UNIMAID Postgraduate School Fees 2026/2027 | Full Fee Structure & Payment Guide

Are you planning to pursue a PGD, master’s degree, or PhD at one of north-eastern Nigeria’s most respected federal universities? Then the UNIMAID postgraduate school fees are the first financial detail you should understand before you accept an offer. The University of Maiduguri, widely called UNIMAID, runs its postgraduate programmes through the School of Postgraduate Studies, and the amount you pay depends on your level of study, your discipline, and whether you are a fresh or returning student. Arts programmes cost less than science programmes, professional masters cost more than academic masters, and returning students pay less than newly admitted ones.

This guide sets out the full UNIMAID postgraduate school fees structure for the 2026/2027 session, including a breakdown by programme level, a complete list of the courses the fees apply to, and the acceptance, application, and other charges. You will also find a detailed step-by-step payment procedure using the student portal and Remita, advice on verifying payments, notes on installments and funding, a comparison with other reported figures, and practical tips for avoiding scams. Every figure is organised by programme level for easy comparison. Read each section carefully, so you can budget accurately and complete every payment on time.

About the University of Maiduguri Postgraduate School

The University of Maiduguri was established in 1975 and is a federal university in Borno State. Its School of Postgraduate Studies (SPGS) supervises all Postgraduate Diplomas, academic and professional master’s degrees, and doctoral programmes across the College of Medical Sciences and the faculties of Agriculture, Arts, Education, Engineering, Law, Management Sciences, Pharmacy, Science, Social Sciences, and Veterinary Medicine. It also runs specialised programmes through its centres, including drought and desertification studies and disaster risk management.

Applicants apply through the postgraduate portal and are normally screened before admission. After admission, students register and pay their fees through the university’s student registration system using Remita. Knowing exactly which fee band your course falls into is the key to budgeting well, and the sections below explain that clearly.

UNIMAID Postgraduate School Fees Structure Overview

The UNIMAID postgraduate school fees are grouped into five bands:

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): the lowest band, covering all PGD programmes.
• Academic Masters (M.A., M.Ed., M.Sc., M.Eng., LL.M., MLS, M.V.Sc.): priced separately for Arts-based and Science-based programmes.
• Professional Masters (MPA, MHPM, MASS, MILR, MIR): a higher band than academic masters.
• MBA: priced in its own category.
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): the highest band, priced separately for Arts and Sciences.

In general, programmes in Arts, Education, Law, Management, and Social Sciences sit in the Arts band, while programmes in Medical Sciences, Agriculture, Engineering, Pharmacy, Science, and Veterinary Medicine sit in the Sciences band. Science programmes cost more because of laboratory, equipment, and research demands.

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UNIMAID Postgraduate Fee Breakdown Table

Programme	New Students	Returning Students
Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), all programmes	₦104,000	₦75,000
Professional Masters (MPA / MHPM / MASS / MILR / MIR)	₦157,000	₦120,000
MBA	₦138,000	Same session invoice as generated on the portal
Academic Masters, Arts	₦92,000	₦72,000
Academic Masters, Sciences	₦124,000	₦92,000
PhD, Arts	₦136,500	₦114,500
PhD, Sciences	₦161,500	₦124,000

Disclaimer: The UNIMAID postgraduate school fees in this article are compiled from the most widely published figures for the 2026/2027 session and are provided for planning purposes only. The University of Maiduguri may revise its charges at any time, so please confirm the exact amount on your payment invoice before you pay. MasterPG.com.ng is not affiliated with the University of Maiduguri.

Courses Covered by These Fee Bands

The fee bands above apply across the programmes that the School of Postgraduate Studies advertises for the 2026/2027 session. Here is the complete list by faculty.

College of Medical Sciences

• Human Anatomy: M.Sc., PhD
• Physiotherapy: M.Sc. with options in Cardiopulmonary, Orthopaedic, Neurological, and Geriatric Physiotherapy
• Physiology: M.Sc., PhD

Faculty of Agriculture

• Agricultural Economics: M.Sc., PhD
• Agricultural Extension Services: M.Sc., PhD
• Animal Science: M.Sc., PhD
• Crop Production: M.Sc. and PhD with options in Crop Production and Physiology, Crop Breeding and Genetics, Horticulture, and Weed Science
• Crop Protection: M.Sc., PhD
• Fisheries: M.Sc. Fisheries and Aquaculture with options in Fish Genetics and Breeding, Fish Disease and Parasites, Fish Nutrition, Fish Post-Harvest Technology, Aquatic Pollution, and Fish Ecology
• Soil Science: M.Sc., PhD

Faculty of Arts

• Arabic and Islamic Studies: M.A. and PhD in Arabic Studies; M.A. and PhD in Islamic Studies
• Creative Arts: M.A.
• Languages and Linguistics: M.A. General Linguistics, M.A. Applied Linguistics, M.A. Kanuri Studies, M.A. Hausa Studies, PhD General Linguistics, PhD Kanuri Studies
• English: M.A. and PhD in English Language and African Literature in English
• History: M.A. History, PhD History, M.A.S.S., and PGD in Natural and Social Sciences (PGDNSS)

Faculty of Education

• Continuing Education and Extension Services: M.Ed., PhD
• Education: M.Ed., PhD, and Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
• Library and Information Science: MLS, PhD
• Physical and Health Education: M.Ed., PhD

Faculty of Engineering

• Agricultural and Environmental Resources Engineering: M.Eng. in Soil and Water Engineering, Farm Power and Machinery Engineering, and Food Processing and Storage Engineering; PhD
• Civil and Water Resources Engineering: M.Eng. in Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, and Water Resources Engineering
• Chemical Engineering: M.Sc.
• Computer Engineering: M.Sc.
• Food Science and Technology: M.Sc., PhD
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering: M.Sc. in Power System Engineering and Electronics Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering: PGD and M.Sc.

Faculty of Law

• LL.M.

Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accountancy: M.Sc., PGD
• Finance: M.Sc., MBA Finance, PhD, PGD
• Management: M.Sc., MBA Management, PhD, PGD
• Marketing: M.Sc., MBA Marketing, PhD, PGD
• Public Administration: M.Sc., PhD, MHPM, MPA, PGD in Public Administration

Faculty of Pharmacy

• M.Sc. Pharmaceutical Chemistry, M.Sc. Pharmacology

Faculty of Science

• Biochemistry: M.Sc. General Biochemistry, M.Sc. Clinical Biochemistry, PhD
• Biological Science: M.Sc. in Arid Zone Ecology, Plant Physiology, Entomology and Parasitology, and Integrated Pest Management; PhD in Arid Zone Ecology
• Chemistry: M.Sc. and PhD in Analytical, Organic, and Inorganic Chemistry; PGD Chemistry
• Geology: PGD in Mining and Mineral Economics, and PGD in Water Resources Development and Management
• Mathematics and Statistics: M.Sc., PhD
• Physics: M.Sc., PhD

Faculty of Social Sciences

• Economics: M.Sc., PhD
• Geography: M.Sc. Environmental Management, PhD, PGD in Environmental Management
• Mass Communication: M.Sc., PhD
• Political Science: M.Sc. Peace and Diplomatic Studies, PhD Political Science, PGD in Political Science

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

• Veterinary Medicine: M.V.Sc. and PhD, with options in Ruminant Medicine, Equine Medicine, Avian Medicine, and Small Animal Medicine
• Microbiology and Parasitology: M.Sc. Microbiology, M.V.Sc. Parasitology, PhD Microbiology, PhD Parasitology
• Veterinary Health and Preventive Medicine: M.V.Sc., PhD
• Veterinary Physiology, Pharmacology and Biochemistry: M.V.Sc. and PhD in Physiology and Pharmacology
• Veterinary Surgery and Theriogenology: M.V.Sc. in Veterinary Surgery and Veterinary Theriogenology

Centres and Institutes

• Centre for Arid Zone Studies: Postgraduate Diploma in Drought and Desertification Studies (PGDDS)
• Centre for Disaster Risk Management: Master in Disaster Risk Management (MDM) and Postgraduate Diploma in Disaster Risk Management

Since the School of Postgraduate Studies updates its list each session, always match your course to the current advert before you pay.

New vs Returning Students

The gap between new and returning students is one of the most important parts of the UNIMAID postgraduate school fees. Returning students pay noticeably less in every band:

• A new PGD student pays ₦104,000, while a returning PGD student pays ₦75,000, a saving of ₦29,000.
• A new Arts master’s student pays ₦92,000, while a returning one pays ₦72,000, a saving of ₦20,000.
• A new Science master’s student pays ₦124,000, while a returning one pays ₦92,000, a saving of ₦32,000.
• A new Arts PhD student pays ₦136,500, while a returning one pays ₦114,500, a saving of ₦22,000.
• A new Science PhD student pays ₦161,500, while a returning one pays ₦124,000, a saving of ₦37,500.
• A new professional master’s student pays ₦157,000, while a returning one pays ₦120,000, a saving of ₦37,000.

New students also carry first-time costs that returning students do not repeat, including the application form, the acceptance fee, medical screening, and the ID card. Returning students simply log in, generate the new session’s invoice, and pay.

To plan realistically, multiply by the length of your programme. A two-session Arts master’s costs about ₦92,000 in the first session and ₦72,000 in the second, which is ₦164,000 in programme fees. A PhD student should budget the returning fee for each later session, plus research costs.

Acceptance Fee & Additional Charges

Beyond the main programme fee, applicants and students should plan for these charges:

Charge	Approximate Amount
Postgraduate application form	₦15,000
Acceptance fee	₦25,000
Registration and documentation	₦10,000
Medical screening	₦7,500
Identification card	₦2,000
Faculty or departmental charges	₦5,000 – ₦10,000
Laboratory or studio charges (where applicable)	₦10,000 – ₦25,000
Hostel accommodation (where available)	₦30,000 – ₦40,000 per session

The application form is paid through the university’s payment channels, and all applicants are screened before admission. The acceptance fee confirms that you are taking up your place, and it is separate from the school fees. Paying it does not complete your registration, because you still need to pay the session invoice, complete clearance, and register your courses.

Science, engineering, and veterinary programmes may attract extra laboratory and research costs, and PhD candidates should also set money aside for fieldwork, data collection, thesis production, and examination.

Step-by-Step Payment Portal Guide

UNIMAID collects school fees online through its student registration system using Remita. Follow these steps carefully.

For New Postgraduate Students

1. Confirm your admission. Make sure your admission has been processed and your name appears on the admission list.
2. Open the UNIMAID student portal. Use the official link on unimaid.edu.ng and log in with the details on your admission letter, then set your password as instructed.
3. Complete your profile. Enter your personal details and select your programme.
4. Open the Payment page. Check that your name, programme, session, and amount payable are correct.
5. Click “Pay Now with Remita.” The system generates your invoice and takes you to the Remita payment page.
6. Review the invoice. Confirm your name, programme, academic session, amount, and payment description before you pay.
7. Complete the payment. Pay with a debit card online, or take the invoice to a bank. Keep your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) and receipt.
8. Confirm the payment. After a successful payment, your ID number is generated automatically.
9. Verify manually if needed. If the portal does not update, return to the payment page, click Verify Invoice, enter your RRR, and click verify.
10. Print your documents. Print your Remita receipt and bio-data from the profile page.
11. Take your Remita printout to the Bursary Department for verification.
12. Register your courses. Go to your dashboard, click Course Registration, review the compulsory courses, select your electives, and submit. Then download your course registration form.
13. Complete data recapture. After registration, go to the Management Information System office for data recapture and your ID card.
14. Apply for hostel. Once registration is complete, you can apply for hostel accommodation and carry out other activities on the portal.

For Returning Students

Returning students log in with their existing details, open the payment page, generate the new session’s invoice, and pay through Remita. Clear any outstanding balance first. Then verify the payment, print your receipt, and complete course registration.

If Your Payment Does Not Reflect

A successful bank debit does not always update the portal immediately, especially during network problems. Do not pay twice. Return to the payment page, choose Verify Invoice, and enter the RRR from your receipt. If verification still fails, keep your evidence and visit the Bursary or ICT support office.

Payment tip: Keep your RRR, Remita receipt, admission letter, registration form, and course registration form until you graduate.

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Installment Payment & Financial Aid

The registration process centres on a single session invoice generated on the portal and paid through Remita. If you cannot pay the full amount at once, write to the School of Postgraduate Studies through your department and ask for approval, giving a clear payment plan. Keep any written approval, and never rely on verbal promises from individuals.

Several funding routes can ease the cost of the UNIMAID postgraduate school fees:

• Employer sponsorship: many agencies, banks, and organisations pay for staff development.
• TETFund: staff of Nigerian public tertiary institutions can access it for postgraduate training.
• PTDF and similar scholarships: available for eligible science, engineering, and energy-related programmes.
• Commonwealth, Chevening, and other international scholarships: competitive but valuable.
• Research grants and graduate assistantships: particularly helpful for PhD candidates.

Apply early, since many close months before the session begins, and budget for the full fees first, treating any scholarship as extra support.

Comparison to Previous Session

The structure of the UNIMAID postgraduate school fees has stayed consistent across recent sessions, with the same five bands and the same fresh-versus-returning gap appearing under the 2024/2025 and 2026/2027 headings. That stability helps with planning, because the pattern you see today is the pattern earlier cohorts followed.

Higher all-in budget ranges are also in circulation: about ₦120,000 to ₦150,000 for PGD, ₦150,000 to ₦250,000 for master’s programmes, and ₦180,000 to ₦300,000 for PhD programmes per session. Because additional charges such as registration, medical, departmental, and laboratory fees can apply, a prudent applicant budgets towards the upper figure until the portal invoice confirms the exact amount. Fees at Nigerian federal universities can also be revised from one session to the next, so keep a cushion in your budget.

Scam Prevention & Safety Tips

Fraudsters target postgraduate applicants every admission season. Protect yourself with these rules:

• Pay only through the official portal and Remita. Never transfer fees to a personal account.
• Do not trust “agents” who promise guaranteed admission, reduced fees, or faster clearance.
• Check the invoice. Your name, programme, session, and amount must match your admission details.
• Verify before you pay twice. Use the Verify Invoice option with your RRR first.
• Keep every receipt as a PDF and a printed copy.
• Type portal addresses yourself. Avoid links sent through WhatsApp, Telegram, or social media.
• Never share your login details with anyone, including supposed staff.
• Ignore discount offers. There is no legitimate way to buy a reduced UNIMAID postgraduate school fees invoice from an individual.
• Report suspicious contacts to the School of Postgraduate Studies or the Bursary immediately.

FAQ

How much are the UNIMAID postgraduate school fees?
New students pay from ₦92,000 for an Arts master’s to ₦161,500 for a Science PhD, with professional masters at ₦157,000. Returning students pay from ₦72,000 to ₦124,000, depending on the band.

How much is the PGD at UNIMAID?
₦104,000 for new students and ₦75,000 for returning students.

How much is a master’s programme?
Academic masters cost ₦92,000 (Arts) or ₦124,000 (Sciences) for new students, and ₦72,000 or ₦92,000 for returning students. Professional masters cost ₦157,000 for new students and ₦120,000 for returning students.

How much is the MBA?
₦138,000 for new students.

How much is a PhD?
New students pay ₦136,500 (Arts) or ₦161,500 (Sciences). Returning students pay ₦114,500 or ₦124,000.

Which programmes count as professional masters?
MPA, MHPM, MASS, MILR, and MIR.

How much is the application form?
₦15,000.

How much is the acceptance fee?
About ₦25,000, paid separately from school fees.

Do I pay for hostel with the school fees?
No. Hostel is applied for after registration and paid separately.

What if my Remita payment does not reflect?
Use Verify Invoice, enter your RRR, and do not pay again until you confirm the status.

Do science programmes cost more?
Yes. The Sciences band is higher, and laboratory charges may apply.

Conclusion

The UNIMAID postgraduate school fees are organised by programme level and discipline, so once you identify your band in the tables above, planning becomes straightforward. Add the application form, acceptance fee, registration, medical, ID card, and departmental charges, then budget for every session of your programme.

Pay only through the official portal and Remita, verify every payment with your RRR, and keep your receipts until you graduate. Ready to apply? Read our companion guide, Postgraduate Admission Requirements 2026/2027, on MasterPG.com.ng to check your eligibility and prepare your documents.