University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor, one of Delta State’s fastest-growing institutions of higher education, announced the updated school fee schedule for the upcoming academic year. The university, renowned for its dedication to quality, innovation and the development of students, has a clear and well-structured policy on fees for both indigenous students and people who are not indigenous.
UNIDEL offers programs across a variety of faculties, which include Arts, Engineering and Sciences, Education Computing, Social Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Law and Health Sciences. Each faculty is governed by a distinct fee structure that reflects the costs of laboratory equipment and teaching as well as administrative services. Knowing the latest school fees can help parents and students to plan efficiently prior to the beginning of every session.
Fee Highlights
- Standard Courses (Arts, Education, Social Sciences):
- Indigenes: ₦170,000
- Non-indigenes: ₦210,000
- Engineering:
- Indigenes: ₦230,000
- Non-indigenes: ₦270,000
- Medical & Surgery (2025/2026 session):
- Indigenes: ₦360,000
- Non-indigenes: ₦400,000
- Law:
- Indigenes: ₦382,150
- Non-indigenes: ₦422,150
Fee Structure Breakdown (100-Level Example)
Below is an estimated breakdown of fees for 100-level students across standard faculties:
Fee Component | Indigenes | Non-Indigenes |
|---|---|---|
Caution Fee | ₦10,000 | ₦10,000 |
Departmental Teaching Material | ₦6,000 | ₦6,000 |
Development Levy | ₦18,000 | ₦18,000 |
Entrepreneurship Training | ₦13,000 | ₦13,000 |
Examination | ₦10,000 | ₦10,000 |
General Studies (GST) | ₦5,000 | ₦5,000 |
Handbook | ₦4,000 | ₦4,000 |
ID Card | ₦7,000 | ₦7,000 |
Technology Fee | ₦4,000 | ₦4,000 |
Laboratory/Studio/Workshop | ₦7,500 | ₦7,500 |
Library | ₦7,500 | ₦7,500 |
Matriculation | ₦8,000 | ₦8,000 |
Health Service | ₦10,000 | ₦10,000 |
Registration | ₦8,000 | ₦8,000 |
Result Verification | ₦7,000 | ₦7,000 |
Sports | ₦5,000 | ₦5,000 |
Student Facilities Maintenance Dues | ₦6,000 | ₦6,000 |
Accreditation Levy | ₦13,000 | ₦13,000 |
University Policy Manual | ₦5,000 | ₦5,000 |
Security Charges | ₦5,000 | ₦8,000 |
Tuition | Free | ₦40,000 |
Laboratory Coat | ₦8,000 | ₦8,000 |
Estimated Total | ₦170,000 | ₦210,000 |
Things to Note
- The above figures are applicable to the first-year (100-level) students and could be slightly different for returning students.
- Faculties such as Engineering Law, Engineering and Medicine are more expensive due to the specialisation of facilities and requirements for professionals.
- The school’s fees do not include accommodation, food and transportation costs.
- Students should check the most current calendar and payment instructions on the official portal for universities before making any payments.
- In the event of late payment, it could result in penalty fees or delayed registration for courses.
Budgeting Tips
- Choose your instructor and your program early enough to determine the exact amount of your fees.
- Check if you are indigenous as well as non-indigenous because this will affect the amount of your payment.
- Save extra money for expenses related to departmental dues or other miscellaneous costs that are not covered in the primary schedule.
- You must pay on time using the payment channels that are approved by the university to avoid issues with registration.
- Keep all receipts and proof of payment to be used for future reference and clearing.
Conclusion
It is the University of Delta (UNIDEL), Agbor, which maintains an inexpensive and transparent fee structure that aims to ensure the equal opportunity to learn for all students. While indigenous students enjoy subsidised tuition, non-indigenes also enjoy the relatively low tuition rate in comparison to other institutions in Nigeria.
For the majority of standard courses the fees vary between ₦170,000 and ₦270,000, and professional courses like law and medicine are priced between ₦350,000 and ₦400,000. Parents and students are advised to keep informed via UNIDEL’s official UNIDEL channels and plan their finances prior to the start of the new session.