• Staff and students of the University of Benin are invited to the 10th Anniversary of UNIBEN PRAYS with the theme –...

  • Poise Graduate Finishing School in collaboration with the students’ Guidance and Counseling Centre is organizing a...

  • Many stakeholders, including Alhaji Kamaldeen Oladeji, Lagos Zonal Coordinator, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board...

  • We would like to inform all  concerned that earlier scheduled event, due to take place at  Akin Deko , Main...

  • 1. The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria (CIS) in collaboration with the students’ Guidance and counseling...

Staff and students of the University of Benin are invited to the 10th Anniversary of UNIBEN PRAYS with the theme –...

Poise Graduate Finishing School in collaboration with the students’ Guidance and Counseling Centre is organizing a...

Many stakeholders, including Alhaji Kamaldeen Oladeji, Lagos Zonal Coordinator, Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board...

We would like to inform all  concerned that earlier scheduled event, due to take place at  Akin Deko , Main...

1. The Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers of Nigeria (CIS) in collaboration with the students’ Guidance and counseling...

News Updates

Post-Graduate Entrance Examination Hold On 8th September 2012

This is to inform all candidates that have applied for admission into Post-Graduate Programmes of the University of Benin for 2012/2013 academic session that the entrance examination for some of the programmes has been scheduled for 9.00AM on Saturday, 8th September, 2012 at the Ugbowo campus of the University.

For the avoidance of doubt, candidates will be examined only in the following programmes. They are :

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TEEAL & AGORA Training Workshop

The John Harris Library, University of Benin, presents a TEAL & AGORA training workshop especially for students and lecturers from the Faculty of Agriculture. The workshop  which is focused on imporoving skills for utilizing  TEAL and AGORA resources will hold for two days in the conference hall of the Faculty of Agriculture. Details below :

Topic: Effective Searching Skills For Utilizing TEAL And AGORA Resources By Academic Staff And Students: UniBen Experience

Scholarship Award To UniBen Student On Language Immersion Programme

Mr. Onovughie Emmanuel, of the Department of Foreign Languages has emerged the overall best student in the recently concluded 1st Semester Examinations at the Nigeria French Language Village, Badagry. His performance is a true testimony to the academic excellence that is the hallmark of the University of Benin.

Students were drawn from 26 Universities in Nigeria, we therefore congratulate Mr. Onovughie for this great achievement.

Newly Approved Masters Degree

The Centre of Excellence in Geosciences

The Centre of Excellence in Geosciences, (CoE), University of Benin is a collaborative effort between the University and the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) of Nigeria Limited, operator of the NNPC, Total & Agip Joint Venture.

The Programmes and Distinctiveness

The Centre offers two Master of Science degrees in:

Prof. Vincent Iyawe Has Emerged As Provost Of College Of Medical Sciences

Professor Vincent Imagbovomwan Iyawe has been elected Provost of the College of Medical Sciences, University of Benin.  With his emergence, which is generally described as landslide victory, Professor Iyawe becomes the first alumnus of UNIBEN to occupy the office of Provost of the College of Medical Sciences.

PUDE 2012 EXAMS

The University of Benin (UNIBEN) Direct Entry Screening Exercise for 2012/2013 academic session will take place on Saturday, 25th August, 2012 in designated centres within Ugbowo Campus of the University. All candidates are expected to be seated, latest, one hour before the stipulated time for the screening exercise.

NOTE: Only candidates who applied through JAMB for Direct Entry Admission and chose University of Benin as First Choice are eligible for the Screening Exercise.

2012 African Regional Award for Scientific Women

This Regional Scientific Award will promote participation of African women in science, technology and innovation by equal opportunity and recognition. The Commission endeavours to ensure that African women in science achieve their full potential by breaking down barriers and increasing opportunities. There is a need to address their under representation in Science, Engineering and Mathematics and to promote their access to science education, scientific professional careers and greater utilization of science in daily lives

Staff Biometric Data Capture

The Fingerprint Biometric Data Capture Exercise which was earlier scheduled to start on 2nd July shall commence on Monday, 9th July, 2012.

In order to have a smooth exercise, staff  are expected to acquaint themselves with their Personnel File Number.

UniBen Alumni, North America holds 7th Annual Re-Union Dinner

The University of Benin Alumni Association, North America will be holding its 7th Annual Re-union Dinner and Gala Night, come July 20-22, 2012.  Here is a brief look at the Vice Chancellor's presentation showcasing Hisadministration's achievements.  Please click here to download the PDF.