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2026/2027 Academic Session
Foundation Programme
This programme has been designed to run intensively for one academic session to prepare candidates for external examination conducted by the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB). Successful candidates may proceed into the degree programmes of Redeemer’s University via the Direct Entry option into 200-Level.
Programme Description
JUPEB is the Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board, with its headquarters in Lagos. JUPEB was set up through a consortium of Nigerian Universities to unify the admission process of partner institutions through their respective preliminary programmes.
Admission Requirements into Foundation
- Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) credit passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO in relevant subjects at not more than two sittings.
- Candidates are expected to attend a screening interview at a date that would be communicated to them by e-mail or text messages.
Conditions for Admission Into 200 Level Direct Entry Degree Programme
- Candidates must possess a minimum of five (5) credit passes in SSCE/GCE/NECO in relevant subjects at not more than two sittings.
- Candidates must obtain JAMB Direct Entry application form and choose Redeemer’s University.
- Candidates can only be offered admission into 200 Level for courses enrolled at Foundation Programme.
- Candidates must pass all the subjects offered in the Foundation Programme at a satisfactory level.
- Candidates must obtain and submit the University admission form for Direct Entry.
2026/2027
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Fee Schedule – Science Programmes
A
Admission Fees
Payable only in the first semester
Total
₦173,500.00
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Fee (Non-Refundable) | ₦50,000.00 |
| Caution Fee (Refundable) | ₦20,000.00 |
| Medical Fees | ₦30,000.00 |
| ID Card Fees | ₦10,000.00 |
| Medical Insurance | ₦5,000.00 |
| GST Textbooks | ₦20,000.00 |
| Chapel Materials | ₦8,500.00 |
| Practical Notebooks & Manuals | ₦10,000.00 |
| Laboratory | ₦20,000.00 |
| Total | ₦173,500.00 |
B
Tuition and Other Fees
60% First Semester / 40% Second Semester
100%
₦686,500.00
| Fee Item | 100% | 1st Semester 60% | 2nd Semester 40% |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUPEB Examination Fee | ₦60,000.00 | ₦36,000.00 | ₦24,000.00 |
| JUPEB Syllabus Fee | ₦5,000.00 | ₦3,000.00 | ₦2,000.00 |
| Registration | ₦30,000.00 | ₦18,000.00 | ₦12,000.00 |
| Accommodation | ₦180,000.00 | ₦108,000.00 | ₦72,000.00 |
| Tuition Fee | ₦411,500.00 | ₦246,900.00 | ₦164,600.00 |
| Total | ₦686,500.00 | ₦411,900.00 | ₦274,600.00 |
Payment Information
Admission Fees should be paid in full upon receiving the Provisional Admission Letter.
Tuition and other fees may be paid in full or in two instalments: 60% on or before first semester resumption and 40% on or before second semester resumption.
2026/2027
Download Non-Science Fee Schedule
Fee Schedule – Non-Science Programmes
A
Admission Fees
Payable only in the first semester
Total
₦143,500.00
| Fee Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Fee (Non-Refundable) | ₦50,000.00 |
| Caution Fee (Refundable) | ₦20,000.00 |
| Medical Fees | ₦30,000.00 |
| ID Card Fees | ₦10,000.00 |
| Medical Insurance | ₦5,000.00 |
| GST Textbooks | ₦20,000.00 |
| Chapel Materials | ₦8,500.00 |
| Total | ₦143,500.00 |
B
Tuition and Other Fees
60% First Semester / 40% Second Semester
100%
₦671,500.00
| Fee Item | 100% | 1st Semester 60% | 2nd Semester 40% |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUPEB Examination Fee | ₦60,000.00 | ₦36,000.00 | ₦24,000.00 |
| JUPEB Syllabus Fee | ₦5,000.00 | ₦3,000.00 | ₦2,000.00 |
| Registration | ₦30,000.00 | ₦18,000.00 | ₦12,000.00 |
| Accommodation | ₦180,000.00 | ₦108,000.00 | ₦72,000.00 |
| Tuition Fee | ₦396,500.00 | ₦237,900.00 | ₦158,600.00 |
| Total | ₦671,500.00 | ₦402,900.00 | ₦268,600.00 |
Payment Information
Admission Fees should be paid in full upon receiving the Provisional Admission Letter.
Tuition and other fees may be paid in full or in two instalments: 60% on or before first semester resumption and 40% on or before second semester resumption.
Total Fee Payable:
₦815,000.00
(Eight Hundred and Fifteen
Thousand Naira Only)
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Non-Science Fee Schedule
Programme Eligibility
To be eligible to take examinations leading to the award of JUPEB’s Direct Entry Certificates, the candidate must have undergone intensive academic work relevant to his/her proposed university course.
- Each candidate must register, sit for examinations and satisfy the Board in three subjects and a General Studies course relevant to the proposed course in any of the universities.
- Each candidate is expected to take twelve (12) courses, six per semester, and a General Studies course.
- Each subject is broken into four courses to be taken, two per semester, by the candidate. The results in all the courses are to be merged at the end of the second semester to obtain the candidate’s grade in that particular subject.
- The General Studies courses in each University Faculty will be based on relevant General courses suggested for that Faculty by each university.
- Students, upon completion of the programme, will be issued certificates based on their level of performance which bear Letter Grades of A, B, C, D, E or F in each of the three subjects and General Studies Paper.
Duration of Academic Programme
The duration of the Programme of courses for the Board’s Examination is a minimum of one academic session of two semesters.
More Information: JUPEB OFFICIAL WEBSITE
JUPEB Accredited Courses View all
Accounting
Industrial Chemistry
Actuarial Science
Banking and Finance
Biochemistry
Business Administration
Christian Religious Studies
2026/2027
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Science Programme Fees
Admission Fees
₦173,500
Tuition & Other Fees
₦686,500
Total Payable
₦860,000
2026/2027
Download Non-Science PDF
Non-Science Programme Fees
Admission Fees
₦143,500
Tuition & Other Fees
₦671,500
Total Payable
₦815,000
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