UNIBEN Admission Requirements for Undergraduates 2025

If you are planning to study at UNIBEN through the Direct Entry or UTME mode, you need to know if you have what it takes to study at the university. By this, we mean that you should confirm if you meet the UNIBEN Admission Requirements For Undergraduates. You and all other prospective students are expected to meet the eligibility criteria because UNIBEN is a very competitive institution to get into and the only way you can get in is by proving that you are qualified to study there.
If you haven’t already checked and confirmed that you are qualified, you can do so now by reading this article. Below, you will find a well-compiled list of UNIBEN courses and the requirements for UTME and direct entry admission. Once you are satisfied that you have met them, you can read our article on UNIBEN Post-UTME and learn how to apply for a spot in the admission race.
List Of Courses Offered By University of Benin (UNIBEN)
This is a comprehensive and complete list of all undergraduate courses offered by UNIBEN, if you are seeking admission to study at UNIBEN, check the list and confirm that the course you wish to apply for is offered.
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Adult Education/Political Science & Public Administration
- Adult Education
- Adult Education/Economics and Statistics
- Adult Education/English Literature
- Adult Education/Geography and Regional Planning
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Engineering
- Agricultural Science & Education
- Agriculture
- Anatomy
- Animal & Environmental Biology
- Animal Science
- Applied Geophysics
- Architecture
- Banking & Finance
- Biochemistry
- Botany
- Business Administration
- Business Education
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Education
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Dentistry & Dental Surgery
- Doctor of Pharmacy
- Drama/Dramatic/Performing Arts
- Early Childhood Education
- Economics & Statistics
- Education & Biology
- Education & Chemistry
- Education & Economics
- Education & Edo Language
- Education & English Language and Literature
- Education & French
- Education & Geography
- Education & History
- Education & Integrated Science
- Education & Mathematics
- Education & Physics
- Education & Political Science
- Education & Religious Studies
- Education & Social Studies
- Education and Computer Science
- Education Fine & Applied Arts
- Education Psychology & Curriculum Studies
- Educational Administration
- Educational Management
- Electrical/Electronics Engineering
- English Language & Literature
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Education
- Environmental Management & Toxicology
- Estate Management
- Fine Art/Fine & Applied Arts
- Fisheries
- Forestry & Wildlife
- French
- Geography & Regional Planning
- Geography and Regional Planning
- Geology
- Guidance & Counselling
- Health Education
- History
- Home Economics & Education
- Human Kinetics
- Industrial Chemistry
- Industrial Engineering
- Industrial Mathematics
- Industrial Physics
- Industrial Relations & Personnel Management
- Industrial Technical Education
- Insurance
- International Studies & Diplomacy
- International Studies and Diplomacy
- Languages & Linguistics
- Law
- Library & Information Science
- Linguistics & African Language
- Linguistics/Edo
- Marine Engineering
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mathematics & Economics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechatronics Engineering
- Medical Biochemistry
- Medical Laboratory Science
- Medicine & Surgery
- Metallurgical & Materials Engineering
- Microbiology
- Music
- Nursing/Nursing Science
- Optometry
- Petroleum Engineering
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Physics/Industrial Physics
- Physiology
- Physiotherapy
- Plant Biology & Biotechnology
- Plant Science and Biotechnology
- Political Science & Public Administration
- Production Engineering
- Public Administration
- Pure & Applied Mathematics
- Quantity Surveying
- Radiography
- Religious Studies
- Science Laboratory Technology
- Secretarial Administration and Education
- Secretarial Education
- Social Work
- Sociology & Anthropology
- Soil Science
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Structural Engineering
- Surveying & Geoinformatics
- Taxation
- Technical Education
- Theatre Arts
- Veterinary Medicine
- Zoology
UNIBEN Cut-Off Mark For Admission 2025/2026
All prospective looking to study at the University of Benin are expected to write the 2025 JAMB Examinations and score a minimum of 200 to be eligible to purchase the post-UTME form. This mark is the minimum score you are expected to achieve, candidates for more competitive courses like medicine, law, pharmacy, etc are expected to score higher.
This is because the course is professional and there are limited admission slots to ensure that students enjoy high-quality education. If you are looking to study any of these courses, aim for 250 to 300 in your JAMB to prove beyond doubt that you are qualified. Check the rest of the requirements you are expected to meet below.
UNIBEN Admission Requirements For Undergraduates 2025/2026
To study any undergraduate course at the University of Benin, you have to choose between the UTME or Direct Entry modes of entry. Candidates who choose the UTME mode of entry have to write JAMB and meet the cut-off marks alongside all other requirements for admission. Direct Entry candidates are candidates who have previously obtained degrees, or diplomas and would like to further their studies using these certificates.
All candidates are expected to meet the admission requirements based on the mode of entry they want to use. See details below.
UTME Requirements For UNIBEN Admission
- All candidates must select the University of Benin (UNIBEN) as their first choice of institution during JAMB registration.
- Candidates who did not initially choose UNIBEN but are interested in admission can apply for a change of institution through JAMB.
- Candidates are required to meet the minimum cut-off mark of at least 200. However, some competitive courses such as Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, and others may require higher scores.
- Candidates must possess a minimum of five credit passes in relevant O’level subjects, including Mathematics and English. These credits should be obtained in two sittings or less. For highly competitive courses such as Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, etc., all required credits must be earned in a single sitting.
- Candidates must be at least 16 years old at the time of applying for admission.
Direct Entry Requirements For UNIBEN Admission
Candidates applying for Direct Entry admission at the University of Benin (UNIBEN) must meet the following requirements:-
- A minimum of five credit passes in relevant O’level subjects, including Mathematics and English, with no more than two sittings.
- Candidates must have completed an acceptable Higher National Diploma (HND), Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE), or a relevant degree from rea cognized ininstitutionFor most courses, candidates are required to possess advanced qualifications such as HND, NCE, IJMB, or A-level.
- Candidates must register and apply through JAMB’s Direct Entry portal.
There are the requirements you need to meet to be able to study at UNIBEN. You cannot meet one requirement and leave the others out, you must meet all the requirements mentioned here to be eligible. Now that you have confirmed that you are qualified, you are set to apply for admission to study at UNIBEN.
Online Clearance Guidelines for Newly Admitted Students
Once you have been offered admission and paid the acceptance fee, you must complete your clearance online. This is a crucial step to fully register as a student, and here are the documents to upload for clearance:
- Birth Certificate or Age Declaration
- WAEC/NECO/NABTEB Certificate or Statement of Results
- Result Checking Scratch Cards (WAEC, NECO, etc.)
- Certificate of Local Government of Origin or an affidavit
- JAMB Result Slip (with your passport photo)
- JAMB Admission Letter (Institution Copy)
- Acceptance Letter
- Letter from a Guarantor
- Affidavit of Good Conduct
- Affidavit of Non-Membership of Any Secret Cult
- Passport Photograph with RED background, matching your JAMB biometric photo
Important:
Only students who request clearance through the portal will be processed. The entire clearance process is conducted online, so there is no need to visit the campus until resumption.
Next Step After Clearance
- Once cleared, students will receive a signed eligibility document upon resumption.
- You will then be required to:
- Pay school charges via the UNIBEN portal
- Register for your courses online
- Meet your course adviser for validation
Admission into UNIBEN is competitive but achievable. You need to understand the admission requirements for undergraduates and the department-specific requirements you are applying for to stand a chance of being admitted. Whether you are entering through UTME, Direct Entry, or Part-Time, make sure your documents are ready, your information is accurate, and your choices align with the university’s expectations.
Make sure you meet the minimum UTME score (usually 200 and above) and have 5 credit passes in relevant O’level subjects, including English and Mathematics. It is always important to check for course-specific subject combinations in the latest UNIBEN JAMB brochure to confirm if you are eligible before applying to secure your spot. We hope you found this article helpful, and by following the information, you will stand a chance of being admitted. Bookmark this page for more information on the requirements for admission and other related posts and updates!