UNILORIN School Fees 2023

UNILORIN School Fees 2023

Welcome to Myscholarshipbaze, here in this post we will be enlightening you on the school fees of the University of Ilorin UNILORIN, Which will also feature fees for new intakes/freshers and as well returning students.

It is very important you have a glimpse or an idea of the amount one is to be paying in the tertiary institution; this will help in the possible planning of expenditures.

This will also help one to know if his parents or guidance can be able to afford such fees to avoid getting stocked in the line of academics.

UNILORIN School Fees 2023 For new students from different departments

• Psychology, Social Work, Criminology and Security Studies, Economics, Political Science, Sociology – N23,000 for levels 100 and 200
• Geography and Environmental Management – N25,000 Naira for levels 100-200.

1. Accounting, Business Administration – 23,000 Naira for levels 200 and 100
2. Geology – 24,800 Naira for level 100; 26,800 Naira for 200’s level.
3. Geophysics – 25,000 Naira for levels 100 and 200
4. Industrial Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics – 25,000 Naira for level 100; 27,000 Naira for level 200
5. Optometry and Vision Science, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Plant Biology, Zoology – 25,000 Naira for level 100; 27,000 Naira for level 200
6. Mass Communication, Information and Communication Science, Library and Information Science, and Telecommunication Science – 25,000 Naira for levels 100-200
7. Computer Science – 25,000 Naira for level 100; 27,000 Naira for level 200
8. Anatomy, Physiology – 25,400 Naira for levels 100, 200
9. Nursing – 25,400 Naira for levels 100 and 200
10. Medicine – 20,900 Naira for levels 100-200
11. Common-Law, Combined Law – 23,000 Naira for level 100; 24,000 Naira for level 200-400
12. Veterinary Medicine faculty – 25,000 Naira for level 100; 27,000 Naira for levels 200, 300, 400
13. Surveying and Geo-informatics, Estate Management, Quantity Surveying, Urban and Regional Planning – 25,000 Naira for all levels (100, 200, 300)
14. Architecture – 25,000 Naira for levels 100 and 200

Computer Engineering, Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, Food Engineering and Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Materials & Metallurgical Engineering,

biomedical Engineering – 25,000 Naira for level 100; 27,000 Naira for levels 200 and 300

Health Promotion and Environmental Health Education, Educational Technology and Human Kinetics Education as well as Science Education – 25,000 Naira for level 100; 27,000 Naira for 200’s level.

Adult and Primary Education, Social Sciences Education and Educational Management, Counsellor Education as well as Arts Education – 23,000 Naira for level 100; 25,000 Naira for 200’s level

Pharmacy – 27,000 Naira for levels 100, 200 and 300

1. Religions – 25,000 Naira for levels 100 and 200
2. Immersion – 85,000 Naira
3. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development – 60,000 Naira for level 300
4. Agriculture, Home Economics and Food Science, Aquaculture and Fisheries as well as Forest
5. Resources Management – 25,000 Naira for levels 100, 200

Congratulations on your admission, if you have been admitted, and good luck as you are still making efforts. Remember to be diligent and focused in all you do.

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What the school fees figure does and does not cover

The amount quoted above is the main school fee. In Nigerian universities this is rarely the total you pay. Budget for these separately:

• Acceptance fee — a one-off payment made by fresh students to confirm admission, usually before registration and often non-refundable
• Accommodation — hostel fees are charged separately, and off-campus rent is normally higher
• Departmental and faculty levies — these vary considerably between departments
• Medical screening for fresh students
• ID card, library, laboratory and sports levies
• SUG and student association dues
• Textbooks, handouts and practical materials

As a federal university, fees here are subsidised compared with private institutions, but the associated levies still add up. Confirm the full breakdown for your department rather than relying on the headline figure alone.

Fresh students pay more than returning students

Almost every Nigerian university charges fresh students more in their first session, because acceptance fee, medical screening, ID card processing and registration levies all fall in year one. When comparing figures online, check whether the amount quoted is for a fresh or a returning student — they are rarely the same.

How to pay your school fees

1. Log in to the student portal using your matriculation or application number.
2. Generate your invoice for the session. Federal institutions commonly use the Remita platform, which produces a Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number.
3. Pay through an approved channel — bank branch, internet banking, USSD or card, depending on what your institution accepts.
4. Keep your receipt. Print it and save a digital copy. You will need it for registration, and disputes are far harder to resolve without proof of payment.
5. Complete course registration once payment reflects on the portal.

Warning: pay only through your institution’s official portal or approved bank channels. Never pay school fees into a personal account, and be sceptical of anyone offering to process fees on your behalf at a discount.

Payment deadlines and late penalties

Most Nigerian universities set a fee payment deadline each semester and charge a late payment penalty after it, with some blocking course registration or examination entry entirely for unpaid students. Check your institution’s academic calendar and do not rely on informal extensions circulating on social media.

Struggling with fees? Funding options for Nigerian students

NELFUND — the Federal Government student loan

The Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) is a Federal Government initiative created to remove financial barriers to higher education. Nigerian students in approved tertiary institutions can apply for support with tuition and, in some cases, upkeep.

Applications are made through the official NELFUND portal. Verify eligibility, required documents and current terms on the official website at nelf.gov.ng — and never pay anyone to process a NELFUND application for you. It is free to apply.

Other funding routes

• State government bursaries — most states run bursary or scholarship schemes for their indigenes. Contact your state scholarship board.
• Federal scholarship schemes such as the Federal Scholarship Board awards
• Corporate scholarships from NNPC, Shell, MTN Foundation, Agbami, PTDF and others, usually advertised annually
• Institutional scholarships — many universities offer merit awards for high-performing students. Ask your faculty office.

Fully funded study abroad as an alternative

If funding your degree in Nigeria is proving difficult, it is worth knowing that several fully funded international scholarships cover tuition, accommodation and flights entirely — meaning you pay nothing at all. These are competitive, but they cost nothing to apply for:

• Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program at UBC — fully funded Master’s in Canada, including flights and a laptop
• Chevening Scholarship — fully funded UK Master’s for Nigerians
• DAAD EPOS Scholarship — fully funded Master’s in Germany
• Commonwealth PhD Scholarship — fully funded doctoral study in the UK

Frequently asked questions

Are these school fees current?

Nigerian universities revise fees regularly, and several institutions have adjusted charges significantly in recent sessions. Treat the figures above as a guide and confirm the current amount on your institution’s official student portal or bursary department before making any payment.

Do school fees differ by course?

Yes. Medicine, engineering, law and the sciences typically attract higher fees than arts and humanities courses, largely because of laboratory, clinical and practical costs. Always check the figure for your specific department.

Can I pay school fees in instalments?

Some institutions permit part-payment or instalment arrangements, others require payment in full before registration. Policies differ and change between sessions — ask your bursary department directly rather than assuming.

What happens if I cannot pay before the deadline?

Consequences vary but commonly include a late payment penalty, inability to register courses, or exclusion from examinations. If you are genuinely unable to pay, speak to the student affairs or bursary office early — some institutions have hardship provisions, and applying for NELFUND takes time.

Always confirm current fees, payment channels and deadlines directly with the institution’s bursary department or official student portal before making any payment.