An application fee of US$60 is payable at the time of submission of the application.

Master’s Programmes

• • Theological Seminary: Master’s tuition fees differ according to the economic levels of the current country of residence of a student. As such, the various African countries have been clustered into 5 tiers (Masters Tier System). The fees per credit for each tier are as follows:
    • Tier A* US$ 40 per credit
    • Tier B* US$ 55 per credit
    • Tier C* US$ 85 per credit
    • Tier D* US$ 110 per credit
    • Tier E* US$ 225 per credit

• • School of Postgraduate Studies: Master’s tuition fees for the school of Postgraduate programs (which are offered under the Open Distance and eLearning mode) are US$ 60 per credit. This special rate is for 2026 and 2027, and it shall be reviewed at the end of 2027. 

Doctoral Programmes

For doctoral programmes, the fees per credit are as follows for all students:

• • • Professional Doctoral Programmes US$125 per credit
    • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) US$150 per credit

Tuition Discounts  

• • Denominational employees are given a 20% discount on the Master’s tuition fees per credit.
  • A discount of 7.5% on Tuition fees only will be given to the students who register during the early registration period.

• Note: The number of credits for each programme per year is provided HERE to assist in computing the tuition fees in a particular year.

General Fees

Some AUA fees are per session, others are typically once per programme, and some are only payable when a student has a specific need. They are categorised as such below

• • Per Session Fees (Fees that are charged each session/semester):
    • Registration Fee US$75
    • ICT Fee – AUA Campus US$150
    • ICT Fee – Extended Instructional Site US$50
    • Library Fee—Master’s programmes US$110
    • Library Fee—Doctoral programmes US$135
    • Exam Fees US$20
    • Lab Fees (for MSc in Applied Computer Science) US$100

Note: Students who register for 1-6 credits in a session or semester will pay 50% of the Other Fees, except for the Registration Fees and Thesis/Project.

• • Per Annum Fees
    • Research Conference Fee US$50
    • Student Association Fee US$5
  • One-Time Fees
    • Master’s Thesis/Project Fee US$ 500
    • Graduation Fee US$400

Other Fees and Charges as Applicable

• • Challenge examination:  30% of the tuition credits. The other fees do not apply. 
  • Tuition and Fee Adjustments: Students who withdraw from a class within the first 15% of the contact hours, or before 2 weeks after the beginning of the academic period during which they were to complete an independent study, are eligible to receive full tuition and fees for the class(es) withdrawn from.
  • When a student registers for a class as Audit, the tuition rate for that class is 50% of the regular rate, but all other fees apply.

  • Graduation Regalia:

    • Master’s Degree:     Hire $40;           Purchase $110

    • Doctorate Degree: Purchase $250

A discount of 7.5% on the tuition fees will be given to Students who pay full fees (Tuition & General fees) for the session before the close of the normal registration period.

Students must purchase their own prescribed textbooks. It is advised that student’s budget approximately US$400 per semester for books.

Student Housing and Meals

Students studying at AUA typically travel to one of the campuses for the study session and may have a variety of options, depending on the location. Due to the wide variability in costs and the fact that different instructional locations charge differently, the Registrar’s Office will provide every student with an updated price list for that year and location for accommodation and meals.

• • Accommodation at AUA: At the AUA Campus, hostel charges are charged per night  as follows:
    • Double room shared by two occupants: US$10 per night
    • Single room (one student in the room): US$15 per night
    • En-suite room US$20 per night
    • N.B. If the student brings his or her own bedding, the rates above are all US$2.5 less per night
  • Meal costs at AUA: Meals at the AUA Cafeteria cost as follows:

    • Breakfast $3.70

    • Lunch       $5.50

    • Supper     $5.50

      However, hostel residents shall receive complimentary lunch.

  • Even where a student has a payment plan, meals and accommodation must be paid for in full, in advance, for the intended period of stay.