The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has released the official school fees for the 2025/2026 academic session. This guide provides a detailed breakdown for freshers, returning students, and postgraduate programs, including payment methods to make the process seamless.
Undergraduate School Fees
Freshers (Newly Admitted Students)
| Fee Details | Science (₦) | Non-Science (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Examination Fees | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Laboratory Fees | 15,000 | 5,000 |
| Library / MTN Library | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Sport | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| ICT | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Counselling | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Utility | 7,000 | 7,000 |
| Medical / TSHIP / Life Insurance | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Accreditation | 15,000 | 15,000 |
| Sanitation | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Bank / Portal Charges | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Development Levy | 19,500 | 19,500 |
| Student Union Dues | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Total | 95,000 | 85,000 |
Additional Charges for Freshers
| Fee Details | Science (₦) | Non-Science (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation Brochure | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Certificate Screening | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Academic Gown (Rental) | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Forensic ID Card | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Grand Total | 115,000 | 105,000 |
Returning Students Fees
| Fee Details | Science (₦) | Non-Science (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| Examination Fees | 10,000 | 10,000 |
| Laboratory Fees | 8,000 | 4,000 |
| Library / MTN Library | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Sport | 3,500 | 3,500 |
| ICT | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Counselling | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Utility | 7,000 | 7,000 |
| Medical Charges | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Sanitation | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| Bank / Portal Charges | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Development Levy | 9,500 | 9,500 |
| Student Union Dues | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Total | 60,500 | 56,500 |
Postgraduate Fees
| Program | Freshers (₦) | Returning (₦) |
|---|---|---|
| PGD (All Courses) & Masters in Education, Arts, Agriculture, Life Science | 132,000 | 82,500 |
| Masters in Engineering, Law, Pharmacy, Physical Sciences | 155,000 | 99,000 |
| Masters in Public Health & Related | 170,000 | 122,000 |
| PhD / MPhil & Masters in Management Sciences | 189,500 | 122,000 |
| MBA, MBF | 220,000 | 155,500 |
UNIBEN School Fees Payment Options
The University of Benin offers flexible ways to pay tuition and other charges:
- Direct Web Payment – Pay securely via the UNIBEN student portal.
- Bank Deposits / Transfers – Deposit at any commercial bank or transfer online.
- Remita Platform – Pay with debit/credit cards or direct bank transfers.
- Quickteller – Use the Interswitch Quickteller platform for safe online payments.
Important: Always obtain a teller number as proof of payment and ensure your registration details are correct.
How to Pay UNIBEN School Fees Online
- Visit the UNIBEN website and log in to the Student Portal.
- Select School Fees Payment.
- Choose your session and level.
- Generate a Payment Reference Number (PRN) and print it.
- Pay at any designated bank or online platform.
- Return to the portal to confirm payment with the PRN.
- Print your payment receipt and keep it safe.
Conclusion
Paying school fees at UNIBEN is straightforward with online and offline options, but understanding the breakdown of charges is crucial to budgeting effectively.
