Official List of Courses Offered in University of Benin (UNIBEN) for 2026/2027

Official List of Courses Offered in the University of Benin (UNIBEN): Are you planning to study at “UNIBEST”? If you have chosen the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Edo State, for the 2026/2027 academic session, you are aiming for one of the most competitive and respected universities in Nigeria.

UNIBEN is famous for its academic rigour, particularly in the Medical and Physical Sciences. It is one of the first-generation universities and typically attracts over 70,000 applicants annually, making admission fierce.

NOTE: Before you browse the list, here are three things you must know about UNIBEN’s current academic landscape:

1. Pharm.D is Standard: UNIBEN was the pioneer of the Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) program in Nigeria. This is a 6-year professional degree, not the regular 5-year B.Pharm found in many other schools.

2. Nursing is a Faculty: Nursing Science has been upgraded from a department to a full Faculty of Nursing Sciences. This means more quota, but the competition remains extremely high.

3. Two Campuses: Be aware that UNIBEN operates on two campuses.

   • Ugbowo Campus (Main): Houses Sciences, Medicine, Engineering, Law, and Management.

   • Ekehuan Campus: Houses Mass Communication, Fine Arts, and Theatre Arts. If you apply for these, you will likely spend your years here.

Below is the official and accredited list of courses offered at UNIBEN for the 2026/2027 session, categorised by their Faculties/Schools.

1. College of Medical Sciences

This is the pride of UNIBEN. The college is split into several schools/faculties. Admission here is strictly by merit (expect a cut-off of 260+).

Faculty of Medicine

• Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) — The flagship course.

Faculty of Dentistry

• Dentistry and Dental Surgery

Faculty of Nursing Sciences

• Nursing Science

School of Basic Medical Sciences

• Human Anatomy

• Medical Biochemistry

• Medical Laboratory Science (B.MLS) — Very competitive.

• Physiology

• Physiotherapy

• Radiography and Radiation Science

2. Faculty of Pharmacy

• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) — 6-Year Programme.

3. Faculty of Law

• Law (LL.B) — UNIBEN produces some of the best legal minds. Literature-in-English is compulsory.

4. Faculty of Engineering

UNIBEN is legendary for its Engineering faculty.

• Chemical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Computer Engineering — One of the most applied-for courses.

• Electrical/Electronics Engineering

• Marine Engineering — A rare course in Nigeria.

• Mechanical Engineering

• Mechatronics Engineering (Check portal for availability)

• Petroleum Engineering — Highly sought after.

• Production Engineering

• Structural Engineering

5. Faculty of Management Sciences

• Accounting — Very competitive.

• Actuarial Science

• Banking and Finance

• Business Administration

• Entrepreneurship

• Human Resource Management

• Insurance

• Marketing

• Taxation

6. Faculty of Social Sciences

• Economics and Statistics — Note: This is a combined honours degree.

• Geography and Regional Planning

• Political Science and Public Administration

• Public Administration

• Social Work

• Sociology and Anthropology

7. Faculty of Arts

• English Language and Literature

• Fine and Applied Arts

• History and International Studies

• International Studies and Diplomacy

• Linguistics

• Mass Communication — Often housed under the Faculty of Media and Communication Studies.

• Philosophy

• Religious Studies

• Theatre Arts

8. Faculty of Physical Sciences

• Chemistry

• Computer Science — Requires a high JAMB score.

• Geology

• Industrial Chemistry

• Industrial Mathematics

• Industrial Physics

• Mathematics

• Physics

• Statistics

9. Faculty of Life Sciences

UNIBEN separates Life Sciences from Physical Sciences.

• Animal and Environmental Biology (formerly Zoology)

• Biochemistry

• Environmental Management and Toxicology

• Microbiology — Highly competitive.

• Optometry — A professional eye-care course.

• Plant Biology and Biotechnology (formerly Botany)

• Science Laboratory Technology (SLT) — Has various options like Geology, Biology, Chemistry, etc.

10. Faculty of Education

UNIBEN is a giant in teacher training.

• Adult Education (Political Science, Economics, English, Geography options)

• Agricultural Science Education

• Business Education (Accounting, Secretarial options)

• Computer Education

• Early Childhood Education

• Educational Management

• Guidance and Counselling

• Health Education

• Human Kinetics

• Library and Information Science

• Science Education (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Integrated Science)

• Social Science Education

• Technical Education (Automobile, Electrical, Woodwork, Metalwork)

11. Faculty of Agriculture

• Agricultural Economics

• Animal Science

• Crop Science

• Fisheries

• Forestry and Wildlife

• Soil Science

12. Faculty of Environmental Sciences

• Architecture

• Estate Management

• Geomatics (formerly Surveying)

• Quantity Surveying

Important Admission Secrets for 2026/2027

To secure admission into UNIBEN, you need to understand the “Aggregate” system.

1. The Aggregate Score Formula UNIBEN does not judge you by JAMB score alone. They calculate an aggregate:

• Formula: (JAMB Score ÷ 8) + (Post-UTME Score ÷ 2) = 100%.

• Example: If you score 280 in JAMB and 60 in Post-UTME:

  • (280 ÷ 8) = 35

  • (60 ÷ 2) = 30

  • Aggregate = 65%.

• Note: UNIBEN Post-UTME is notoriously technical. A score of 60/100 is considered very high.

2. The Cut-Off Reality

• Medicine/Dentistry: You typically need an aggregate of 75% – 80%+.

• Law: Aim for 70% – 75%+.

• Pharmacy/Nursing: Aim for 70%+.

• Engineering: Aim for 60% – 70%.

• Sciences/Arts: 50% – 60% is often safe.

3. Catchment Area

• UNIBEN is a Federal University, but it respects catchment areas (Edo, Delta, and neighbouring states) for a percentage of admissions. However, the Merit list is open to all Nigerians with high scores.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Does UNIBEN offer Medical Laboratory Science? Yes. It is fully accredited and is one of the most sought-after courses in the School of Basic Medical Sciences.

Does UNIBEN offer Cyber Security? As of the 2026/2027 session, UNIBEN typically covers Cyber Security modules under Computer Science or Computer Engineering. While some universities have unbundled it, at UNIBEN, you are safest applying for Computer Science.

Is Mass Communication in Ugbowo or Ekehuan? Mass Communication is traditionally located at the Ekehuan Campus. This is the specialised campus for creative arts and media.