Fupre (2025/2026 Session) Acceptance And School Fees: Everything You Need To Know

So, you just got admitted into the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE)? First of all—congratulations! Whether you're the lucky candidate or the parent who has been praying fervently at midnight vigils for that admission letter, it's time to celebrate. But hold on… before you start preparing to post that "admitted into FUPRE" status on WhatsApp or start snapping pre-campus photos, let’s talk about something very, very important—money.

Yes, my friend. That beautiful institution in Delta State—known for training future petroleum engineers and energy experts—is not going to train you for free. Don’t let your joy blind you. There are acceptance fees, school fees, and a few “surprise” charges that will remind you that nothing in life comes easy—even education.

Now don’t worry, I’m not here to scare you. In fact, consider me your blog buddy, the senior you never had, breaking everything down for you in plain English—no technical jargon, no hidden charges, just honest, relatable gist. So grab your favorite snack and let’s dive into the real gist: FUPRE’s acceptance and school fees.

The Almighty Acceptance Fee: Your First Payment at FUPRE

You know how when you enter a party uninvited, you’ll be looking for where to hide? Well, in the world of university education, the acceptance fee is your golden ticket. It’s your way of telling FUPRE, “Yes o, I’m serious. I’m ready. Keep my seat.”

So, how much are we talking about?

Drumroll please... the acceptance fee at FUPRE is ₦85,000. Yes, you read that right—eighty-five thousand Naira. It’s a one-time payment, and it is non-refundable. That means if you pay and later decide that university life isn’t for you or you want to go to another school, that money is gone with the wind—like your December salary before Detty December even starts.

But here’s the thing: this payment is important. If you don’t pay it, your admission can be terminated, and you’ll be left crying while others are buying buckets and iron for hostel life. So, please, don’t joke with this payment.

Tip: Once your name enters the FUPRE admission list and you accept it on the JAMB CAPS portal, go straight to FUPRE’s student portal and begin the acceptance fee process. Don’t wait till your village people remind you late.

School Fees for Freshers: Welcome to the Main Menu

Alright, so you’ve paid your acceptance fee. You're officially a FUPRE student. Clap for yourself!

But before you start shopping for lecture outfits or telling your younger siblings to start calling you "engineer," there's another bill coming your way—and this one is longer than a Lagos fuel queue. Yep, you guessed right: school fees.

Now, let’s break it down like a Yoruba auntie explaining wedding plans.

Freshers’ School Fees Breakdown

The school fees at FUPRE for freshers vary a bit depending on your course, but on average, it falls somewhere between ₦180,000 to ₦218,000.

Here’s what you’ll likely be paying for:

• Verification of Credentials – Because FUPRE wants to make sure your WAEC is not "miracle center edition"

• Registration Fee – To enter your details into the system that will either bless or stress you

• Medical Screening – They have to check that your body can handle Zik Hall jollof and the campus hustle

• Matriculation Gown Fee – For that one-day ceremony where you’ll take 30 photos for Instagram

• Library Fee – For that building you may or may not visit after the first semester

• ICT and Internet Fee – Because Zoom classes and course registration won’t happen by telepathy

• ID Card Fee – Your official campus ID, which you'll likely lose before final year

• Utility and Maintenance Fee – To maintain light, water, and maybe mosquitoes (joking… or am I?)

• Endowment Levy – For the university’s future (and possibly a statue of an oil rig)

All these put together will make your bill fat like Sunday rice. But hey, this is an oil and gas-focused university—we’re not training DJs here. This is serious business.

Returning Students: You Can Breathe Small

If you’re a returning student (that is, you survived 100 level and lived to tell the tale), you’re in luck. Your school fees will reduce significantly.

On average, returning students pay around ₦97,000 to ₦100,000. That’s almost half of what freshers pay. Why? Because you’ve already paid all those “first-year-only” fees like verification, medical screening, and caution deposit.

But before you start dancing shaku shaku, remember—there are still other payments you might need to make, like field trip fees, departmental dues, and faculty charges. Oh, and let’s not forget photocopying handouts and assignments, which by the way, is the unofficial 101-level course in every Nigerian university.

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Hostel Accommodation Fees: To Stay or Not to Stay?

Now let’s talk about where you’ll be laying your head.

FUPRE offers hostel accommodation on-campus. If you manage to secure a bed space, you’ll need to pay around ₦55,000 for the academic session. This fee usually covers:

• Bed space

• Hostel maintenance

• Access to hostel water and light (don’t expect 24/7 though, we’re still in Nigeria)

The hostels are competitive, so once portal opens for room selection—run like Usain Bolt. Or else, you’ll be hustling off-campus with landlords who increase rent faster than Nigeria’s inflation rate.

Off-campus accommodation is another kettle of fish. Depending on where you stay, you could be paying ₦60,000 to ₦150,000 or more, not counting transport, electricity (aka generator life), water, and personal upkeep.

My advice? If you can secure on-campus accommodation, go for it. It’ll save you money, time, and the stress of chasing tricycles to make that 8 a.m. lecture.

Postgraduate Students, I See You!

If you’re coming in for a PGD, M.Sc, or Ph.D., your own package is slightly different—but still money-intensive.

• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD): Around ₦170,000 to ₦180,000

• Master’s (M.Sc/M.Eng): Around ₦185,000 to ₦200,000

• Doctorate (Ph.D.): Upwards of ₦207,000

This includes tuition, ICT charges, registration, ID card, health insurance, and maybe even a bottle of “brain booster” (okay, that one is on you).

Keep in mind—this doesn’t cover thesis production, research costs, or seminar presentations. For those, your pocket will need extra reinforcement. Start saving early!

How to Pay FUPRE Fees (Without Getting a Migraine)

Now you’re wondering—how do I pay all these fees without jumping from one bank queue to another? Thankfully, FUPRE is trying oh. They’ve gone digital.

Here’s the simple payment process:

1. Go to the official FUPRE portal.

2. Log in with your student ID or JAMB registration number.

3. Generate your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR).

4. Pay online using your ATM card or take the RRR to a bank.

5. Print your receipt. Please, frame it if you must—it’s your evidence of sanity.

Pro tip: Always keep digital copies of your receipts. Because someday, someone in the office will tell you “we can’t find your payment record,” and you’ll need to whip it out faster than a cowboy in a Western movie.

Late Payments? Don’t Try It.

Listen, I know things can be tough, and sometimes, you want to delay that payment for one reason or another. But please, FUPRE does not play with deadlines.

If you don’t pay your acceptance fee on time, you lose the admission. No pity. No tears. No wahala—they will simply move on to the next person on the waiting list.

If you don’t pay school fees before the portal closes, you won’t be able to:

• Register for courses

• Print examination slips

• Access your results

• Sleep well at night (just kidding… or maybe not)

So please, plan ahead.

Conclusion

At the end of the day, university life is not just about lectures, tests, and grades. It’s also about learning responsibility—and one major part of that is financial discipline.

FUPRE may not be the cheapest university in Nigeria, but for what it offers—world-class petroleum and engineering education—it is worth every Kobo. From the ₦85k acceptance fee to the ₦180k average school fee for freshers, you’re investing in a future that’s rich in opportunities.

So, save, plan, and prepare. And when you finally walk through those gates with your documents in hand and the sun shining on your dreams, you’ll know it was all worth it.

Are you a fresher, a parent, or just someone curious about FUPRE? I’d love to hear from you! Drop a comment or share your own experience with fees and campus life.

See you at the top—hopefully not in the queue for hostel allocation.