UNIBEN School Fees for Nursing 2026
The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is one of Nigeria’s most sought-after federal universities for Nursing Science, run under its College of Medical Sciences. If you’ve been admitted — or you’re hoping to be — into UNIBEN’s Nursing Science programme for the 2026 session, this article breaks down exactly what you can expect to pay, using the university’s own published fee structure alongside recent figures reported for the programme specifically.
About Nursing Science at UNIBEN
UNIBEN’s Nursing Science programme sits within the College of Medical Sciences, alongside Medicine and Surgery, Medical Laboratory Science, Human Anatomy, and related health disciplines. As a professional, clinically-intensive course, Nursing carries the “Science” fee classification in UNIBEN’s official charges structure — meaning it attracts the higher tier of laboratory, accreditation, and practical-related charges compared to non-science courses like Arts or Management Sciences.
Important Note on How UNIBEN Publishes Its Fees
UNIBEN’s officially published fee schedule (available on the university’s own website) is broken down by Science vs. Non-Science category rather than by individual department. Since Nursing Science is a science-classified, clinically-based programme, its fees follow the Science column in the university’s official structure. Third-party education blogs sometimes quote a specific “Nursing Science” figure separately, and those numbers are broadly consistent with the official Science-category totals below — but the university itself does not publish a Nursing-only line item, so the safest way to think about it is: Nursing follows the Science fee structure, plus the College of Medical Sciences acceptance fee.
UNIBEN Fresh Student Fees (Science Category — Applies to Nursing)
Fee Item
Amount (₦)
Examination Fees
10,000
Laboratory Fees
15,000
Library / MTN Library
5,000
Sport
3,500
ICT
2,500
Counselling
1,000
Utility
7,000
Medical Charge / TSHIP / Life Insurance
5,000
Accreditation
15,000
Sanitation
5,000
Bank/Portal Charges
3,000
Development Levy
19,500
Student Union Dues
2,500
Subtotal (Science)
95,000
Charges Peculiar to Newly Admitted Students (Added on Top)
Fee Item
Amount (₦)
Orientation Brochure
5,000
Certificate Screening
5,000
Academic Gown (Rental)
5,000
Forensic ID Card
5,000
Grand Total (Science, Fresh Students)
115,000
Note: These figures reflect UNIBEN’s base official school charges structure. The university reviews fees periodically, and more recent third-party reports for the 2025/2026 session cite new-student science fees in the region of ₦170,000–₦190,000 and a Nursing-specific figure of approximately ₦150,000 — so treat the official base structure above as a floor, and confirm the exact current total on the student portal before paying.
UNIBEN Returning Student Fees (Science Category)
Fee Item
Amount (₦)
Examination Fees
10,000
Laboratory Fees
8,000
Library / MTN Library
5,000
Sport
3,500
ICT
2,500
Counselling
1,000
Utility
7,000
Medical Charges
5,000
Sanitation
5,000
Bank/Portal Charges
3,000
Development Levy
9,500
Student Union Dues
1,000
Total (Science, Returning)
60,500
An additional NUGA charge of ₦1,200 (fresh students) or ₦250 (returning students) applies on top of all school charges shown above.
Acceptance Fee for Nursing / College of Medical Sciences
Because Nursing falls under the College of Medical Sciences, newly admitted students in this college typically pay a higher acceptance fee — around ₦80,000 — compared to the standard ₦50,000–₦60,000 acceptance fee charged to students in other faculties. This is a one-time, non-refundable payment made immediately after accepting your admission offer, before you proceed to pay your school charges.
Accommodation Fees
On-campus accommodation at UNIBEN is optional but relatively affordable compared to private hostels, generally ranging from ₦45,000 to ₦150,000 per session depending on the hall and room type. Students apply for hostel allocation separately through the university’s accommodation portal, and availability is not guaranteed for every student.
Putting It All Together: Estimated Total First-Year Cost for Nursing
Component
Approx. Amount (₦)
Acceptance Fee (College of Medical Sciences)
80,000
School Charges (Science, Fresh Student, incl. newly-admitted charges)
115,000 – 190,000
Accommodation (optional)
45,000 – 150,000
Estimated Total (excluding books/feeding)
≈ 240,000 – 420,000
This range excludes textbooks, uniforms/scrubs (a real cost for Nursing students specifically), transport, and feeding — all of which add meaningfully to your actual first-year budget.
How to Pay Your UNIBEN Nursing School Fees
Log in to the official UNIBEN student portal using your registration/matriculation number and password.
Confirm your acceptance fee has been paid first — school charges cannot typically be paid before this.
Navigate to the school fees/charges payment section and generate your invoice.
Pay via the university’s approved channels — direct portal payment (debit/credit card, bank transfer) or the Remita platform.
Print and retain your payment receipt for registration and future verification.
Important: UNIBEN does not accept installment payment for regular fresh and returning students — full payment is generally required, except for students on approved bursaries or scholarships, where phased disbursement may apply at the bursary department’s discretion.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How much is UNIBEN Nursing school fees for 2026?
Based on the university’s official Science-category fee structure, fresh Nursing students should expect a baseline of around ₦115,000 in school charges, though more recent reports suggest actual current totals may run higher (roughly ₦150,000–₦190,000), plus a College of Medical Sciences acceptance fee of about ₦80,000. Always confirm the exact figure on the student portal, since UNIBEN reviews fees periodically.
2. Why is UNIBEN’s Nursing fee higher than for Arts or Management courses?
Nursing is classified under UNIBEN’s “Science” fee category, which includes higher laboratory and accreditation charges than the “Non-Science” category — reflecting the clinical equipment, lab work, and professional accreditation requirements of the programme.
3. Is the acceptance fee for Nursing the same as for other courses?
No. Students admitted into the College of Medical Sciences (which includes Nursing) typically pay a higher acceptance fee (around ₦80,000) compared to the ₦50,000–₦60,000 charged in most other faculties.
4. Can I pay my UNIBEN Nursing fees in installments?
Generally no — UNIBEN requires full payment for regular students. Installment or phased payment is typically only available to students benefiting from an approved bursary or scholarship, at the discretion of the bursary department.
5. Does the school fee include accommodation and feeding?
No. Accommodation (₦45,000–₦150,000) and feeding are separate, optional/variable costs not included in the standard school charges breakdown.