The University of Farming, Science and Innovation (UAST), Ihugh, through the Office of the Bursar, has officially launched the authorized user and service-based charges for fresh undergraduate students for the 2025/2026 academic session.The university notified all prospective and freshly admitted trainees that the online Post-UTME screening exercise is presently continuous and will close on Friday, 30th January 2026. According to the notice, registration activities for prospects who successfully pass the screening workout will commence on Monday, 16th February 2026 and end on Friday, 27th February 2026. Management alerted that late registration will attract an additional surcharge of 10 per cent(10 %)of the approved charges.The approved charges followed considerations at a meeting of Principal Officers, Deans, and Directors. The Vice-Chancellor, acting upon behalf of the University Senate, approved the application of the brand-new service-based charges based upon programme 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 Programmes(Sciences and Agriculture)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 approved costs cover
charges. Tuition stays 0.00 for all categories.To alleviate the monetary burden 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 revealed a 5%Early Payment Discount for learners who pay the full sessional cost before the main resumption date.
According to management, the effort is targeted at motivating monetary preparation and improving campus logistics.Learners have actually been strongly encouraged to adhere strictly to payment timelines to retain their course registration and evaluation eligibility.
Failure to meet accepted due dates might result in loss of academic privileges.All payments need to be started specifically through the University’s official payment website and completed through authorized bank channels. The university will publish step-by-step payment directions and a list of designated banks to direct learners.The institution emphasised that it does not accept money payments to individuals under any circumstances. Students are recommended to overlook unauthorised payment requests.Accommodation is optional and charged separately. The authorized cost for a basic bed-space is 160,000. The notice was formally endorsed by the Workplace of the Bursar.Signed: Mr. James Ormye Leader Bursar University of Farming, Science and Innovation(UAST), Ihugh