The University of Ibadan (UI) has released the breakdown of school fees for undergraduate students for the 2024/2025 academic session, providing clarity for prospective and returning students who are making financial preparations for the new academic year. School fees remain one of the major concerns for aspirants, particularly as costs vary across faculties and programmes.
Findings by The Nigeria Education News show that the approved fees cover core academic and administrative charges, including utilities and technology-related services. University officials note that while the current figures apply to the 2024/2025 session, they are subject to review in subsequent academic years depending on institutional needs and prevailing economic conditions.
As part of the admission process, all newly admitted undergraduate students are required to pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of ₦50,000 across all courses. In addition, students who secure accommodation within the university are expected to pay ₦60,000 as hostel fees, subject to availability of spaces.
Below is the breakdown of undergraduate school fees by course as obtained by The Nigeria Education News, listed for clarity and ease of reference:
- Civil Engineering – ₦281,500
- Automotive Engineering – ₦281,500
- Automotive Engineering (Direct Entry) – ₦283,000
- Agricultural and Environmental Engineering – ₦281,500
- Wood and Biomaterial Engineering – ₦281,500
Science-based programmes also attract similar charges due to laboratory use, technology fees, and utilities:
- Industrial Chemistry – ₦241,500
- Mathematics – ₦281,500
- Chemistry – ₦281,500
In the medical and health-related disciplines, fees remain within the same range as other science programmes:
- Nursing Science – ₦281,500
- Veterinary Medicine – ₦281,500
For students in the arts and social sciences, the fees are relatively lower compared to science and engineering courses:
- English Education – ₦226,500
- Law – ₦177,500
- Economics – ₦176,500
- Agricultural Economics – ₦281,500
Education and humanities-related programmes also fall within the lower fee bracket:
- Counselling and Human Development Studies – ₦174,500
University sources explained that the variation in fees is largely influenced by programme-specific requirements such as laboratory work, studio use, field practicals, and technology support services. Charges for utilities and technology are embedded in the total fees, with utilities pegged at ₦20,000 and technology fees also set at ₦20,000.
Students and parents are advised to rely on official university platforms and verified reports for updates, as fees may be adjusted in future sessions. For now, the released breakdown provides a clearer picture of the financial commitment required to study at Nigeria’s premier university.
