UNIBEN Admission Requirements For Undergraduates

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, f you are seeking admission to study at UNIBEN, check the list and confirm that the course you wish to apply for is offered.

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

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