UNILAG (university of Lagos) school fees plan for medicine and surgery
The prestigious university of Lagos was founded in 1962 and is located in Akoka area of Lagos, Nigeria. The university of Lagos is a highly competitive institution which offers a variety of fields of study which includes Medicine and Surgery as a major.
STRUCTURE OF UNILAG SCHOOL FEES PAYMENT FOR MEDIDCINE AND SURGERY (MBBS)
The school fees generally termed as obligatory fees is sectioned into registration, identity card, examinations, library services, Information technology & entrepreneurship, laboratory, accreditation, medical services, endowment funds, sports and TISHIP (Tertiary Institution Social Health Insurance Programme). The total sum up of all categories make up the obligatory fees.
ACCEPTANCE FEE INTO UNILAG
An acceptance fee of N20,000 being the first payment to be made to the institution is very important and must be made within 2-3 weeks of when students’ admission is confirmed. Failure to keep to payment schedule automatically leads to forfeiting of admission.
SCHOOL FEES FOR NEW STUDENTS
Newly admitted undergraduate students are to pay an approved obligatory fee of N176,300 and utility charges of N20,000. New students are also required to make a payment of N10,000 for toxicology test during screening. Details are shown below:
| Tuition | Nil |
| Registration | 25,000 |
| Identity Card | 5,000 |
| Result Verification | 5,500 |
| Examinations | 15,000 |
| Library Services | 15,000 |
| Information Technology & Entrepreneurship | 15,000 |
| Students’ Handbook | 5,000 |
| Laboratory | 49,975 |
| Accreditation | 5,825 |
| Medical Services | 10,000 |
| TISHIP | 5,000 |
| Sports | 10,000 |
| Matriculation | 5,000 |
| Endowment Fund | 5,000 |
| Utility Fees | 20,000 |
| Toxicology Test | 10,000 |
| TOTAL | 206,300 |
School Fees for Returning Students
Returning undergraduate students of medicine and surgery are to pay an obligatory fee of N190,250 and as well as the utility charges of N20,000. Details below:
| Tuition | Nil |
| Registration | 15,000 |
| Identity Card | 5,000 |
| Examinations | 15,000 |
| Library Services | 15,000 |
| Information Technology & Entrepreneurship | 15,000 |
| Laboratory | 89,500 |
| Accreditation | 5,750 |
| Medical Services | 10,000 |
| TISHIP | 5,000 |
| Sports | 10,000 |
| Endowment Fund | 5,000 |
| Utility fees | 20,000 |
| TOTAL | 210,250 |
Guidelines on school fees payment
- Visit school website to access payment portal
- Select prompt header that states “student”
- Fill required and correct details in provided field
- Make payment online and ensure to download receipt OR
- Print Remita slip proceed to make payment in any commercial bank.
Installment plan and procedure for school fees payment
UNILAG has a flexible payment that allows payment installment for all students.
For new students who chose the instalment payment plan, they are required to pay the following
- Utility fee in full
- Toxicology fee in full
- 50% of the obligatory fees
Returning students of Medicine and Surgery or related fields will pay in the following format
- Utility fee in full
- 50% of the obligatory fees
Admission Requirements for Medicine and Surgery
Admission into unilag to study medicine and surgery or related courses requires a set of qualifications.
Jamb Requirement
- Candidates must score above 280 to stand a good chance of being admitted
- Candidates must have ensured that the selection of examination subjects for UTME (unified tertiary matriculation examination) includes English language, Chemistry, Biology and Maths/Physics
O’level Requirement
Candidates are required to have a pass in core science subjects; Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry and English Language
A’level Requirement
- Pass in Physics, Chemistry and Biology/zoology
- Addition of UTME result with a score above required cut off mark
Post UTME Aggregate Score
Score should be around 75-80% to qualify for medicine and surgery
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What Happens if I Don’t Pay My UNILAG School Fees on Time?
It is advised to make school fees payment before or on the day of the deadline to avoid forfeiting studentship/admission, incase you do not have the funds, you can apply for the Federal Government School Fees Loan . Read more about how to Secure the school Fees loan here.
Does UNILAG Have a Refund Policy for School Fees?
Unilag offers refunds to students that might have over paid or have errors during payment procedures, however payments like acceptance fee are non-refundable.
Are There Additional Fees for International Students in UNILAG?
School fees for non-Nigerian students are higher compared to Nigerian students in Unilag
How Much is UNILAG Hostel Fees
UNILAG hostel fees range from N70,000-N135,000 for undergraduates and N150,000 to N180,000 for postgraduate hostels.
