University of Benin: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2919 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #62 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #9 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| #1 of 3 | In Benin |
| #436 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 72 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Master
- Website
- www.uniben.edu
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 70% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) plus 5 General Certificate of Education (GCE) ‘O’ level passes or 2 A/Level passes plus appropriate diploma/certificate |
| Academic Calendar | October to June |
We've calculated the 70% acceptance rate for University of Benin based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Benin has published 7,151 scientific papers with 56,056 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Organic Chemistry, Ecology, and Biochemistry.
University of Benin majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 60 | 229 |
| 1992 | 40 | 206 |
| 1993 | 46 | 187 |
| 1994 | 47 | 219 |
| 1995 | 38 | 250 |
| 1996 | 40 | 224 |
| 1997 | 49 | 259 |
| 1998 | 34 | 264 |
| 1999 | 49 | 286 |
| 2000 | 42 | 324 |
| 2001 | 49 | 328 |
| 2002 | 88 | 373 |
| 2003 | 64 | 427 |
| 2004 | 69 | 467 |
| 2005 | 136 | 555 |
| 2006 | 143 | 642 |
| 2007 | 117 | 960 |
| 2008 | 85 | 923 |
| 2009 | 102 | 1117 |
| 2010 | 135 | 1355 |
| 2011 | 149 | 1441 |
| 2012 | 178 | 1726 |
| 2013 | 224 | 2206 |
| 2014 | 196 | 2456 |
| 2015 | 297 | 2375 |
| 2016 | 299 | 2182 |
| 2017 | 324 | 2120 |
| 2018 | 393 | 2520 |
| 2019 | 421 | 3230 |
| 2020 | 585 | 4115 |
| 2021 | 696 | 5317 |
| 2022 | 556 | 6225 |
| 2023 | 503 | 7622 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Benin gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (NGN) |
|---|---|
| Medicine and Surgery | 76,000 |
| Dentistry | 76,000 |
| Law | 63,000 |
| Engineering | 56,000 |
| Pharmacy | 66,000 |
| Physical Sciences | 52,000 |
| Life Sciences | 52,000 |
| Management Sciences | 52,000 |
| Social Sciences | 52,000 |
| Education | 46,000 |
| Agriculture | 46,000 |
| Arts | 46,000 |
| Environmental Sciences | 46,000 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Benin.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Economics, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Art History, Banking, Biochemistry, Biology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Clinical Psychology, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Crop Production, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, English, Finance, Fine Arts, Fishery, Forestry, French, Geography (Human), Geology, Health Administration, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physiology, Political Sciences, Production Engineering, Regional Planning, Sociology, Soil Science, Sports, Theatre, Town Planning |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy | Agricultural Economics, Anatomy, Animal Husbandry, Anthropology, Art History, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Crop Production, Economics, Education, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, English, Finance, Fishery, Forestry, French, Geography (Human), Geology, Health Education, History, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Optometry, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacy, Physiology, Political Sciences, Production Engineering, Public Health, Regional Planning, Sociology, Soil Science, Sports, Theatre, Town Planning, Visual Arts |
University of Benin alumni
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Babatunde Fashola
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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Babatunde Raji Fashola SAN is a Nigerian lawyer and politician who served as the federal minister of Works and Housing of Nigeria from 2019 to 2023. He previously served as the minister of Power, Works and Housing from 2015 to 2019. He also served two terms as governor of Lagos State from 29 May 2007 to 29 May 2015.
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Richard Mofe Damijo
- Occupations
- politicianactor
- Biography
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Richard Eyimofe Evans Mofe-Damijo, popularly known as RMD, is a Nigerian actor, writer, producer, lawyer, and former journalist. He was also a former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State in 2009. In 2005, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2016.
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Omoni Oboli
- Occupations
- brand ambassadorfilm directorscreenwriteractorfilm producer
- Biography
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Omoni Oboli listen is a Nigerian actress, scriptwriter, film director, producer and digital filmmaker. She studied at the New York Film Academy and has written several screenplays, including The Figurine (2009), Anchor Baby (2010), Fatal Imagination, Being Mrs Elliott, The First Lady and Wives on Strike (2016). In 2018 she starred and directed the comedy film, Moms at War.
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Reno Omokri
- Occupations
- criticwriterlawyer
- Biography
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Reno Omokri is a Nigerian author and social media influencer.
University of Benin faculties and divisions
| College : Medicine | Anaesthesiology, Community Health, Medicine, Nephrology, Public Health |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Agriculture | Agricultural Economics, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Biochemistry, Crop Production, Environmental Management, Fishery, Forest Products, Forestry, Nutrition, Soil Science, Wildlife, Wood Technology |
| Faculty : Arts | Advertising and Publicity, African Languages, Arts and Humanities, Ceramic Art, English, Fashion Design, Fine Arts, History, International Relations and Diplomacy, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Modern Languages, Painting and Drawing, Philosophy, Printing and Printmaking, Religion, Sculpture, Textile Design, Theatre |
| Faculty : Education | Adult Education, Agricultural Education, Biology, Business Education, Chemistry, Computer Science, Curriculum, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Equipment and Maintenance, English, Environmental Studies, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages Education, French, Geography, Health Education, History, Home Economics, Home Economics Education, Humanities and Social Science Education, Industrial Arts Education, Leisure Studies, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics Education, Native Language, Natural Sciences, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Religion, Science Education, Social Studies, Sports, Technology Education, Tourism, Vocational Education |
| Faculty : Engineering | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Drawing and Design, Engineering Management, Environmental Engineering, Heating and Refrigeration, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Power Engineering, Production Engineering, Sound Engineering (Acoustics), Structural Architecture, Telecommunications Engineering, Thermal Engineering |
| Faculty : Environmental Sciences | Architecture, Surveying and Mapping |
| Faculty : Law | Law |
| Faculty : Life Sciences | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Microbiology, Natural Resources, Optometry, Zoology |
| Faculty : Management Sciences | Accountancy, Banking, Business Administration, Finance, Management |
| Faculty : Pharmacy | Chemistry, Immunology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Toxicology |
| Faculty : Physical Sciences | Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Industrial Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics |
| Faculty : Social Sciences | Administration, Anthropology, Economics, Geography (Human), Government, Political Sciences, Public Administration, Regional Planning, Social Sciences, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Town Planning |
| Institute : Education | Education, Technology Education |
| Institute : Public Administration | Health Administration, Management, Nursing, Public Administration |
| School : Basic Medical Sciences | Anatomy, Biochemistry, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Nursing, Physiology |
| School : Dentistry | Dentistry |
General information
| Alternative names | UNIBEN |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Motto | Knowledge and Character |
| Colors | purple, gold |
Location and contacts
| Address | PMB 1154 Benin City, Edo State Nigeria |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,147,000 |