If you have secured admission into the University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences (UAES), Umuagwo, or you are planning to apply for the 2025/2026 academic session, knowing the approved school fees will help you plan your finances accordingly.
Here is a comprehensive breakdown of the UAES school fees for the 2025/2026 academic session, acceptance fees, and payment procedures.
UAES School Fees for the 2025/2026 Academic Session
Below is a breakdown of the estimated tuition fees for the 2025/2026 academic session:
Undergraduate School Fees
Student Category | Indigene (Imo State) | Non Indigene |
|---|---|---|
Fresh Students | N120,000 – N150,000 | N150,000 – N180,000 |
Returning Students | N110,000 – N120,000 | N140,000 – N150,000 |
Postgraduate School Fees
Program Level | Estimated Fee Range |
|---|---|
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) | N120,000 – N150,000 |
Master's Degree (M.Sc.) | N150,000 – N200,000 |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD.) | N200,000 – N250,000 |
UAES Acceptance Fee for New Students
Fresh students who have been offered admission into UAES are required to pay an acceptance fee to secure and confirm their spot before full school fees are paid.
This fee is a one time payment made only in your first year and is not refundable once you accept the offer.
The acceptance fee for UAES indigene students is typically between N20,000 and N30,000, while non indigene students may pay slightly more.
UAES Hostel Accommodation Fees
The accommodation options available generally include single rooms, double rooms, and shared dormitory style spaces. Each comes at a different price point.
Room Type | Estimated Annual Cost |
|---|---|
Single Room (Self Contained) | N60,000 – N80,000 |
Double Occupancy Room | N40,000 – N60,000 |
Shared/Multi occupancy Room | N25,000 – N40,000 |
Students who cannot secure on campus accommodation often look for private hostels and apartments in the surrounding Umuagwo Ohaji community, where rents are generally more affordable than in a bigger city like Owerri.
Depending on location and quality, off campus accommodation in the area can range from N80,000 to N200,000 per year for a self contained or shared apartment.
What Is Not Covered by School Fees
It is worth being explicit about what UAES school fees do not cover, so that students and parents can build a more realistic budget for the academic year. The school fees typically do not include:
Feeding and groceries
Transportation to and from campus
Textbooks and course materials
Laboratory coats, safety gear, and course specific equipment
Stationery and printing costs
Personal clothing and toiletries
Internet data subscriptions
Project materials (especially for final year students)
When you add these up, a typical UAES student may need between N500,000 and N700,000 per academic year when all living expenses are combined with tuition and levies.
This figure is considerably lower than what you would spend at most private universities in Nigeria, which is one of the arguments for choosing a state university like UAES.
UAES School Fees Payment Process
Here is the general payment process for fresh students:
Log in to the UAES admissions portal at www.uaes.edu.ng
Check your admission status and download your admission letter
Generate a Remita or bank payment invoice for the acceptance fee
Make payment at any approved bank or online through the portal
Upload proof of payment and complete your bio data registration
Generate your school fees invoice and pay accordingly
Print your payment receipt and report to campus for document screening and registration
Returning students follow a similar process but skip the acceptance fee step and proceed directly to fee payment at the start of each academic session.
It is important to use only the official portal and approved payment channels. UAES has warned students against paying fees to any individual or unauthorised agent, as the university does not authorise any such arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do all students pay the same school fees at UAES?
A: No. School fees may vary depending on the faculty, department, level of study, and student category. Some science and engineering programmes may attract additional laboratory or practical charges.
Q: Besides tuition, what other fees should I expect to pay?
A: In addition to tuition, students may be required to pay acceptance fees (for freshers), registration fees, ICT charges, library fees, medical fees, laboratory or studio fees where applicable, examination fees, and other approved levies.
Q: Can returning students pay less than fresh students?
A: Yes. Returning students generally do not pay one time charges such as the acceptance fee or matriculation related fees, so their total payable amount is often lower than that of newly admitted students.
Q: When should I pay my UAES school fees?
A: Students are advised to pay their fees as soon as the university activates the payment portal to avoid delays in registration and other academic activities.
Q: What happens if I delay payment of my school fees?
A: Delayed payment may attract late registration penalties or prevent you from registering courses, accessing university services, or sitting for examinations until all outstanding fees have been settled.
Q: Is hostel accommodation included in the school fees?
A: No. Hostel accommodation is usually optional and paid separately from tuition and other mandatory university charges.
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