The management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the deadline for payment of school fees and registration for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
Newly admitted and returning students are advised to pay up all the fees required by the school before the deadline.
UNILAG School Fees and Registration Deadline
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has announced the deadline for payment of fees. The deadline for fees is March 2026.
It is not considered valid if you pay your school fees after the deadline, and you may go through many filing processes to get your money.
The penalty for defaulting is a loss of studentship for the 2026/2027 Academic Session.
Also, note that the lost session shall form part of the total duration allowed for the Programme.
However, a student who has a genuine reason(s) to apply for Temporary Withdrawal from Studies for the session must follow the due process before the end of the First Semester of the session.
How Much is UNILAG School Fees?
UNILAG school fees vary depending on the program you are enrolled in. Check your appropriate program below.
UNILAG School Fees For New Students (Freshers)
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) school fees For freshers or new students in science-related courses are around (₦70,000) seventy thousand Naira only. While school fees for non-science students are estimated to be (₦60,000) sixty thousand Naira only.
On average, a fresher should budget about ₦100,000) hundred thousand Naira only for their first-year fees. This includes hostel/accommodation and every school fee.
Here is a breakdown of UNILAG freshers’ school fees.
- Student ID card – 1,000 naira.
- Sports fee – 1,000 naira.
- Information Technology – 2,000 naira.
- Lab fee (only for science students) – 10,000 naira.
- Examination fee – 2,500 naira.
- Matric gown – 1,000 naira.
- Result verification – 5,000 naira.
- Faculty journal – 2,000 naira.
- Students handbook – 1,000 naira.
- TISHIP – 5,000 naira.
- Faculty and departmental dues – 5,000 naira.
- Endowment fund – 5,000 naira.
- Library fee – 3,000 naira.
UNILAG School Fees For Returning Students 2026/2027
It is easier for returning students to pay their school fees online.
The school fees for UNILAG returning students are (₦21,000) twenty-one thousand Naira only for science students and (₦15,000) fifteen thousand Naira for non-science students.
Similar Posts
UNILAG School Fees For Part-Time Students
The tuition fee for UNILAG part-time students is between (₦70,000) and (₦320,000) depending on the course you want to study.
If you are running a part-time postgraduate study, you might be paying up to (₦450,000). Again, this depends on the course of study.
How Much is UNILAG Acceptance Fee?
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) charges ₦20,000 twenty thousand Naira only for her acceptance fee.
New intakes must pay their acceptance fees to be considered students.
How Much is UNILAG Hostel Fee?
Students who want to stay in the hostel accommodations made available by the school authorities would have to apply before time.
UNILAG hostel fees accommodation fee is (₦25,000) twenty-five thousand Naira only for an academic session.
Considering the high housing price in Lagos, ₦25,000 for a whole year in school is very affordable.
The downside to this is that if you are someone who likes privacy, you may not be able to live your private life in these hostels.
There are sometimes up to 10 students per room. The hostels have public bathrooms and toilets. Hence, you shouldn’t expect it to be as comfortable as that of people living outside the hostel.
Totaling Your UNILAG Year-One Budget Across Categories
Whether you are a UNILAG fresher or a returning student, your total session cost depends heavily on your course type and status. Freshers in science-related courses pay around 70,000 Naira, non-science freshers pay about 60,000 Naira, and the full first-year budget, including hostel and other charges, lands near 100,000 Naira.
Returning students pay far less, 21,000 Naira for science and 15,000 Naira for non-science, plus the standard 25,000 Naira hostel fee if you need accommodation. Part-time students face a wider range, from 70,000 to 320,000 Naira for undergraduate courses and up to 450,000 Naira for postgraduate study.
Whatever category applies to you, pay before the March 2026 deadline to avoid losing your studentship for the session, and keep your payment receipt in case you need to resolve any registration issue afterward.