The University of Maiduguri (UNIMAID) has announced the start of applications for student transfer opportunities for the 2025/2026 academic year. The exercise covers both inter-university transfers and inter-departmental transfers within the institution.

This development was made public through an official circular from the Office of the Registrar, confirming that the transfer process is now active for eligible candidates.

Who Can Apply for the UNIMAID Transfer Exercise?

The transfer programme is open to:

• Students seeking to move from another Nigerian university to UNIMAID
  
• Students transferring from foreign institutions
  
• UNIMAID students requesting a change of department, either voluntarily or due to academic requirements
  

Applicants are expected to meet all academic and institutional conditions before applying.

Application Process Explained

Interested candidates are required to follow these steps carefully:

1. Make payment through the University’s official Remita platform, accessible via the UNIMAID portal
   
2. Present payment evidence at the Bursary Department for confirmation
   
3. Proceed to the University ICT Centre to download the appropriate transfer application form
   

All payments made are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome of the application.

Approved Transfer Fees

UNIMAID has outlined separate charges for each category of transfer as follows:

Inter-University Transfers

• From Nigerian universities: ₦150,000
  
• From foreign universities: ₦250,000
  

Inter-Departmental Transfers

• Voluntary transfer: ₦100,000
  
• Mandatory (obligatory) transfer: ₦50,000
  

Applicants are advised to confirm the correct category before making payment to avoid errors.

Important Notice to Applicants

• Only payments made through the official university channels will be recognized
  
• Applicants must complete all steps of the process before submitting their forms
  
• Incomplete or improperly processed applications may be rejected
  

Candidates are encouraged to act promptly and ensure strict compliance with all stated guidelines.

Final Reminder

The 2025/2026 transfer application window at the University of Maiduguri provides an opportunity for eligible students to realign their academic paths. Interested applicants should complete the process early to avoid last-minute delays.

For further updates, candidates are advised to monitor official UNIMAID announcements and notices from the Registrar’s Office.