The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) is a federal university in Borno State, and its Nursing Science programme is a five-year Bachelor of Nursing Science degree in the College of Medical Sciences. Federal universities charge much lower fees than private and many state institutions, and UNIMAID’s published schedule for Nursing Science is among the lowest anywhere for a clinical programme. This article sets out the published fee, explains why other websites show much higher numbers, lists the other charges a nursing student pays, and describes how to confirm the amount before payment.
The Short Answer
UNIMAID’s published school fee schedule lists Nursing and Nursing Science at ₦33,000 for new students and ₦18,000 for returning students per session. The same amounts apply to the university’s other courses, including Medicine and Surgery, Medical Laboratory Science, and Radiography, so Nursing Science does not carry a separate, higher category on the schedule.
A new student also pays an acceptance fee, reported at ₦20,000 for recent sessions, and optional hostel accommodation fees. The first-year cost to the university for a fresh Nursing Science student is therefore about ₦53,000 before accommodation and personal costs.
| Item | Published amount |
|---|---|
| School fee, new student | ₦33,000 |
| School fee, returning student | ₦18,000 |
| Acceptance fee (reported) | About ₦20,000 |
| Hostel accommodation | Separate and optional |
Why the Schedule Is So Low
The reason is that UNIMAID is a federal university. Federal universities do not charge tuition to regular undergraduates, and the fees students pay cover registration, services, and levies. That is why the published amount for Nursing Science equals the amount for other courses and is a fraction of the figures charged at private universities, where nursing programmes cost several times as much.
The schedule has also been stable. The same figures of ₦33,000 for new students and ₦18,000 for returning students appear across several recent sessions, which suggests that the university has not changed the amounts. Reports of a proposed hike have circulated at times, and published guidance from the university’s side states that the fees for fresh and returning students remain as listed. Candidates still confirm the current figure on the portal.
Why Some Websites Show Higher Figures
A candidate searching for the cost finds numbers such as ₦180,000, ₦95,000, or ₦71,000 attached to nursing at UNIMAID. These come from four sources.
Estimated ranges. Some pages give a range for the whole university, such as ₦33,000 to ₦95,000, which includes services and optional charges as well as the school fee.
Unverified annual figures. A page that lists ₦180,000 for nursing gives no schedule to support it, and it does not match the published amount.
Other institutions. The School of Nursing at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, the College of Nursing Sciences, and other nursing schools in Maiduguri charge their own fees, and some pages mix them with the university’s. The teaching hospital’s nursing school lists tuition of ₦100,000 and above per session, and a basic midwifery school lists ₦65,000.
Private university figures. A private university in the same city also offers Nursing Science at a much higher fee.
| Figure in circulation | Likely meaning |
|---|---|
| ₦33,000 and ₦18,000 | UNIMAID’s published school fee for new and returning students |
| ₦33,000 to ₦95,000 | Broad range for the university, including other charges |
| ₦100,000 and above | Tuition at the teaching hospital’s School of Nursing, a different institution |
| ₦180,000 | Unverified figure with no supporting schedule |
Other Charges a Nursing Student Pays
The school fee is only one item. A student plans for several other payments.
| Charge | Notes |
|---|---|
| Acceptance fee | Reported at about ₦20,000 for new students; some pages dispute whether it applies, so the portal invoice gives the binding answer |
| Post-UTME screening fee | About ₦2,000 at the application stage |
| Hostel accommodation | Optional; the university runs several male and female hostels, and fees are listed separately |
| Faculty and departmental dues | Small amounts set by the faculty and student bodies |
| Medical examination and registration | Charged at registration where the university requires it |
| Clinical items | Uniforms, instruments, and materials for clinical postings |
A candidate who treats the school fee as the whole cost underestimates the budget. Uniforms, textbooks, clinical equipment, and travel for clinical postings add to the total across the five years.
Admission Requirements for Nursing Science
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| General minimum UTME | 140 for the university; the programme requires more |
| Competitive score for Nursing Science | Reported at 220 for merit candidates and 200 for other categories |
| UTME subjects | English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics |
| O’Level credits | At least five, including English Language, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics |
| Institution choice | UNIMAID selected as first choice |
| Post-UTME screening | Online registration with a fee of about ₦2,000 |
| Admission processing | Through JAMB’s Central Admissions Processing System (CAPS) |
Medicine and Surgery carries a higher figure, reported at 250. The university publishes its approved departmental cut-off marks for each session, and candidates read the current list on the university’s notices.
Nursing Options in Maiduguri Compared
A candidate in Maiduguri has several routes into nursing, and the cost and qualification differ for each.
| Route | Qualification | Fee level |
|---|---|---|
| UNIMAID Nursing Science | Bachelor of Nursing Science, five years | About ₦33,000 per session for new students |
| University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital, School of Nursing | Diploma-level Registered Nurse training | Tuition of ₦100,000 and above per session |
| College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri | Community nursing and midwifery programmes | Set by the college |
| Private university Nursing Science | Bachelor of Nursing Science | Much higher than the federal fee |
The Bachelor of Nursing Science from UNIMAID is a degree, and the diploma programmes train registered nurses at a different level. Graduates of both routes register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria after the licensing examination, but the degree opens more routes to administration, teaching, and postgraduate study. Candidates compare the entry requirement, duration, and cost of each route against their goals.
How to Pay the School Fee
A student pays through the university’s portal.
- Log in to the student portal with the registration details.
- Choose the academic session and the current level.
- Select the specific fee to pay, such as the school fee, acceptance fee, or hostel fee.
- Check the total amount displayed.
- Proceed to payment through the approved channel and keep the receipt.
New students pay the acceptance fee before the school fee, and they keep each receipt for clearance and registration. The university does not process payments through individuals, and candidates avoid anyone who offers to pay or process fees outside the portal.
How to Confirm the Current Fee
A candidate confirms the amount through four steps:
- Open the UNIMAID portal and read the fee schedule posted for the current session.
- Find the line for Nursing and Nursing Science and the student category, new or returning.
- Generate the invoice for the fee on the portal and check the amount before paying.
- Contact the bursary or the College of Medical Sciences office if the invoice differs from the published schedule or if an item is unclear.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is UNIMAID school fees for Nursing Science?
The published schedule lists ₦33,000 for new students and ₦18,000 for returning students per session, the same as for the university’s other courses.
Why is the fee so low compared with other universities?
UNIMAID is a federal university, and federal universities do not charge tuition to regular undergraduates. The fee covers registration, services, and levies.
What is the UNIMAID acceptance fee?
It is reported at about ₦20,000 for new students in recent sessions. The portal invoice shows the amount in force.
Does the fee for Nursing Science differ from Medicine and Surgery?
On the published schedule the school fee is the same for both courses, and the admission requirement differs.
Why do some sites show ₦180,000?
That figure has no supporting schedule. It does not match the published fee, and it may come from estimates or from another institution.
Summary
UNIMAID’s published school fee for Nursing Science is ₦33,000 for new students and ₦18,000 for returning students per session, identical to the amounts for its other courses because the university is a federal institution that does not charge tuition. A new student also pays an acceptance fee reported at about ₦20,000, optional hostel fees, and small dues, and plans for uniforms, instruments, and clinical postings across the five-year degree. Higher figures on other websites come from estimates, from other nursing schools in Maiduguri, or from unsupported numbers. Candidates confirm the current fee, the minimum UTME score, and the acceptance requirements through UNIMAID’s official portal before paying.