Nigerian Army University, Biu (Naub) Acceptance And School Fees

So, you landed that coveted admission into Nigerian Army University, Biu (NAUB)—🎉 congratulations! Your phone’s lighting up, family members are already discussing hostels, and well-meaning friends are dropping “proud of you” messages. But wait—before your next WhatsApp status reads “NAUB Student,” there’s a financial checkpoint you can’t afford to miss.

First up is the acceptance fee, your official tribute to securing the spot. Then comes the real deal: school fees (which vary depending on your faculty, level, and whether you want campus accommodation). Miss a deadline, and you might not even see your name on the portal. Don’t worry—I’ve got your back with this detailed, conversational, naija-style guide.

First Things First: The ₦5,000 Acceptance Fee

NAUB isn’t charging luxury, but they want confirmation you're serious. So, what does a fresher pay?

• Acceptance Fee: ₦5,000 — mandatory and non-refundable.

Yes, a modest fee by university standards. Once you accept your admission in JAMB CAPS, jump onto the NAUB portal, generate an RRR (Remita retrieval reference), and pay the ₦5,000 straight up. Hold off, and someone else might fill your slot. Once you pay, you're officially part of Team NAUB.

School Fees for Freshers: Know What You’re Signing Up For

Here’s where things get serious—and where students start asking, “How much do they expect me to pay?”

NAUB breaks fees into two main categories: Science/Engineering and Arts/Social Sciences. Let’s walk through both:

A. Science & Engineering Freshers (100 Level)

You can expect around ₦75,000 for full school fees. Here's a breakdown:

• Acceptance Fee: ₦5,000

• Library: ₦2,500

• ICT: ₦5,000

• Municipal Services: ₦5,000

• ID Card: ₦1,500

• Examinations: ₦5,000

• Faculty Charges: ₦2,000

• Credentials Verification: ₦3,000

• Registration: ₦5,000

• Caution Deposit: ₦2,000

• Orientation: ₦2,000

• Lab Charges: ₦20,000

• Field Trip: ₦5,000

• Transport: ₦5,000

• Sports: ₦2,000

• Medical: ₦3,000

• Health Insurance (TISHIP): ₦2,000

Total: ₦75,000

Those lab, field trip, and transport charges look long—and that's because science and engineering programs require that practical, hands-on experience.

B. Arts & Social Sciences Freshers

No lab fees, no faculty-specific extras, so school fees are leaner:

• All the same charges, minus Lab, Field Trip, Transport charges

• Total: ₦55,000

So for fields like Economics, Political Science, or Languages, you're looking at ₦55,000 of school fees before the optional extras.

Returning Students: Wallet Relief Incoming

Good news—you don’t pay the acceptance or orientation fees again! Here’s what your bill looks like:

• Science/Engineering Returning Students: ₦59,500

• Arts/Social Sciences Returning: ₦39,500

This reflects the removal of one-off charges you paid in your freshman year. Still applies: Library, ICT, Exams, Municipal, etc., but no lab deposits or orientation fees.

Accommodation: How Much for Bed Space?

Living on campus is a major convenience—but you must pay for it separately:

• Old Hostel: ₦10,000 per session

• New Hostel: ₦20,000 per session

Spaces are limited and in high demand. Once hostel registration opens, move fast. Otherwise, you’ll be scavenging for rooms in Biu town, where prices can range from ₦50,000 to ₦100,000 per session—sometimes with questionable water and power supply.

Subsidies, Scholarships & Kampala for Parents

Still, the system at NAUB puts family in mind:

• Caution Deposits (₦2,000) are refundable—this is for labs and the university needing to cover any lost items.

• TISHIP (student insurance) is just ₦2,000—a frugal but vital health safeguard.

• While there’s no departmental dues yet, some faculties may collect small sums for association packs or exclusive services. These aren’t mandatory, but you might want a little buffer.

Crunching the Numbers: Your Semester Budget

Let’s sum it up nicely:

For Science Freshers (who want New Hostel):

• School Fees: ₦75,000

• Hostel: ₦20,000

• Total: ₦95,000

For Arts Freshers (New Hostel):

• School Fees: ₦55,000

• Hostel: ₦20,000

• Total: ₦75,000

Returning Students:

• Science w/ New Hostel: ₦59,500 + ₦20,000 = ₦79,500

• Arts w/ New Hostel: ₦39,500 + ₦20,000 = ₦59,500

Want refunds or need backups? Add a ₦5,000 buffer for receipts, service charges, and printing—because nobody tells you how printing exams can cost a small fortune.

How to Pay NAUB Fees Without Drama

You don’t have to beg, borrow, or pay strangers to help. NAUB uses Remita for all payments. Here’s the simple recipe:

1. Head to NAUB’s website.

2. Log into your student account.

3. Select the fee category (acceptance, school, hostel, etc.).

4. Generate the RRR.

5. Pay at any Remita-enabled bank or via internet banking.

6. Print at least three copies of your receipt—upload one if needed.

If anything goes wrong, raise a ticket. Don’t pay anyone claiming they can fix a “portal issue.”

What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?

Don’t joke with deadlines.

• If you skip payment of your acceptance fee, you lose admission.

• If school fee deadlines pass, the portal closes—no course registration, no exams, no access to the portal.

• Miss hostel fees, and someone else takes your bed.

• Some faculties will demand clearance before the semester starts. If you haven’t paid, good luck trying to graduate.

NAUB doesn’t mess around—deadlines are deadlines.

Is NAUB Worth It?

Drum roll because—you bet it is. Nigerian Army University, Biu, is still young, but it’s carving a sharp reputation:

• Transparent and fair fee structures

• Military-grade security and discipline

• Smooth academic calendar so far—no fear of strike madness

• Low session trademark—most sessions stay within one span

For NAUB, your education isn’t a money pit—it’s an investment in discipline, innovation, and valuable community. Fresh fees of ₦80k–₦100k are a bargain by comparison.

Final Wrap-Up & Student Q&A

Before we wrap, here’s a quick recap:

Add ₦5,000 buffer for emergencies or printing. If you live off-campus and skip the hostel, don’t forget rent and transportation.