Africa-Press – Sierra-Leone. The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of Njala University, Bo Campus, has raised concerns over the recently announced tuition fees for the 2025/2026 academic year, describing the increments as “exorbitant” and potentially burdensome for students.
According to the official fee schedule released by the Office of the Finance Director, Njala University, the tuition for postgraduate programs is as follows:
School of Postgraduate Studies – 2025/2026 Fees
Postgraduate Diploma – Le 16,000
Masters in Business Administration (MBA) – Le 43,000
MBA Executive – Le 45,000
Masters of Science (M.Sc) in Information Systems – Le 45,000
Masters in Public Administration and Management – Le 43,000
Masters in Public Health – Le 43,000
Masters of Science (M.Sc) – Le 40,000
Masters of Arts (MA) – Le 40,000
Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil) – Le 130,000
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) – [Not specified]
The Finance Director, Alusine B. Newland, ACCA, B.Sc (Hons), TDA, noted that the fees reflect the university’s commitment to “excellence in research and teaching”, while ensuring sustainable operations for the institution.
However, the Njala University SUG emphasized that any tuition increase must comply with the Sierra Leone University Act of 2021, Section 21, which stipulates that fee adjustments should be made in consultation with the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education (MTHE).
“We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students,” the SUG statement read. “While we recognize the university’s need to sustain quality education, we urge management to engage constructively with students and explore measures to mitigate the financial impact.”
The student leadership encouraged all Njala University students to remain calm, law-abiding, and patient as dialogue continues with university authorities and relevant government bodies.
“Demanding fair treatment is not a call for confrontation,” the SUG statement emphasized. “We advocate for respectful and constructive discussions to ensure students’ voices are heard.”
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