University of Benin (UNIBEN) – All You Need to Know

Below, we provide all you need to know about University of Benin (UNIBEN), including its admission requirements and the full list of courses and programmes offered.

All You Need to Know About University of Benin (UNIBEN)

University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a Federal higher institution located in Benin, the capital city of Edo State, Nigeria.

UNIBEN has many faculties and departments, including:

1.	Medicine
2.	Agriculture
3.	Arts
4.	Environmental Science
5.	Allied Health Science
6.	Basic Medical Science
7.	Dentistry
8.	Education
9.	Engineering
10.	Law
11.	Management Science
12.	Pharmacy
13.	Science
14.	Social Science
15.	Veterinary Medicine

The university also has affiliations with other tertiary institutions approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

University of Benin is regarded as one of the fastest-growing universities in Nigeria in 2025.

This growth is one of the reasons why UNIBEN attracts a high number of UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates every year.

• UNIBEN is a reputable institution, and its admission process is highly competitive.
• To gain admission into UNIBEN, you must score high in JAMB-UTME and Post UTME.
• UNIBEN offers certain programmes that allow students to gain admission without writing JAMB.
• University of Benin admits students from all parts of Nigeria, regardless of race, culture, or religious background.
• University of Benin (UNIBEN) school fees is cheap and affordable, ranging between N100,000 and N150,000, depending on your course and programme.

Courses and Programmes offered in University of Benin (UNIBEN)

Below is a list of courses offered in University of Benin (UNIBEN):

1.	Accounting
2.	Actuarial Science
3.	Adult Education
4.	Economics and Statistics
5.	English Literature
6.	Geography and Regional Planning
7.	Adult Education
8.	Agricultural Economics
9.	Agricultural Engineering
10.	Agricultural Science and Education
11.	Agriculture
12.	Anatomy
13.	Animal and Environmental Biology
14.	Animal Biology and Environment
15.	Animal Science
16.	Applied Geophysics
17.	Architecture
18.	Banking and Finance
19.	Biochemistry
20.	Botany
21.	Chemistry
22.	Business Administration
23.	Business Education
24.	Chemical Engineering
25.	Computer Engineering
26.	Civil Engineering
27.	Computer Education
28.	Computer Engineering
29.	Computer Science
30.	Dentistry And Dental Surgery
31.	Drama / Dramatic / Performing Arts
32.	Early Childhood Education
33.	Economics and Statistics
34.	Education and Biology
35.	Education and Chemistry
36.	Education and Computer Science
37.	Education and Economics
38.	Education and Edo Language
39.	English Language and Literature
40.	Education Fine and Applied Arts
41.	Education and French
42.	Education and Geography
43.	Education and History
44.	Education and Integrated Science
45.	Education and Mathematics
46.	Education and Physics
47.	Education and Political Science
48.	Education and Religious Studies
49.	Education and Social Studies
50.	Educational Administration
51.	Educational Management
52.	Electrical / Electronics Engineering
53.	English Language and Literature
54.	Entrepreneurship
55.	Environmental Education
56.	Environmental Management And Toxicology
57.	Estate Management
58.	Fine Art / Fine and Applied Arts
59.	Fisheries
60.	Forestry And Wildlife
61.	French
62.	Geography and Regional Planning
63.	Geography
64.	Geology
65.	Guidance and Counselling
66.	Health Education
67.	History
68.	Home Economics and Education
69.	Human Kinetics
70.	Industrial Chemistry
71.	Industrial Mathematics
72.	Industrial Physics
73.	Industrial Relations and Personnel Mgt
74.	Industrial Technical Education
75.	Insurance
76.	International Studies and Diplomacy
77.	International Studies and Diplomacy
78.	Languages and Linguistics
79.	Law
80.	Library and Information Science
81.	Linguistics / Edo
82.	Marine Engineering
83.	Marketing
84.	Mass Communication
85.	Mathematics
86.	Mathematics and Economics
87.	Mechanical Engineering
88.	Mechatronics Engineering
89.	Medical Biochemistry
90.	Medical Laboratory Science
91.	Medicine and Surgery
92.	Metallurgical and Material Engineering
93.	Microbiology
94.	Music
95.	Nursing / Nursing Science
96.	Optometry
97.	Petroleum Engineering
98.	Pharmacy
99.	Philosophy
100.	Physical Education
101.	Physics
102.	Physics / Industrial Physics
103.	Physiology
104.	Physiotherapy
105.	Plant Science and Biotechnology
106.	Political Science
107.	Political Science and Public Administration
108.	Production Engineering
109.	Public Administration
110.	Pure / Applied Mathematics
111.	Quantity Surveying
112.	Radiography
113.	Religious Studies
114.	Science Laboratory Technology
115.	Secretarial Administration and Education
116.	Secretarial Education
117.	Social Works
118.	Sociology and Anthropology
119.	Soil Science
120.	Special Education
121.	Statistics
122.	Structural Engineering
123.	Surveying and Geo-Informatics
124.	Taxation
125.	Technical Education
126.	Theatre Arts
127.	Veterinary Medicine
128.	Zoology
129.	Linguistics and African Language
130.	Plant Biology and Biotechnology
131.	Education, Psychology, and Curriculum
132.	Doctor of Pharmacy
133.	Industrial Engineering

UNIBEN Admission Requirements

1. UNIBEN must be your first choice of institution on the JAMB CAPS portal.
2. You must have scored a minimum of 200 in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB).
3. You must have at least five (5) credits, including English Language and Mathematics, in your O’Level results (WAEC, NECO, or NABTEB).
4. Your O’Level results must not be more than two sittings.
5. You must be at least 16 years old to be considered for UNIBEN 2025 admission.

For more info, visit the official University website at www.uniben.edu.ng.

We hope this update has given you a clearer understanding of University of Benin (UNIBEN).

You may want to check out our expert guides on:

• UNIBEN Cut off Mark
• UNIBEN Post UTME Form
• How to Gain Admission in UNIBEN
• How to Register for JAMB Online
• Chevening Scholarship for Nigerians

All the best!