Hezekiah University, Umudi-Nkwerre in Imo State, is a private Nigerian university offering a range of undergraduate programs.
The university is known for its flat-rate tuition, scholarship options, and clear admission processes.
Below are the courses available and fee structure for the 2025/2026 session, using current official and trustworthy information.
What undergraduate courses are available at Hezekiah University?
Hezekiah University offers nineteen accredited programmes through its faculties:
- Natural and Applied Sciences: Plant Science & Biotechnology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics & Statistics, Physics, Physics with Electronics
- Management and Social Sciences: Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Marketing, Mass Communication
- Humanities: English Language, History & International Studies, Christian Religious Studies
Some sources also list Industrial Chemistry and Hospitality & Tourism, as well as International Relations and Christian Religious Studies under Humanities.
Are there courses in Education, Law or Zoology?
No, Hezekiah University currently does not offer Law (LL.B) or Education degree programmes.
Although Zoology and Hospitality & Tourism are sometimes mentioned in unofficial lists, they are not part of the current accredited programmes by the NUC.
How does the admission process work and what entry modes exist?
Admission is open via three routes:
- UTME: Minimum 160 UTME score required, correct subject combination, and 5 credit passes at O’Level.
- Direct Entry (DE): A-Level or OND/HND (Upper Credit) in relevant fields, plus O’Level.
- JUPEB: Entrance after National U-level programme.
There’s also an inter‑university transfer option for candidates from other institutions.
What is the tuition fee for new students in 2025?
Tuition is a flat ₦200,000 per session for all programs.
Freshers also qualify for a ₦100,000 automatic Chancellor’s scholarship, effectively reducing their first-year fee to ₦100,000 .
What additional compulsory fees are needed for fresh students?
New students must also pay these semester/session fees:
- Hostel accommodation – ₦40,000
- Registration – ₦12,000
- Laboratory – ₦15,000
- ICT – ₦12,000
- Library – ₦12,000
- Medical – ₦10,000
- Exam fee – ₦6,000
- Utility – ₦10,000
- Development – ₦20,000
- Matriculation – ₦5,000
- Sports – ₦5,000
- ID card & prospectus – ₦1,500 each
These total approximately ₦350,000 including tuition and hostel for freshers.
What fees do returning students pay?
Returning students pay almost the same, minus matriculation and prospectus charges, totaling around ₦342,000 per session.
Does hostel accommodation cost change annually?
Hostel fees remain constant at ₦40,000 per session, with room assignment on a first-come basis. Private lodgings may cost more depending on location.
How do I pay fees and get the scholarship refund?
- Log in to the Unihez student portal to generate an invoice.
- Pay via Remita (online or bank).
- Upload payment slip on the portal.
- The ₦100,000 scholarship is automatically deducted from the freshers’ invoice, you only pay the balance.