Why we increased tuition fees by 400% – UNILAG

Why we increased tuition fees by 400% – UNILAG

The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has given reasons for its latest increase of about 400 per cent in tuition fees for new and returning undergraduate students.

A statement from the institution Friday night attributed its action to “prevailing economic realities” and the need to meet its obligations to its students.

Before the latest hike, students were paying N19,000 as mandatory fees for one academic session.
The latest increase has taken the fees for students without lab and studio use to N100,750; those with lab use will pay N140,250 and the college of medicine will pay N190,250.”
These details are contained in a statement issued on July 20 by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities, UNILAG branch.

The statement by the institution read in part, “After careful deliberations with its stakeholders (students, parents/guardians, staff unions, alumni, among others), the University of Lagos (UNILAG) Management has reviewed the obligatory fees (mandatory charges for an academic session/year) of new and returning undergraduate students of the university.

“The adjustment in fees, which will take effect from the 1st Semester, 2023/2024 Academic Session, is in view of the prevailing economic realities and the need for the university to be able to meet its obligations to its students, staff, and municipal service providers among others.

“It is also pertinent to note that the university has not increased its obligatory fees in recent years. “Management, therefore, seeks the kind understanding and support of students and other stakeholders with the assurance of its commitment towards ensuring that students get the best learning experience.”