PhD Student at University of Ibadan Shows Total Amount She Paid as School Fees, Posts Receipt
- A PhD student of the University of Ibadan (UI) took to social media to share receipts of what she paid as fees
- She added a document at the end of the video showing the breakdown of every fee she paid
- She also explained that the fees vary by course or department, as the amount she posted does not apply to every PhD student
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A PhD student of the University of Ibadan (UI) has gone viral after showing the total amount she paid in school fees.
She gave a breakdown of what she paid for her PhD programme, including the cost of the form, acceptance fees, and other charges.
Source: TikTok
University of Ibadan PhD student posts school fees
The young lady shared a video on her TikTok page @willdivah, explaining how she paid her school fees at the institution.
She said in the TikTok video:
"The lady I usually go to for my school fees payment is not around; they said the network is bad. I've been paying my school fees at the same place, and I was always able to make payments easily."
As the video played, she explained that there is a particular lady who helps her process her school fees and has been doing so for a long time, so she went to meet her.
She shared a photo of the document containing all the different charges she paid for, over 20 of them, and mentioned the total.
According to her, the total reflects what she paid as fees at the University of Ibadan.
The lady wrote in the description of her post:
"Here's what it actually takes to start a PhD in the Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan (might be different for other departments/faculties).
"I am very pro-education, especially when it comes to women getting educated. It's not about smartness or intelligence; it's about putting your mind to something and actually doing it.
"For anyone curious about the process, here's what the journey has looked like so far.
"1. Collected the PhD form (₦22,000 with charges).
"2. Faculty interview (proposal).
"3. Received admission email and was given 6 weeks to complete clearance; otherwise, the admission becomes null.
"4. Paid acceptance fees (₦33,000 with charges) and printed clearance forms.
"5. Completed admission clearance at the Postgraduate School (this was when I started posting vlogs).
"6. Faculty induction (pt. 2)."
Source: TikTok
University of Ibadan PhD Student posts receipt
A document showing the full breakdown confirms the total amount the PhD student paid in fees at the University of Ibadan.
"Paid school fees (₦318,000 with charges). It's important to know that tuition differs across departments. Some go as high as ₦1 million or more.
"I'll give more details as I experience them. Also, I just thought to add: I know most people would rather get educated outside the country, and that is fine. However, my sincere advice is that if it's not happening yet, don't wait. If education is what you really want, you can start from here. It's more affordable, and if you do it in a good school, you'll be better for it.
"Your time is the only real currency you have. Wherever you are, use your time wisely. If you've ever considered doing a PhD, would you do it in Nigeria or abroad?"
Legit.ng contacted the the PhD student and asked why she chose to pursue her doctoral degree in Nigeria instead of travelling abroad for the programme.
Explaining her decision, she said the high cost of studying abroad was a major factor. She noted that although she had considered travelling to the UK for her master's degree, the amount required made it difficult for her to do so.
“I chose to do my PhD in Nigeria because I simply can’t afford otherwise. For my master's, I had tried to travel to the UK like every other person was doing, but the reality hits hard when you realise you need at least N20 million to do so."
“Now it’s even worse. We are looking at N40 million because of inflation. And while I know about a lot of scholarships that I could apply for, the application fee is nothing less than $150 to $200."
“I only need to add a bit and that’s enough to pay my tuition here in Nigeria and at UI especially. So, the choice was clear."
The PhD student also advised people who want to further their education not to wait indefinitely for an opportunity to study abroad.
She acknowledged that many people would prefer to study outside Nigeria but encouraged those who cannot afford it to consider starting their education locally, especially at a good institution.
“I know most people would rather get educated outside the country, and that is nice. However, my sincere advice is that if it’s not happening yet, don’t wait. If education is what you really want, you can start from here. It’s more affordable."
Watch the TikTok video below:
In a similar story, Legit.ng reported that another graduate of the University of Ibadan also went viral after sharing his impressive academic success.
The student, identified as Oluwadamilare Caleb Fabiyi, revealed that he graduated with a first-class degree from the Department of Environmental Health Sciences. He finished with an outstanding CGPA of 3.86/4.0, earning praise from many people online.
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that twin sisters made many people happy online after they graduated from the University of Ibadan.
The sisters said they were born on the same day and have always done things together. They also finished school with the same good grade, Second Class Upper.
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