To enhance financial flexibility, the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has meticulously reviewed and adjusted its obligatory fees, effective Thursday, September 14, 2025.
This post seeks to elucidate the newly amended breakdown and procedure for the installment payment option available to students.
Generating Payment Advice
Students are advised to generate payment advice from the student portal. It is imperative to note that the payment advice utilized for the initial payment remains valid for all subsequent payments.
Initial Payment Structure
Students opting for the installment payment plan must proceed with paying 50% of the obligatory fees and 100% of the utility fees. Below are the detailed requirements:
For New Undergraduates
New undergraduates opting for payment in installments are required to pay a minimum of:
- 100% Utility
- 100% Toxicology
- 50% Obligatory fees
Hence, the comprehensive breakdown is as follows:
- Courses without Labs/Studio
- Utility: ₦15,000
- Toxicology: ₦10,000
- Obligatory fees: ₦58,162.5
- Total: ₦83,162.5
- Courses with Labs/Studio
- Utility: ₦15,000
- Toxicology: ₦10,000
- Obligatory fees: ₦83,150
- Total: ₦108,150
For Returning Undergraduates
Returning undergraduates who opt for payment in installments must fulfill the minimum payment of 100% Utility and 50% obligatory fees. Below is the detailed breakdown:
- Courses without Labs/Studio
- Utility: ₦15,000
- Obligatory fees: ₦40,375
- Total: ₦55,375
- Courses with Labs/Studio
- Utility: ₦15,000
- Obligatory fees: ₦60,125
- Total: ₦75,125
- Medical Students, Students in Pharmacy and Health Professionals
- Utility: ₦15,000
- Obligatory fees: ₦85,125
- Total: ₦100,125
Payment Before Examination
Notably, 20% of the obligatory fees must be settled before printing examination dockets for the 1st Semester 2023/2024 examinations. Below are the requisite amounts:
New Students
- Courses without Labs/Studio: ₦23,265
- Courses with Labs/Studio: ₦33,260
- Returning Students
- Courses without Labs/Studio: ₦16,150
- Courses with Labs/Studio: ₦24,050
- Medical Students, Students in Pharmacy and Health Professionals: ₦34,050
Final Payment Structure
The concluding 30% of the obligatory fees must be discharged before the culmination of the 2nd Semester, 2024/2025 registration. The mandatory amounts are itemized below:
New Students
- Courses without Labs/Studio: ₦34,897.5
- Courses with Labs/Studio: ₦49,890
- Returning Students
- Courses without Labs/Studio: ₦24,225
- Courses with Labs/Studio: ₦36,075
- Medical Students, Students in Pharmacy and Health Professionals: ₦51,075
- Final Year Students
- Convocation Fees: ₦27,000
- Courses without Labs/Studio: Total: ₦51,225
- Courses with Labs/Studio: Total: ₦63,075
- Medical Students, Students in Pharmacy and Health Professionals: Total: ₦78,075
For additional clarification or information, students are encouraged to contact the university helpdesk via citshelpdesk@unilag.edu.ng or helpdeskbursary@unilag.edu.ng.
This comprehensive guide provides clarity and depth on the updated installment payment procedure at the University of Lagos, aiding both new and returning students in navigating their payment options effectively.
Conclusion
The University of Lagos has diligently established these structured payment plans to accommodate the diverse financial capabilities of its students, fostering an inclusive learning environment.
By adhering to the outlined procedures, students can effectively manage their financial obligations to the institution, ensuring a seamless academic experience.
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