Learn the simple UNIBEN admission requirements for undergraduates through UTME or Direct Entry. Check if you qualify and get ready to apply today.
UNIBEN Admission Rules for New Students
If you want to study at UNIBEN, you must check if you meet the school rules for new students. You can enter UNIBEN in two ways — UTME or Direct Entry.
It is very important to know if you qualify before you apply. UNIBEN is a hard school to enter because many students want to study there. The only way to get a chance is by showing that you have what is needed.
If you have not checked yet, you can do it now by reading this article. Below, we will share a simple list of the courses in UNIBEN and what you need for both UTME and Direct Entry.
Once you see that you meet the rules, you can also read our article about UNIBEN Post-UTME and learn how to apply.
List of Courses at UNIBEN
This is a full list of all the courses you can study as an undergraduate at UNIBEN. If you want to study there, check the list to make sure the course you want to apply for is available.
- 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
- 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
If you want to study at UNIBEN, you must write the 2025 JAMB Examinations and get a score of at least 200. This is the minimum score needed to buy the post-UTME form.
However, for courses that are more competitive like medicine, law, pharmacy, and others, you will need a higher score. These courses are very special, and there are fewer spaces available. This is to make sure that students get the best education.
If you want to study one of these competitive courses, try to score between 250 and 300 in your JAMB. This will show that you are truly qualified.
Make sure to check all the other requirements you need to meet below.
Requirements for Undergraduates 2025/2026
To study any undergraduate course at UNIBEN, you need to choose either the UTME or Direct Entry method.
- UTME candidates must write the JAMB exam and get the required score, along with meeting other admission rules.
- Direct Entry candidates are those who already have a degree or diploma and want to continue their studies using these certificates.
Every candidate must meet the admission requirements based on the entry method they choose. Check the details below.
UTME Requirements for UNIBEN Admission
To apply for UNIBEN admission through UTME, follow these steps:
- Choose UNIBEN as your first choice during JAMB registration.
- If you didn’t choose UNIBEN initially, you can change your choice through JAMB.
- Meet the minimum cut-off mark of 200. However, some competitive courses like Law, Medicine, and Pharmacy may need higher scores.
- Five credit passes are needed in your O’level subjects, including Mathematics and English.
- You can get these credits in two sittings.
- For competitive courses, like Law or Medicine, all credits must be from one sitting.
- You must be at least 16 years old when applying for admission.
Direct Entry Requirements for UNIBEN Admission
If you want to apply for Direct Entry to UNIBEN, you must meet these requirements:
- Five credit passes in relevant O’level subjects, including Mathematics and English, with no more than two sittings.
- You should have an acceptable Higher National Diploma (HND), Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE), or a relevant degree from a recognized institution.
- For most courses, you will need advanced qualifications like HND, NCE, IJMB, or A-level.
- You must register and apply through JAMB’s Direct Entry portal.
These are the requirements for both UTME and Direct Entry admission to study at UNIBEN. You must meet all the requirements to be eligible. Once you have confirmed that you meet the qualifications, you are ready to apply.
FAQs
1. What is the minimum JAMB score required for UNIBEN admission?
The minimum JAMB score required to apply for admission at UNIBEN is 200. However, for competitive courses like Law, Medicine, and Pharmacy, a higher score is recommended.
2. Can I apply for UNIBEN if I didn’t choose them as my first choice in JAMB?
Yes, you can apply by changing your institution choice to UNIBEN through JAMB.
3. What are the O’level requirements for UNIBEN admission?
Candidates must have at least five credit passes in relevant subjects, including Mathematics and English, in two sittings. For competitive courses, all credits must be obtained in one sitting.
4. What qualifications do I need for Direct Entry to UNIBEN?
For Direct Entry, candidates must have an HND, NCE, or a relevant degree from a recognized institution. Additionally, five credit passes in O’level subjects are required.
5. How do I apply for Direct Entry at UNIBEN?
Candidates must register and apply through the JAMB Direct Entry portal to apply for Direct Entry admission.