The University of Ibadan (UI) has officially announced the opening of its Acceptance Fee Payment Portal for all newly admitted candidates for the 2025/2026 academic session.

According to the university management, candidates who have successfully received admission offers on the JAMB CAPS are to complete their acceptance process between Monday, November 10, and Friday, December 5, 2025. The university has emphasized that no extensions or late payments will be accepted after the deadline.

 Important Dates and Payment Window

• Start Date: Monday, November 10, 2025
  
• Deadline: Friday, December 5, 2025
  
• Portal: https://admissions.ui.edu.ng
  

All admitted UTME and Direct Entry candidates must log into the UI Admission Portal to confirm their admission and pay the non-refundable acceptance fee of ₦50,000 (Fifty Thousand Naira only).

Failure to complete payment before the closing date will automatically lead to forfeiture of admission.

 Step-by-Step Guide to Pay UI Acceptance Fee

Follow these verified steps to make your acceptance payment safely:

1. Visit the official portal  https://admissions.ui.edu.ng.
   
2. Log in using your JAMB Registration Number as username and your surname as password.
   
3. Confirm your admission status under the “Admission” tab.
   
4. Click “Pay Acceptance Fee” and select your preferred payment method (Remita or card payment).
   
5. Print your payment receipt and admission letter for record purposes.
   
6. Follow subsequent instructions for departmental registration and document verification.
   

 Note: The University strictly warns against using unverified third-party agents or links. All payments must be processed only through the official UI portal.

 What to Do After Payment

After successful payment, candidates are required to:

• Upload birth certificate, O’Level results, and UTME result slip on the UI portal.
  
• Complete online clearance and departmental verification.
  
• Watch out for announcements on hostel accommodation and orientation programme from the Student Affairs Division.
  

The University also hinted that fresh students’ resumption is tentatively slated for January 2026, pending Senate confirmation.

 UI’s Strict Warning on Late Payment

The management reaffirmed its zero-tolerance policy for late registration and payment.

“The University of Ibadan will not entertain any requests for deadline extension. Candidates who fail to pay within the stipulated period will be deemed to have declined their admission,”
Office of the Registrar, University of Ibadan

This firm stance underscores UI’s commitment to discipline, structure, and administrative efficiency.

 About the 2025/2026 Admission Exercise

The 2025/2026 University of Ibadan admission cycle was one of the most competitive in recent years, with thousands of applicants vying for limited spaces across various faculties.

Following the release of the primary and supplementary admission lists, the opening of the acceptance fee portal marks the official start of student onboarding for the new academic year.

Call to Action

All admitted candidates are strongly advised to make their acceptance fee payment early to avoid last-minute portal congestion or payment failures.

Stay informed by following @unibadannigeria on X (Twitter) and visiting the official university website  www.ui.edu.ng  for verified updates on registration, hostel allocation, and resumption schedules.