BSUAST Approves 2025/2026 School Fees for Fresh Undergraduates, Introduces Flexible 70/30 Payment Option

The Benue State University of Agriculture, Science and Technology (BSUAST) has officially approved the school fees schedule for fresh undergraduate students for the 2025/2026 academic session, with charges structured by programme category and indigene status.

The approval followed a joint meeting of the University’s Principal Officers, Deans, and Directors, after which the Vice-Chancellor, acting on behalf of the University Senate, endorsed the service-based charges applicable to newly admitted students.

According to the released schedule, BSUAST programmes are grouped into three categories — A, B, and C — with different fees for Benue State indigenes and non-indigenes. The university has also introduced a flexible split-payment option, allowing students to pay fees in two instalments.

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BSUAST 2025/2026 School Fees by Programme Group

Group A: Non-Laboratory / Non-Workshop Programmes

• Benue State indigenes: ₦265,000
• Non-Benue State indigenes: ₦365,000

Group B: Laboratory / Field-Based Programmes (Sciences & Agriculture)

• Benue State indigenes: ₦310,000
• Non-Benue State indigenes: ₦425,000

Group C: Engineering & Computing (Workshop / Studio-Intensive)

• Benue State indigenes: ₦340,000
• Non-Benue State indigenes: ₦455,000

These figures represent the total approved charges for fresh students in each programme category.

Detailed Breakdown of BSUAST Charges (2025/2026)

Although tuition remains free for all students, other mandatory service charges apply as follows:

• Tuition: ₦0.00 (Indigenes & Non-Indigenes)
• Examination Levy: ₦20,000
• Library Services: ₦20,000
• ICT / E-Learning (Wi-Fi & LMS):
  • Indigenes: ₦40,000
  • Non-Indigenes: ₦50,000
• Academic Gown Levy: ₦10,000
• Medical Services:
  • Indigenes: ₦20,000
  • Non-Indigenes: ₦30,000
• Matriculation & Learner’s ID Card: ₦10,000
• Learners’ Handbook: ₦10,000
• Sports & Recreation Services: ₦20,000
• Laboratory / Workshop Coat: ₦25,000

Laboratory, Workshop & Studio Charges

• Group B:
  • Indigenes: ₦45,000
  • Non-Indigenes: ₦60,000
• Group C:
  • Indigenes: ₦75,000
  • Non-Indigenes: ₦90,000

Other Mandatory Levies

• Development Levy:
  • Indigenes: ₦30,000
  • Non-Indigenes: ₦90,000
• Accreditation / Quality Assurance: ₦10,000
• College / School Registration: ₦5,000
• Departmental Registration: ₦5,000
• TISHIP Health Insurance: ₦20,000
• Utility / Municipal Services (Power, Water, Security, Transport):
  • Indigenes: ₦20,000
  • Non-Indigenes: ₦40,000

Confirmed Total Charges by Group

• Group A:
  • Indigenes: ₦265,000
  • Non-Indigenes: ₦365,000
• Group B:
  • Indigenes: ₦310,000
  • Non-Indigenes: ₦425,000
• Group C:
  • Indigenes: ₦340,000
  • Non-Indigenes: ₦455,000

Flexible Payment Option for New Students

To ease financial pressure, BSUAST (also referred to as UAST in the official schedule) allows split payment:

• 70% payable at resumption / during registration
• 30% payable by mid-session

This option applies to all programme groups.

Accommodation Details

• Hostel accommodation is optional
• Standard bed-space fee: ₦160,000
• Hostel charges are separate from school fees

What This Means for Prospective Students

With transparent fee categories, zero tuition, and a flexible payment structure, BSUAST aims to make quality education in agriculture, science, engineering, and technology more accessible while maintaining institutional standards.

Prospective students and parents are advised to confirm their programme group and indigene status before making payments.

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