Akwa Ibom State University (AKSU) is a public university offering both undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across many fields. At AKSU, students use an online portal for tasks like checking admissions, registering courses, and paying fees.
The university is built to meet Nigeria’s NUC standards. Its main campus sits in Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin LGA, Akwa Ibom State.
AKSU runs multiple campuses and hosts eight faculties. Its academic reach spans technology, agriculture, pure sciences, education, management, and the arts.
Undergraduate Programmes at AKSU
Faculty of Engineering
This faculty trains technical professionals. You’ll find departments such as:
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
- Chemical & Petrochemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Marine & Naval Architecture Engineering
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Agricultural Engineering
Faculty of Biological Sciences
For those drawn to life and biotech realms:
- Biological Science
- Botany
- Zoology
- Microbiology
- Genetics & Biotechnology
- Marine Biology
Faculty of Physical Sciences
Core science departments here include:
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Mathematics & Statistics
- Computer Science
- Geology
Faculty of Education
Designed for future teachers:
- Chemistry Education
- Mathematics Education
- Biology Education
- Physical Education
- Integrated Science Education
Faculty of Agriculture
This is where agricultural research and production are emphasized:
- Soil Science
- Agricultural Economics & Extension
- Animal Science
- Crop Science
Faculty of Social Sciences
Studying human behavior, society, policy:
- Mass Communication
- Public Administration
- Political Science
Faculty of Management Sciences
Business-minded programmes:
- Marketing
- Accounting
- Business Administration
Faculty of Arts
Humanities and culture-focused courses:
- English & Literary Studies
- Religious & Cultural Studies
- History & International Studies
- Theatre Arts
- Philosophy
Postgraduate Programmes at AKSU
Management Sciences
You can pursue postgraduate studies in:
- Accounting
- Banking & Finance
Social Sciences
Economics is currently offered at graduate level.
Agricultural Sciences
AKSU offers postgraduate options in:
- Agricultural Economics & Extension
- Animal Science
- Crop Science
- Soil Science
Arts
Advanced degrees available in:
- Religious & Cultural Studies
- Philosophy
- Performing Arts
Education
Graduate offering: Science Education
Engineering
Postgraduate degrees in:
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Chemical & Petrochemical Engineering
Physical Sciences
You can go deeper in:
- Geology
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
Biological Sciences
Graduate-level options include:
- Genetics & Biotechnology
- Botany
- Zoology
- Marine Biology
- Microbiology
Using the AKSU Student Portal
The student portal (portal.aksu.edu.ng) is central. Both fresh and returning students rely on it to manage academic affairs.
Once you register on the portal, you can:
- Pay school fees
- Register courses
- View semester results
- Pay acceptance fees
- Check admission status
- Apply for admission deferment
How to Pay School Fees via the Portal
- Go to the portal
- Input your JAMB registration number and portal access code
- Go to “Payment”
- Choose your level and semester
- Select a bank payment method
- Print the fee invoice and settle it at the bank
- Or, pick “online payment” and pay with your ATM card
How to Register Courses
- Visit the portal
- Log in with JAMB reg. number + access code
- Head to “Courses”
- Pick your level and semester, click “Load”
- Select courses, confirm, submit
- Print your course form
How to View Semester Results
- Log in
- Click “Results”
- Choose session & semester
- Submit to view
Paying Acceptance Fee
For new students:
- Use the “Admission” section in the portal
- Click “Make Payment Link”
- Print invoice, then pay through the approved bank/e-transact channel
Checking Admission Status
- Log in to portal
- Use “Check Admission Status”
- Enter exam year & registration number
- View your admission outcome
Applying for Deferment
If you can’t start immediately:
- Go to “Admission” on portal
- Click “Defer Admission”
- Fill the form, submit, await approval
AKSU School Fees & Recent Updates
AKSU has revised its fee regime. The latest published rates are:
- Freshers (Indigene): ₦93,000
- Freshers (Non-Indigene): ₦123,000
- Returning students (Indigene): ₦53,000
- Returning students (Non-Indigene): ₦73,000
These new rates were confirmed by the university.
Fees for postgraduate programmes (2024/2025) are also available: - PGD: ₦150,000
- Masters (M.Sc / M.A / M.Ed / M.Engr): ₦180,000
- PhD: ₦220,000
Paid in instalments (60% first semester, 40% second).
AKSU also imposes a matriculation fee. For example, ₦5,700 is required during matriculation via the portal.
If you delay in paying acceptance or school fees, consequences include admission cancellation or being barred from exams.
Leadership & History
Laying the foundation for AKSU began on October 18, 2000 under Governor Victor Attah. Legislative approval came on September 15, 2009 under Governor Godswill Akpabio. Full academic work began November 1, 2010. The first Vice-Chancellor was Professor Sunday W. Petters from 2010 to 2015. He was followed by Professor Eno Ibanga (2015–2020), then Professor Nse Essien.
Recently, Professor Otoabasi Etim Akpan was appointed Acting Vice Chancellor by the university council, pending selection of a permanent VC.
Campuses & Access
The main campus is in Ikot Akpaden, Mkpat Enin LGA. There’s also a campus at Obio Akpa in Oruk Anam LGA. Traveling from Uyo to Ikot Akpaden generally takes 50 to 60 minutes, via Abak, Eket, Oron roads.
Article updated 17 hours ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
