A graduate of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) has taken to social media to disclose the amounts he paid as school fees during his undergraduate years from 100 level to 400 level. The individual, who studied at the institution between 2015 and 2019, also revealed the acceptance fee he paid upon admission.
Breakdown of School Fees
In a post on his social media page, the graduate, identified as @bhenjosh, stated that his total school fees from 100 level to 400 level did not exceed 150,000 naira. He provided a detailed breakdown: acceptance fee of 45,000 naira, 100 level school fees of 46,400 naira, 200 level fees of 12,400 naira, and 300 and 400 level fees of 13,400 naira each.
Protest Over Fee Increase
The graduate recalled a protest during his 300 level days when the school attempted to add an extra 1,000 naira to the fees. He noted that the protest led to the closure of the school and the suspension of some Student Union Government (SUG) representatives. Reflecting on the incident, he remarked, "To agree the 1k addition for our 300L fee, we rioted and school even closed down. Some SUG reps were suspended. Now, let me laugh. We'll learn."
Reactions from Social Media Users
The post garnered numerous reactions from social media users. One user, @Uchennastephs, commented that they were in school during the same period at Federal University Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (FUNAI) and paid similar fees, with total costs not exceeding 200,000 naira from 100 level to 400 level. Another user, @Seghale_, noted that they entered UNIBEN at the same time but their stay was extended to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In a similar story, a PhD student at the University of Ibadan shared her academic journey and advice for those planning to study abroad. She revealed that she paid 22,000 naira for the application form and underwent a physical interview, with total school fees amounting to approximately 316,000 naira. Another report featured a graduate of the University of Abuja who shared details of his academic achievements, leadership journey, and school fee payments, noting that he became the first Faculty of Arts president to graduate with a first-class degree.
Additionally, a young Nigerian lady shared the cost of her master's degree at the University of Lagos (UNILAG), explaining that she spent about 407,000 naira in total, including application and other fees, though the amount may vary by department.
