University of Benin (UNIBEN) School Fees for Business Administration
The University of Benin (UNIBEN), established in 1970 in Benin City, Edo State, is one of Nigeria’s oldest and most respected federal universities. Its Business Administration programme is domiciled in the Faculty of Management Sciences, one of the most popular faculties at the university, producing graduates who go on to careers in banking, consulting, corporate management, entrepreneurship, and public administration.
Because UNIBEN is a federal government-funded institution, its tuition remains heavily subsidized — a major reason Business Administration and other Management Sciences courses at UNIBEN remain some of the most affordable professional degree options in Nigeria, especially compared to private universities offering the same course. This article breaks down exactly what Business Administration students at UNIBEN pay, using the university’s own published fee schedule.
Note: UNIBEN’s fee schedule is reviewed periodically, and different sources online quote slightly different figures depending on the session referenced. The breakdown below is drawn directly from the university’s official school charges page, with additional context on acceptance fees and accommodation. Always confirm the exact, current figure for your specific session on the official UNIBEN portal (uniben.edu) before making any payment.
Where Business Administration Sits at UNIBEN
Business Administration is offered under the Faculty of Management Sciences, alongside related departments such as Accounting, Banking and Finance, Insurance, Marketing, and Public Administration. For fee purposes, UNIBEN classifies its programmes into two broad categories — Science and Non-Science — and Business Administration, like the rest of Management Sciences, falls under the Non-Science category, which attracts a lower laboratory-related charge than science-based faculties (since it has no wet-lab component), though it carries the same core administrative, library, and development charges as every other faculty.
Official UNIBEN Fee Breakdown (Non-Science Classification)
Fresh (100 Level) Students
Fee Component
Amount (₦)
Examination Fees
10,000
Laboratory Fees
5,000
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 Charges / Portal Charges
3,000
Development Levy
19,500
Student Union Dues
2,500
Subtotal
85,000
NUGA Charge (Fresh Students)
1,200
Total (Core School Charges)
~86,200
Charges Peculiar to Newly Admitted Students (added on top of the above)
Fee Component
Amount (₦)
Orientation Brochure
5,000
Certificate Screening
5,000
Academic Gown (Rental)
5,000
Forensic ID Card
5,000
Subtotal (Freshers-Only Charges)
20,000
Grand Total for a Fresh Business Administration Student: approximately ₦105,000–₦106,200 (core school charges plus freshers-only charges), excluding the separate acceptance fee and any hostel accommodation.
Returning Students (200 Level and Above)
Fee Component
Amount (₦)
Examination Fees
10,000
Laboratory Fees
4,000
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
Subtotal
56,500
NUGA Charge (Returning Students)
250
Total
~56,750
Returning Business Administration students therefore pay noticeably less than freshers each session, since the one-time freshers’ charges (orientation, gown rental, ID card, certificate screening) and the higher accreditation-related component drop off after the first year.
Acceptance Fee (New Students Only)
Before a newly admitted Business Administration student can proceed to pay school fees, they must first pay the acceptance fee — a separate, one-time, non-refundable payment that confirms the student’s intent to take up their admission offer. This figure has ranged between roughly ₦50,000 and ₦60,000 in recent admission cycles for non-medical faculties (Medicine and Surgery students pay a higher separate rate). Because this amount is adjusted periodically, it’s important to confirm the exact figure quoted on your specific admission letter or the JAMB CAPS/UNIBEN portal for your session.
Hostel Accommodation
Hostel accommodation at UNIBEN is optional but commonly used by freshers to ease their transition into campus life. Reported accommodation costs for the 2025/2026 admission cycle range from roughly ₦45,000 to ₦150,000 per session, depending on the specific hostel and room type chosen. Students apply for accommodation separately through the university’s accommodation portal once admission and core fees have been cleared.
Putting It All Together: What a Fresh Business Administration Student Should Budget For
Component
Approximate Amount (₦)
Acceptance Fee (one-time)
50,000 – 60,000
Core School Charges (Non-Science)
85,000 – 86,200
Freshers-Only Charges
20,000
Hostel Accommodation (optional)
45,000 – 150,000
Estimated First-Session Total
~200,000 – 316,000
For returning students from 200 Level onward, the yearly cost drops substantially once the one-time freshers’ charges and acceptance fee are no longer applicable — typically landing closer to ₦56,750 in core school charges, plus whatever hostel fee applies if the student chooses to stay on campus.
Postgraduate Options in Management Sciences
Many Business Administration graduates at UNIBEN go on to pursue postgraduate study within the same Faculty of Management Sciences. UNIBEN’s official postgraduate fee schedule shows the following for programmes most relevant to Business Administration graduates:
Programme
Freshers (₦)
Returning (₦)
PGD (all courses) and Master’s in Education, Arts, Agriculture, Life Sciences
132,000
82,500
PhD/MPhil and Master’s in Management Sciences
189,500
122,000
MBA, MBF
220,000
155,500
This means a Business Administration graduate considering an MBA at UNIBEN should budget noticeably more than the standard Master’s rate, reflecting the professional/executive nature of the MBA programme.
How to Pay UNIBEN School Fees
Log in to the UNIBEN student portal at uniben.edu using your registration number and password.
Navigate to the “School Fees Payment” section and generate your Payment Reference Number (PRN) or Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR).
Pay online via debit/credit card through the provided payment gateway, or take the reference number to any commercial bank for payment.
Return to the portal to confirm your payment has been recorded before proceeding to course registration.
Keep all payment receipts and confirmation slips for your records, as they may be required during physical clearance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. How much is UNIBEN school fees for Business Administration?
As a Non-Science faculty programme, Business Administration freshers pay approximately ₦105,000–₦106,200 in core school charges and freshers-only charges (excluding acceptance fee and hostel), while returning students pay approximately ₦56,750 per session. Including the acceptance fee and optional hostel accommodation, a realistic first-session total is closer to ₦200,000–₦316,000.
2. Is Business Administration more expensive than science-based courses at UNIBEN?
No — it’s actually slightly cheaper. Because Business Administration is classified under “Non-Science,” it carries a lower laboratory fee (₦5,000 for freshers versus ₦15,000 for Science freshers, and ₦4,000 versus ₦8,000 for returning students) than science-based faculties, since it does not require wet-lab facilities. All other charges (examination, library, sport, ICT, development levy, etc.) are the same across both classifications.
3. Do returning Business Administration students pay the same fee every year from 200 Level to final year?
Yes, broadly. UNIBEN’s published returning-student fee schedule for Non-Science programmes is a flat rate (~₦56,750 including the NUGA charge) that applies uniformly to returning students, rather than increasing level by level. However, individual sessions can see the university revise this figure, so returning students should still confirm the current rate on the portal each session.
4. Is the acceptance fee included in the school fees total?
No. The acceptance fee (currently reported around ₦50,000–₦60,000 for non-medical faculties) is a separate, one-time, non-refundable payment made immediately after admission is offered — before a student can even generate an invoice for the regular school fees. It should be budgeted as an additional cost on top of the core school charges outlined above.
5. Is hostel accommodation compulsory for Business Administration students at UNIBEN?
No, accommodation is optional at UNIBEN, including for Business Administration students. However, many freshers choose to secure a hostel space to make settling into university life easier, with costs currently reported in the range of ₦45,000–₦150,000 per session depending on the specific hostel and room type. Students who prefer off-campus housing can also arrange private accommodation around the Benin City area.