How To Apply For Pre-degree In Uniben

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) invites applications from qualified individuals for admission to its JUPEB Pre-Degree (Foundation) Studies for the academic year 2023/2024.

This distinguished university is well-known for its strong academic standards and dedication to intellectual development among its pupils.

Regarding the UNIBEN JUPEB Program
The University of Benin’s Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB) Program directs students toward earning a certificate that paves the way for Direct Entry Admission into degrees at the 200 level offered by the University and other institutions affiliated with JUPEB in Nigeria and abroad. This certificate is equal to the Old Higher School Certificate (HSC), the IJMB, and the Advanced Level GCE.

Upon enrolment into the Programme, each student will be involved in an intensive academic routine comprising three subject combinations pertinent to their intended field of study.

These subjects are divided into four courses, labelled 001, 002, 003, and 004. Each student will tackle six courses per semester, culminating in a total of twelve courses upon the completion of the programme. Furthermore, students are required to participate in at least two general studies courses (one per semester). Each course undergoes examination at the conclusion of each semester. However, the cumulative results of all the courses at the end of the second semester will determine a letter grade for each subject (i.e., A, B, C, D, E & F). The selection of general studies courses will be aligned with courses that are relevant to the student’s field of study.

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For gaining admission into the University of Benin or any other institution affiliated with JUPEB, it is incumbent upon each student, besides successfully passing the stipulated JUPEB examination for obtaining the Direct Entry Certificates, to meet all the admission prerequisites set forth by the departments and faculties of their chosen field.

UNIBEN Pre-degree Admission Requirements, Subject Combinations & Duration
Admission Requirements:

Candidates seeking admission into the JUBEB Foundation Programmes must possess a minimum of 5 credit passes in at least five (5) subjects at “O” Level, including English language and Mathematics at not more than 2 sittings in the GCE, SSCE (WAEC, NECO, NABTEB).

All the combinations shown in the table below meet the entry requirements for direct admission into Degree Programmes in the University of Benin and other JUPEB affiliate Universities, including OAU, UNILAG, UNN, UNIYO, FUTA, FUNAAB, UNIPORT etc.

The following Subject Combinations are available:

1. Arts :

Government/Literature in English/Christian Religious Studies
History/ Literature in English/Christian Religious Studies
Economics/Government/Literature in English

2. Education :

All the combination in 1,3,4,5,6,7&8

3. Management/Social Sciences :

Economics/Government/Mathematics
Mathematics/Geography/Economics
Economics/Business Studies/Government
Accounting/Economics/Government
Economics/Government/Geography
CRS/Economics/Government

4. Law :

Government/Literature in English/Christian Religious Studies

5. Life Sciences :

Biology/Chemistry/Physics

6. Physical Sciences :

Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics
Geography/Mathematics/Physics

7. Medicine/Dentistry/ Pharmacy/Nursing

BiologyChemistry/Physics

8. Engineering :

Chemistry/Mathematics/Physics

9. Agricultural Science :

Agricultural Science/Biology/Chemistry
Duration of Programme:

The duration of the study is a minimum of one Academic Session of TWO SEMESTERS. It is a strictly non-residential programme.

Mode of Study:

Face to face contact at the University of Benin or other designated venues. Lectures will be conducted from 8 am – 4 pm, Monday to Friday.

How To Apply for UNIBEN Pre-degree Admission Form

Interested candidates are to purchase UNIBEN JUPEB application forms online from the university website https://www.uniben.edu.ng/ with valid VERVE VISA OR MASTERCARD ATM BANK CARD from any commercial bank in Nigeria for the non-refundable application fee of fifteen thousand naira (N15,000.00) The fee excludes bank charges.

The application form must be correctly filled with all information required before submitting online and thereafter printed out.