Choosing a university can be a difficult decision, and school fees are one of the most important considerations for students and parents.
The cost of attending UNILORIN varies based on the faculty and course of study; professional and medical programmes are more expensive than arts and education programmes.
For the 2025/2026 academic year, we have provided the cost of UNILORIN tuition fees, which includes both new and returning students' fees, below.
UNILORIN School Fees for Fresh and Returning Students
Below are the compiled and summarised school fees for each faculty and level.
Faculty/Department | 100 Level | 200 Level | 300 Level | 400 Level | 500 Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Faculty of Arts | ₦105,020 | ₦47,400 | ₦45,800 | ₦45,800 | — |
Faculty of Agriculture | ₦106,540 | ₦49,980 | ₦48,380 | ₦48,380 | ₦48,380 |
Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences | ₦106,540 | ₦49,980 | ₦48,380 | ₦48,380 | — |
Faculty of Education | ₦106,540 | ₦49,980 | ₦48,380 | ₦48,380 | ₦48,380 |
Faculty of Engineering | ₦106,540 | ₦49,980 | ₦48,380 | ₦48,380 | ₦48,380 |
Faculty of Environmental Sciences | ₦106,540 | ₦49,980 | ₦48,380 | ₦48,380 | ₦48,380 |
Faculty of Law | ₦105,020 | ₦47,400 | ₦45,800 | ₦45,800 | ₦45,800 |
Faculty of Life Sciences | ₦106,540 | ₦49,980 | ₦48,380 | ₦48,380 | — |
Faculty of Management Sciences | ₦105,020 | ₦47,400 | ₦45,800 | ₦45,800 | — |
Faculty of Physical Sciences | ₦106,540 | ₦49,980 | ₦48,380 | ₦48,380 | — |
Faculty of Social Sciences | ₦105,020 | ₦47,400 | ₦45,800 | ₦45,800 | — |
College of Health Sciences | ₦105,120 | ₦54,330 | ₦52,730 | ₦52,730 | ₦52,730 |
Institute of Education – NCE | ₦10,000 per session | ||||
Institute of Education – Degree | ₦27,800 – ₦39,800 per session | ||||
School of Preliminary Studies – Pre-degree | ₦200,000 per session | ||||
Postgraduate School – PGD | ₦75,000 per session | ||||
Postgraduate School – Masters | ₦150,000 per session | ||||
Postgraduate School – MBA | ₦200,000 per session | ||||
Postgraduate School – MPA | ₦150,000 per session | ||||
Postgraduate School – MPH | ₦150,000 per session | ||||
Postgraduate School – M.Eng | ₦200,000 per session | ||||
Postgraduate School – Ph.D | ₦200,000 per session |
How to Pay UNILORIN School Fees
All UNILORIN school fees must be paid through the school fee payment portal. To ensure a smooth payment, follow the guidelines provided below.
Go to www.unilorin.edu.ng, the official website of the University of Ilorin, to get started.
Go to the student portal and enter your login credentials.
After logging in, locate and select the "School Fees" section.
Create your own Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number, which is required to complete the payment process.
Using the given RRR number, proceed to make your payment via the relevant payment channels.
Make sure you print the payment receipt for your records and future use as soon as the payment has been successfully processed.
UNILORIN Acceptance Fee Payment
If you have recently been admitted to UNILORIN, you must pay your acceptance fee to confirm your admission. The acceptance fee for UNILORIN freshers is N25000.00 only.
Make sure you pay this amount to the school authority before it's too late. If you do not pay, you can forget about the provisional admission offered by UNILORIN's management. Here are the steps you can take to pay this amount easily.
Log in to https://portal.unilorin.edu.ng/ using your login information.
Once logged in, check your admission status to see if there have been any updates.
If your admission status indicates that you have been admitted, you will be able to pay your acceptance fee using a link provided.
To pay your acceptance fee, click on the provided link.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When will UNILORIN resume academic activities?
A: The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has fixed the start of the 2025/2026 academic session for Monday, September 29, 2025.
Q: How much are the University of Ilorin hostel fees?
A: UNILORIN hostel fees range from approximately ₦72,000 to ₦88,000 for accommodation (including utilities).
Q: What is the UNILORIN 2025/2026 cut off mark?
A: The University of Ilorin has set a cut off mark of 180 for the academic year 2025/2026, with higher marks for competitive courses like law and medicine.
Q: Is cooking allowed in UNILORIN?
A: No, under no circumstances must any student cook in the room.
Q: Is the UNILORIN form out for the 2025/2026 session?
A: The University of Ilorin has released information about the registration process for the 2025/2026 Post UTME screening exercise.
Q: Has UNILORIN released its admissions list for 2025/2026?
A: The University of Ilorin admissions list for the 2025/2026 academic year has been released.
