The University of Benin (UNIBEN) is inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into its Postgraduate Diploma (PGD), Master's, Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) programmes for the 2026/2027 academic session. All application processes must be completed by 31st December, 2026.
General Admission Requirements
- O'Level Credits: At least five (5) O'Level credit passes in WASC, NECO, GCE, or equivalent; OR four (4) O'Level credits plus OND (not Pass), NCE, IJMB, or Advanced Level passes.
- Pass & Third-Class Degree Rules: Holders of a Pass Degree or Pass Diploma are not qualified for postgraduate admission at UNIBEN. Holders of a Third-Class degree must possess a PGD to be considered for Master's programmes.
- M.Phil. vs. Ph.D. Weighted Average Score (WAS):
- Candidates with a Master's degree Weighted Average Score (WAS) between 55% and 59% can only be considered for the M.Phil. programme in the first instance.
- Candidates applying directly for a Ph.D. must have a minimum Weighted Average Score of 60% in their Master's degree (and if their Master's is from another university where they did not take UNIBEN's compulsory courses, they must take and pass those courses with at least 60% upon admission).
- NYSC Certificate: Only candidates with an NYSC Discharge, Exemption, or Exclusion Certificate can be cleared into the postgraduate programme.
Application Fee, Referee Reports & How to Apply
- Application Form Fee: ₦22,000.00 (payable online with a valid Verve or MasterCard ATM card)
- Acceptance Fee (upon admission only): ₦60,000.00 (non-refundable)
- Visit the official UNIBEN portal at unibenportal.com/#application.
- Purchase the online application form for ₦22,000.00 using a valid Verve or MasterCard ATM card.
- Fill out the form accurately using your personal email address and phone number, submit online, and print out both your Application Form and Referee Forms.
- Submit Referee Reports: Have your referees fill out the printed Referee Forms and return them directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies, University of Benin (applications will not be processed without referee reports).
Check the UNIBEN website regularly to see if your chosen department requires a written entrance examination.
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