The University of Farming, Science and Technology (UAST), Ihugh, through the Workplace of the Bursar, has actually formally released the authorized user and service-based charges for fresh undergraduate learners for the 2025/2026 scholastic session.The university informed all prospective and recently admitted trainees that the online Post-UTME screening exercise is presently ongoing and will close on Friday, 30th January 2026. According to the notification, registration activities for prospects who effectively pass the screening exercise will begin on Monday, 16th February 2026 and end on Friday, 27th February 2026. Management warned that late registration will draw in an extra surcharge of 10 percent(10 %)of the approved charges.The authorized charges followed considerations at a meeting of Principal Officers, Deans, and Directors. The Vice-Chancellor, acting upon behalf of the University Senate, approved the implementation of the brand-new service-based charges based on program categories.Approved Charges by Programme Category Group A Non-Laboratory/ Non-Workshop Programmes Benue State Indigenes: 265,000 Non-Benue State Indigenes: 365,000 Group B Lab/ Field-Based Programs(Sciences and Farming)Benue State Indigenes: 310,000 Non-Benue State Indigenes: 425,000 Group C Engineering and Computing(Workshop/Studio Intensive
)Benue State
Indigenes: 340,000 Non-Benue State Indigenes: 455,000 The authorized charges cover
costs. Tuition remains 0.00 for all categories.To reduce the financial problem on learners, the university approved a split payment alternative:70% payable upon resumption or at registration 30% payable by the middle of the scholastic session In addition, the university announced a 5%Early Payment Discount for students who pay the full sessional charge before the main resumption date.
According to management, the effort is focused on motivating financial planning and enhancing school logistics.Learners have actually been strongly advised to adhere strictly to payment timelines to retain their course registration and assessment eligibility.
Failure to meet approved deadlines might result in loss of scholastic privileges.All payments must be started solely through the University’s official payment portal and completed by means of authorized bank channels. The university will publish detailed payment directions and a list of designated banks to assist learners.The organization stressed that it does decline money payments to individuals under any scenarios. Learners are encouraged to neglect unauthorised payment requests.Accommodation is optional and charged individually. The authorized cost for a basic bed-space is 160,000. The notification was formally backed by the Workplace of the Bursar.Signed: Mr. James Ormye Pioneer Bursar University of Farming, Science and Innovation(UAST), Ihugh