University of Calabar, UNICAL School fees Schedule 2024-2025 has been released. This is for both old and new students. This is to guide students and their parents in planning their finances as they pursue their academic dreams.
The new fee schedule was after due consultations with the university management, students representatives and other stakeholders to ensure it meets the institution needs and students too. As the education landscape keeps changing, knowing these fees is key to making informed decisions on university education.
Here we will break down the new fee schedule, faculties and departments, additional fees, payment method and deadlines. With the high cost of education, it’s good to know the financial implications of attending UNICAL. This will help students to budget for their studies and be compliant with the university financial regulations.
Let’s get into the details of UNICAL school fees for 2024-2025 academic session.
UNICAL School Fees 2024-2025
The University of Calabar has many faculties, each with different programmes. Below is the breakdown of school fees for each faculty to help students know their financial obligations.
Faculty of Agriculture
- Departments and Fees:
- Faculty of Agriculture has departments such as Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology, Crop Science, Fisheries, Food Science and Technology, Forestry, and Soil Science.
- No specific fees for each department is stated, students should be informed of any updates from the university on fees.
Faculty of Arts
- Departments and Fees:
- This faculty has departments such as English and Literary Studies, Fine Arts, History, Linguistics, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Religion and Cultural Studies, Theatre Arts.
- No specific fees for each department is stated, students should check for updates from the university.
Education Faculty
- Departments and Fees:
- Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Foundation, Educational Management, Guidance and Counselling, Special Education.
- Fees will be updated, please check back for changes.
Vocational Science Education Faculty
- Fee Structure:
- Fresh Students: 100,000
- Returning Students: 70,000
- Final Year Students: 74,000
- This faculty offers vocational programs with practical skills.
Mass Communication Faculty
- Fee Structure:
- 106,000
- 76,000
- 74,000
- Mass Communication is a dynamic field, these fees reflect the full education in this department.
Allied Medical Sciences Faculty
- Fee Structure:
- Nursing:
- 120,000
- 90,000
- 95,000
- Other departments in this faculty are Physiotherapy, Public Health, Radiology. Check with the university for specific fees.
- Nursing:
Basic Medical Sciences Faculty
- Departments and Fees:
- Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology etc. Check for latest fee updates.
Biological Sciences Faculty
- Fee Structure:
- Genetics and Biotechnology, Microbiology, Plant and Environmental Studies. Fees will be updated.
Engineering Faculty
- Departments and Fees:
- This faculty covers all engineering disciplines, Computer Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering. Fees will be announced, check back.
Environmental Sciences Faculty
- Fee Structure:
- Fresh Students: 115,000
- Returning Students: 76,000
- Final Year Students: 80,000
- Architecture, Environmental Resource Management, Urban and Regional Planning.
Faculty of Management Sciences
- Fee Structure:
- Fresh: 115,000
- Returning: 76,000
- Final Year: 80,000
- Accounting, Business Management, Marketing, Public Administration
Faculty of Oceanography
- Fee Structure:
- To be announced. Check back later.
Faculty of Physical Sciences
- Departments and Fees:
- Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics. Fees will be announced.
Faculty of Social Sciences
- Fee Structure:
- Fresh: 106,000
- Returning: 76,000
- Final Year: 80,000
- Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Peace and Conflict Studies
Faculty of Clinical Sciences
- Fee Structure:
- Fresh: 120,000
- Returning: 90,000
- Final Year: 95,000
- Health and Medical fields
Faculty of Dentistry
- Fee Structure:
- Fresh: 120,000
- Returning: 90,000
- Final Year: 95,000
- Dental profession
Faculty of Law
- Fee Structure:
- Fresh: 115,000
- Returning: 85,000
- Final Year: 90,000
Law practice
Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science
- Fee Structure:
- Fresh: 115,000
- Returning: 76,000
- Final Year: 80,000
- Laboratory settings
Faculty of Pharmacy
- Fee Structure:
- Fresh: 115,000
- Returning: 76,000
- Final Year: 80,000
- Medication, patient care, pharmaceutical sciences
Additional Fees
Apart from the tuition, students should also pay:
- Student Union Dues: 1,500
- Student Union Development Levy: 1,500
- Student Union Welfare Fee: 2,000
- ID Identification Fee: 3,500
- ICT Infrastructural Development Fee: 9,500
- National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Fee: 1,000
- Equipment Maintenance Fee: 2,000
- Accreditation Fee: 4,000
- Games and Sports Fee: 2,000
- Counselling Fee: 1,500
Total fees is N28,500.
Payment Options
Students can pay through various means for ease and security:
- Online Payment: Pay through the university payment portal which accepts debit/credit cards and bank transfers.
- Bank Deposits: Pay at designated banks. Get payment slip as proof of payment.
- Mobile Payment: Some mobile banking apps support fee payment.
It is essential for students to keep receipts and confirmation messages for their records.
Deadline Dates
Students must pay fees on time to avoid penalties or late registration. Dates for 2024-2025 will be confirmed soon but students should:
- Pay as soon as possible, ideally before the start of the year.
- Check university announcements for updates.
Failure to meet these deadlines will incur additional charges or course registration restrictions.
Finance Office Contact
For any fee, payment or financial aid related issues, students should contact the finance office at University of Calabar. The contact details are:
- Phone: [Insert Phone Number]
- Email: [Insert Email Address]
- Office Location: [Insert Office Location]
Students should reach out to the finance office for guidance on any financial issues.
Conclusion
UNICAL School fees 2024-2025 schedule is proof of the institution’s desire to offer quality education and make it affordable for its students. Students should know the fee structure, additional charges, payment options and deadlines as they prepare for the next academic year. Financial planning is key and students should contact the finance office for help.
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