{"id":51108,"date":"2025-10-24T15:37:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-24T15:37:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/njala-university-students-voice-concerns-on-fee-hike"},"modified":"2025-10-24T17:25:47","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T17:25:47","slug":"njala-university-students-voice-concerns-on-fee-hike","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/sierra-leone\/all-news\/njala-university-students-voice-concerns-on-fee-hike","title":{"rendered":"Njala University Students Voice Concerns on Fee Hike"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. <\/strong><\/span>The Students\u2019 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 \u201cexorbitant\u201d and potentially burdensome for students.<\/p>\n<p>According to the official fee schedule released by the Office of the Finance Director, Njala University, the tuition for postgraduate programs is as follows:<\/p>\n<p>School of Postgraduate Studies \u2013 2025\/2026 Fees<\/p>\n<p>Postgraduate Diploma \u2013 Le 16,000<\/p>\n<p>Masters in Business Administration (MBA) \u2013 Le 43,000<\/p>\n<p>MBA Executive \u2013 Le 45,000<\/p>\n<p>Masters of Science (M.Sc) in Information Systems \u2013 Le 45,000<\/p>\n<p>Masters in Public Administration and Management \u2013 Le 43,000<\/p>\n<p>Masters in Public Health \u2013 Le 43,000<\/p>\n<p>Masters of Science (M.Sc) \u2013 Le 40,000<\/p>\n<p>Masters of Arts (MA) \u2013 Le 40,000<\/p>\n<p>Masters of Philosophy (M.Phil) \u2013 Le 130,000<\/p>\n<p>Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) \u2013 [Not specified]<\/p>\n<p>The Finance Director, Alusine B. Newland, ACCA, B.Sc (Hons), TDA, noted that the fees reflect the university\u2019s commitment to \u201cexcellence in research and teaching\u201d, while ensuring sustainable operations for the institution.<\/p>\n<p>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).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all students,\u201d the SUG statement read. \u201cWhile we recognize the university\u2019s need to sustain quality education, we urge management to engage constructively with students and explore measures to mitigate the financial impact.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDemanding fair treatment is not a call for confrontation,\u201d the SUG statement emphasized. \u201cWe advocate for respectful and constructive discussions to ensure students\u2019 voices are heard.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Sierra-Leone<\/span> Follow <span style=\"color: #ff6600\">Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Sierra-Leone. The Students\u2019 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 \u201cexorbitant\u201d and potentially burdensome for students. 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