The University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo, Ondo State, has refuted claims that it recently increased tuition fees for all students, describing such reports as misleading and inaccurate.
Some media outlets had earlier reported that parents were worried about a general hike in the institution’s fees.
However, in a statement issued on Friday, the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Isaac Oluyi, clarified that the alleged increment did not apply across the board.
“The university did not increase the fees of returning students as reported. It is a misrepresentation of the situation on the fee increment. All returning undergraduates are to pay the old fees,” Oluyi explained.
He further emphasized that the slight adjustment in fees only affects newly admitted students, particularly those admitted into the university’s professional programs.
Oluyi stressed that the decision was not taken lightly but was necessary to enable UNIMED to continue delivering quality medical and health sciences education.
The institution also reassured parents and stakeholders that it would not make decisions aimed at causing undue hardship.
