Nigerians are known for their desire to gain admission into university to learn, which is one of the reasons why the country can boast of more than 150 tertiary institutions across the 36 states of the federation.
However, some of these universities need to improve the quality of education they rendered to students. The universities in this category lack enough teaching facilities while they also few academic programs.
This is why it is very important that secondary schools graduates, who are seeking admission into university, take their time to make research in order to know the institutions that are capable of enhancing their academic dreams and visions.
Having said that, University of Benin is one of the institutions you can choose if you want to enjoy quality education.
UNIBEN, as it is fondly called, has a wonderful reputation as one of the best universities in the country due to the highly effective academic scheme, experience lecturers, learning-enhancing environment and state-of-the-art teaching facilities.
You can’t list the top five universities in the country without including the Benin-based tertiary institution which has been in existence for over 50 years.
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History of UNIBEN
The UNIBEN was established in 1970 during the military era as part of government’s desire to provide higher education to the citizens of the country. The university has since developed into one of Nigeria’s top-rated learning institutions.
Faculty in UNIBEN
UNIBEN has 13 faculty and there are multiple departments under each faculty. So, it is imperative you visit the school official portal to know the available departments. In the meantime, below is the list of faculties you can apply for:
- * Faculty of Social Sciences
- * School of Dentistry
- * Faculty of Physical Sciences
- * Faculty of Pharmacy
- * Faculty of Medicine
- * Faculty of Management Sciences
- * Faculty of Life Sciences
- * Faculty of Law
- * Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- * Faculty of Engineering
- * Faculty of Education
- * Faculty of Arts
- * Faculty of Agriculture Science
UNIBEN School Fees Schedule For New & returning Students – Acceptance Fee
| FRESH STUDENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| DETAILS | SCIENCE | NON-SCIENCE |
| Tuition | ||
| Examination Fees | 7,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| Labouratory Fees | 3,000.00 | 1,500.00 |
| Librart / MTN Lib. | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Admission Brochure | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 |
| Orientation Brochure | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 |
| Sport | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Student Comm Service | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Student Handbook Brochure | 1,500.00 | 1,500.00 |
| Utility | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 |
| Med. Char / TSHIP /NHIS / Life Ins | 7,400.00 | 7,400.00 |
| Verification of Resul | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| Medical Exam / Eye Test /td> | 5,500.00 | 5,500.00 |
| Academic Gown (Rental) | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| Forensic ID Card | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Bank Charges / Portal Charges | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Development Levy | 20,000.00 | 20,000.00 |
| Student Union Dues | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| TOTAL | 73,400.00 | 69,900.00 |
| RETURNING STUDENTS | ||
|---|---|---|
| DETAILS | SCIENCE | NON-SCIENCE |
| Tuition | ||
| Examination Fees | 7,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| Labouratory Fees | 3,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Librart / MTN Lib. | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Sport | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| Utility | 7,000.00 | 7,000.00 |
| Med. Char / TSHIP /NHIS / Life Ins | 7,400.00 | 7,400.00 |
| Bank Charges / Portal Charges | 2,000.00 | 2,000.00 |
| Development Levy | 20,000.00 | 20,000.00 |
| Student Union Dues | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| TOTAL | 45,400.00 | 41,400.00 |
| S/NO | ITEMS | COLLEGE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES CANDIDATES ( N ) | OTHER CANDIDATES ( N ) |
| 1 | BANK/PORTAL CHARGES | 5,000.00 | 5,000.00 |
| 2 | ADMISSION CLEARANCE | 23,000.00 | 23,000.00 |
| 3 | ICT LEVY | 6,000.00 | 6,000.00 |
| 4 | DEVELOPMENT LEVY | 15,000.00 | 15,000.00 |
| 5 | MTN NET LIBRARY | 1,000.00 | 1,000.00 |
| 6 | COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT LEVY (MEDICAL STUDENTS ONLY) | 20,000.00 | – |
| TOTAL | 70,000.00 | 50,000.00 |
Being a federal university, it is expected that the school fees will be affordable. After many findings and researches, we lay our hands on the verified and confirmed amount of money you’re expected to pay as a fresh or returning Uniben student. See the school fees below:
Jamb And Departmental cut-off Mark For Admission Seekers
This segment is meant for everyone seeking admission into the university as we shall be discussing the criteria you must possess to stand a chance of becoming new Uniben student.
According to JAMB’s requirement, all admission seekers must score nothing less than 150 in their recent UTME result. However, we advised aspirants to score up to 200 in order to boost their chances of getting their desired courses.
Excellent post-utme result is another factor that determines whether you will gain admission or not. Hence, it is expedient you pass your post-utme with good grades.
Learning Facilities
Uniben boasts of many advanced and sophisticated learning facilities in the school premises. This ranges from science laboratories and spacious lecture rooms among others.
The lecturers are also in a class of their own, which means the quality of their lectures is second to none. It will also interest you to know that Uniben as two campuses which are located in Ugbowo and Ekehuan respectively.
Just as it is often said that work and play goes hand-in-hand, Uniben has multiple playgrounds in the school for sporting events. The students are equally engage in other extra-curricular activities such as excursion.
