University of Jos courses and school fees for 2024/2025
The University of Jos, commonly abbreviated as Unijos, is a Nigerian Federal university located in Plateau State. The University was set up in 1971 as a satellite campus of the University of Ibadan. In 1972, the University admitted its first-ever students for a pre-degree program. Since then, the institution has become one of the leading academic centres in Nigeria. Abdullahi Abdullahi, the Senior Deputy Registrar at the University of Jos, provides a detailed report about the institution's programs and school fees for the 2024/2025 academic session.
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Unijos offers several undergraduate and postgraduate programs spread across multiple faculties. The fee structure dictating the amount each student pays is often updated each year and varies from one course to another.
University of Jos courses and fee structure
Here is a look at the institution's courses and fee structure for the upcoming academic year.
Unijos courses
Abdullahi Abdullahi, the Senior Deputy Registrar at the University of Jos, shared with Legit.ng a comprehensive list of courses available for the 2024/2025 academic session. They include:
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Administration and Planning Education
- Adult Education
- Agriculture
- Anatomy
- Arabic Studies
- Archaeology & Heritage Studies
- Architecture
- Banking and Finance
- Biochemistry
- Biology Education
- Building
- Business Administration
- Chemistry Education
- Christian Religious Studies
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Criminology and Security Studies
- Dentistry
- Early Childhood
- Economics
- Economics Education
- Electrical & Electronics Engineering
- English and Literature
- English Education
- Estate Management
- Fine & Applied Arts
- French
- French Education
- Geography and Planning
- Geography Education
- Geology
- Guidance and Counselling Education
- History and International Studies
- History Education
- Industrial Chemistry
- Insurance
- Integrated Science Education
- Islamic Studies
- Law
- Library Information Science
- Linguistics
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Medicine & Surgery
- Microbiology
- Mining Engineering
- Music
- Nursing Science
- Pharmacy
- Physical & Health Education
- Physics
- Physics Education
- Plant Science and Biotechnology
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Pure and Applied Chemistry
- Quantity Surveying
- Religion Education
- Religious Studies
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Social Studies Education
- Sociology
- Special Education (with four options)
- Statistics
- Technology Education (with five options)
- Theatre and Film Arts
- Urban & Regional Planning
- Veterinary Medicine
- Zoology
University of Jos school fees
Source: UGC
Below is the schedule of school fees provided by Abdullahi regarding the undergraduate school fee structure for the 2024/2025 academic session. He highlighted:
Students of the University of Jos do not pay tuition fees like their counterparts at other federal universities. What they are required to pay are school charges attached to each of the institution's services.
Unijos school fees for new students
- With GST and Without Lab/Studio/Workshop:
First Installment: ₦130,000
Second Installment: ₦10,000
Total: ₦140,000
- With GST/Lab/Studio/Workshop:
First Installment: ₦130,000
Second Installment: ₦35,000
Total: ₦165,000
Source: UGC
Unijos school fees for returning students
Without GST/Lab/Studio/Workshop:
First Installment: ₦95,000
Second Installment: ₦10,000
Total: ₦105,000
With GST/Without Lab/Studio/Workshop:
First Installment: ₦100,000
Second Installment: ₦10,000
Total: ₦110,000
Without GST With Lab/Studio/Workshop:
First Installment: ₦95,000
Second Installment: ₦35,000
Total: ₦130,000
With GST/Lab/Studio/Workshop:
First Installment: ₦100,000
Second Installment: ₦35,000
Total: ₦135,000
University of Jos postgraduate fees
Here is a look at the fees expected from new postgraduate students. Keep in mind that the figures are exclusive of the library usage charges, ICT, and accommodation fees.
- Acceptance fee: ₦25,000
- Tuition fees: ₦115,000
- Departmental fees: ₦10,000
- Medical fee: ₦4,000
Other charges
Here are some other charges that may apply to some students.
- Repeat exams: ₦5,000
- ID card replacement: ₦2,000
- Late registration: ₦10,000
- Hostel charges: ₦13,200 (for everyone allocated hostel accommodation)
Support for indigent students
Abdullahi also mentioned that the University of Jos has established an Undergraduate Students' Scholarship Scheme to assist indigent students facing financial challenges. He said:
In recognition of the diverse backgrounds and circumstances that students may come from, a Committee of the University Senate has been set up to manage the Scheme and develop a template aimed at assisting indigent students who are primarily orphans, of single-parentage, physically challenged, economically disadvantaged, whose parents are low-income earners or from economically less privileged communities, Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), or facing other less fortunate circumstances.
The following are the key initiatives established by the University:
- Financial assistance for indigent students: Indigent students who apply are expected to meet the specified criteria of having a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) score of 1.5 and be enrolled in any field of study to be eligible to receive a grant to cover at least a portion of their sessional school charges.
- Work Study Programme: For other students experiencing challenges in paying their school charges, the University will be implementing a Work Study Programme. Under this initiative, students who apply can engage in various roles within the University, such as in the Library, Directorate of Physical Facilities, and other Units. In exchange for their services, participating Students will receive stipends to help offset their financial responsibilities.
The University of Jos is among the most popular institutions of higher learning in Nigeria. The wide range of courses offered at Unijos makes it easy for prospective students to pursue their desired courses at the institution. The University is also relatively affordable, with fees varying slightly from one course to the other.
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