Uli Main Campus
(i) Faculty of Engineering
(ii) Faculty of Environmental Sciences
(iii) Faculty of Science
(iv) Pre-Science Programme
Igbariam Campus
(i) Faculty of Agriculture
(ii) Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
Alor Campus
(i) Faculty of Law
(ii) Faculty of Management Sciences
(iii) College of Health Sciences
(iv) University Teaching Hospital
Note: Students considering studying any of the above-listed Anambra state University courses need to pass the university JAMB cut-off mark and have five credits in WAEC (West African Examination Council), NECO (National Examination Council), or any O’Level examination.
What is Anambra State University’s Cut-off Mark?
The cut-off mark for the institution now known as Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University may differ from year to year depending on the general performance in Jamb. Currently, the general cut-off mark is placed at 150 except for courses like law and medicine, whose cut-off mark is 200.
How Much are the School Fees of Anambra State University?
Like most state-owned Universities, the Anambra State University school fees are relatively higher than what is obtainable in federal universities. However, it is imperative to note that in most Federal and state universities, the school fees paid by students differ depending on the course of study and the level of study.
This means that a student of Medicine may pay higher than someone studying Accounting or the English Language at the same university. Similarly, a new student in his or her 1st year of study will likely pay higher school fees than someone in 3rd or 4th year of study. In most state universities also, indigenes of the state pay lesser fees than non-indigenes.
Anambra State University school fees may also differ from one academic session to another as the management reserve the right to either increase or decrease the fee. Currently, the school fees at Uli range from ₦125,465 to ₦401,815 for new students and ₦110,315 to ₦401,315 for old students.
This indicates a massive fee increase from ₦13000 to ₦15000 students paid in 2007 and 2008 before it was increased to ₦26000 and ₦31000. Below is a breakdown of the current school fees for all Anambra State University courses.
| Fresh Students Fees Paid | |
| Medicine/Surgery | ₦401,815.00 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | ₦201,815.00 |
| Law Courses | ₦187,465.00 |
| Professional/Science-Based Courses | ₦137,465.00 |
| Non-Professional Courses | ₦127,465.00 |
| Second Year Students | |
| Medicine/Surgery | ₦401,315.00 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | ₦201,315.00 |
| Law Courses | ₦186,965.00 |
| Professional/Science-Based Courses | ₦136,965.00 |
| Non-Professional Courses | ₦126,965.00 |
| Third Year Students | |
| Medicine/Surgery | ₦251,315.00 |
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | ₦201,315.00 |
| Law Courses | ₦186,965.00 |
| Professional/Science-Based Courses | ₦136,965.00 |
| Non-Professional Courses | ₦126,965.00 |
| Fourth Year Students | |
| Pre-Clinical, Clinical | ₦251,315.00 |
| Law Courses | ₦186,965.00 |
| Professional/Science-Based Courses | ₦136,965.00 |
| Non-Professional Courses | ₦126,965.00 |
| Fifth Year | |
| Clinical | ₦186,965.00 |
| Professional (Law Courses) | ₦186,965.00 |
| Professional and Science Courses (Engineering/Env.) | ₦136,965.00 |
| Non-Professional (Agriculture) | ₦126,965.00 |
| Sixth Year Students | |
| Clinical Courses | ₦113,315.00 |
Note: ANSU school fees are paid per academic session, which constitutes two semesters. While the above-stated amount can change from one academic session to another, you should also know that the University made it clear that late payment will attract penalties in form of extra charges. So, if you are paying for any of the sections late, you may be charged an additional fee.
Anambra State University Courses with the Highest School Fee
Like it is in most federal and State universities, students studying science-based courses pay higher school fees than the rest. At ANSU, students in medicine and surgery pay the highest school fees in the University, with over ₦400,000 for freshers and second-year students and over ₦200,000 for other years.
The second highest school fees are paid by people studying Pharmaceutical Sciences, with over ₦200,000 for freshers and second-year students and over ₦150,000 for students in other years. The third highest school fee is paid by those studying Law. The least ANSU school fees are paid by those in education, arts, and social sciences, with less than ₦150,000 paid for each academic session.
How Do I Pay My COOU School Fees?
To pay your school fees for the Anambra state University courses you choose to study, you must first visit the University’s fee portal at www.coou.edu.ng for every necessary information you need before proceeding to the designated bank for payment.
If you know how much your department is supposed to pay, below are procedures you can follow to pay your COOU school fees:
- Visit the university’s student portal at http://portal.coou.edu.ng
- Click on the Undergraduate panel to generate an invoice
- Proceed to the bank listed for your faculty or department
- You can choose to pay by Remita. You will be given a list of banks in which you can pay through Remita. You can also pay online with your ATM.
- Depending on the platform you used to pay in the money, you will need to return to the COOU portal and click on Verify account so that you can be able to get your login details.
- Go ahead to create an invoice for the stipulated school fee.
Note: The guideline listed above is for all returning students at Anambra State University. For a fresh student, before you go ahead to pay your tuition fee, you must first pay the nonrefundable acceptance fee of ₦26,315. This will enable you to confirm your admission to the University.
How to Pay Your ANSU Acceptance Fee
- Visit http://portal.coou.edu.ng using your search box.
- Click on Confirm Admission Status. You will find it right under the Undergraduate panel.
- Generate your invoice of 1500 and choose to pay by Remita,
- You will then be given a list of banks you can pay through Remita or using your ATM card.
- Having done that, return to the COOU portal and click on Verify account so that you can be able to get your login details.
- Then generate an invoice for the 26,315 acceptance fee.
- Proceed to make the payment.