University of Benin Courses and Requirements

Are you an aspiring student of the University of Benin and want to know the courses offered in the school and the requirements for admission? If your answer to the above is affirmative then you are on the right page.
This article is carefully penned down for UTME and Direct Entry (DE) candidates who are in search of UNIBEN Courses and Requirements in other to help them make informed decisions about their studies.

We will guide you on the various UNIBEN departments, faculties, institutes, part-time, arts, social, management, medical, education, environmental and engineering courses.

Also, you will be informed on the right subject combination for all UNIBEN courses and a comprehensive list of courses offered in UNIBEN.

The University Of Benin (UNIBEN) is one of the best and top-ranking universities in Nigeria and it’s internationally recognised with over 130 Degree courses and programmes.

All the courses offered at the University of Benin are fully approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

UNIBEN Courses And Requirements 2024/2025

The List Of University Of Benin Courses And Programmes includes the following.

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

Now that you know UNIBEN courses and requirements for 2024/2025, let’s take a look at UNIBEN’s competitive and less competitive courses.

UNIBEN Competitive Courses 

Competitive Courses offered in UNIBEN Are:

1. Accounting
2. Computer Science
3. Anatomy
4. Biochemistry
5. Business Administration
6. Public Administration
7. Theatre Arts
8. Economics
9. Civil Engineering
10. Architecture
11. LAW
12. Pharmacy
13. Physiotherapy
14. Microbiology
15. Radiography
16.       Nursing Science
17. Medical Laboratory Science
18. Political Science
19. Medicine And Surgery
20. Estate Management
21.       Mass Communication

Top 10 Best Courses To Study in UNIBEN

Some of the top best courses a student can enrol themselves in at the University of Benin includes;

1. Accounting
2. Nursing Science
3. Medicine And Surgery
4. Business Management
5. Civil Engineering
6. Computer Engineering
7. Computer Science
8. Economics
9. Medical Laboratory Science
10. Law

However, if your JAMB score or aggregate is not good for these courses please consider another course. This simply connotes that no course is tagged useless at the University Of Benin.

University of Benin UNIBEN Requirements

1. For a start, candidates must have at least 5 Credits in either WAEC Or NECO at First Sitting, not more than Two Sittings.

2. Target a High JAMB score.

3. Target a high Post UTME score if adopted for the admission year.

4. It is strongly advised that a Candidate should Apply for Courses that are less competitive if the aggregate score is below average.

5. Have two courses in mind such as Professional Courses or Career Courses for supplementary purposes.

6. Know how to calculate UNIBEN Admission aggregate Points.

7. Understand UNIBEN Admission Catchment areas and ELDS. This will help you to determine or know your chances of gaining admission.

8. As a Direct entry candidate, If you don’t have Upper credits in your A’level result don’t apply for competitive courses because you may likely not get it..

Conclusion

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) over the years has attracted students from all over Nigeria and the world as it has grown into an affordable global study market.

UNIBEN has courses for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) and Direct Entry candidates with NCE, OND, HND, etc.

UNIBEN has a rich history of academic success with current reaches throughout the world and many professional opportunities.

Courses at the University Of Benin utilize the newest instructional methodologies with the latest in technological advancement and practical applications. It can also provide students with top-notch education and the practical experience needed for advancement.

At the end of these programmes, you will obtain a bachelor’s Degree (B.Sc.) or Master’s Degree, depending on which you chose to enrol or apply. Finally, UNIBEN school fees or tuition fees are very affordable.

We hope that you found our article on the list of courses offered in UNIBEN and UNIBEN courses and requirements 2024/2025 to be helpful.

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About Folashade Olawale, M.Ed.

Folashade Olawale is a distinguished education expert and academic consultant with over 12 years of experience in the Nigerian educational sector. She holds a Master's degree in Education from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where she specialized in Curriculum Development and Instructional Design. Folashade's expertise encompasses innovative teaching strategies, educational technology, and student engagement. As a passionate advocate for quality education, Folashade regularly contributes insightful articles to Just School News, focusing on educational trends, school management, and student success strategies.