The University of Ibadan (UI) has officially opened its acceptance fee payment portal for newly admitted candidates for the 2025/2026 academic session. The institution has urged all successful candidates to complete their acceptance process on or before Friday, December 5, 2025, warning that no extensions will be granted.
The announcement, published on the university’s official website and verified social media channels, marks the next step for candidates who recently secured admission into Nigeria’s premier university.
Payment Window and Important Dates
According to the notice from the Office of the Registrar, the payment window runs from Monday, November 10, to Friday, December 5, 2025.
All admitted students — both UTME and Direct Entry — are expected to promptly log into the UI admission portal to confirm their admission status and make the required acceptance fee payment.
UI emphasized that the acceptance fee payment is a mandatory condition for retaining the provisional admission offer. Failure to comply before the deadline will result in automatic forfeiture of the admission slot.
How to Pay UI Acceptance Fee
The University outlined the following step-by-step procedure for payment:
1. Visit the official portal via https://admissions.ui.edu.ng.
2. Log in using your JAMB registration number as username and surname as password.
3. Confirm your admission status under the “Admission” tab.
4. Proceed to make payment for the acceptance fee using Remita or card payment options.
5. Print out your payment receipt and admission letter for record purposes.
6. Follow further instructions on departmental registration and document verification.
Candidates are also advised to avoid third-party agents or unverified payment links, as all transactions must go through the official UI portal.
After Payment — What Next?
Once payment is confirmed, newly admitted students are required to:
- Upload their credentials, including birth certificate, O’level results, and UTME result slip, on the portal.
- Proceed with online clearance and departmental verification.
- Monitor updates on hostel accommodation and orientation schedules to be released soon by the Student Affairs Division.
UI also hinted that fresh students’ resumption is tentatively scheduled for January 2026, subject to confirmation by the Senate.
University’s Warning to Candidates
In a brief statement, the management reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for late registration.
“The University of Ibadan will not entertain requests for deadline extension. Candidates who fail to pay within the stipulated period will be deemed to have declined their admission,” the notice read.
This firm stance aligns with the university’s long-standing reputation for discipline, administrative order, and academic excellence.
About the 2025/2026 Admission Cycle
The University of Ibadan recorded one of its most competitive admission exercises this year, with thousands of applicants vying for limited slots across various faculties.
Following the release of the primary and supplementary lists, the acceptance fee payment phase now signals the start of official student onboarding for the session.
In Summary
- Acceptance Fee Window: November 10 – December 5, 2025.
- Payment Portal: https://admissions.ui.edu.ng
- Requirement: Mandatory for all newly admitted candidates.
- Late Payment: Leads to forfeiture of admission.
- Next Step: Online clearance, verification, and orientation preparation.
Call to Action
All candidates offered admission into UI are strongly advised to complete payment early to avoid last-minute portal congestion.
Stay connected with us and UI official channels such as @unibadannigeria on X (Twitter) and ui.edu.ng for verified updates on clearance, registration, and hostel allocation.