UNIBEN Postgraduate Application Form For 2016/2017 Academic Session

To intending postgraduates candidates, the management of The University of Benin,(UNIBEN) is using this medium to invite suitably qualified candidates for Admission into the following Postgraduate programs leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, Masters degree and PhD in the various Faculties/Schools/Institutes of the Institution for the 2016/2017 Academic Session

Closing Date: The sales of the University of Benin, UNIBEN Postgraduate Admission form will close on the 30th of May, 2016.

GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

 A Candidate for postgraduate studies in the university of Benin must have obtained at least five (5) credits in WASC, NECO, GCE (ordinary level or their equivalents,) A credit pass in Maths and English is required.

 Four credits of Ordinary level plus OND (not pass), NCE, IJMB or Advance level passes.

 A holder of a Pass (Degree/Diploma) is not qualified for admission into the postgraduate programme of the University of Benin. In addition, all holders of 3rd class degree must possess PGD to be considered for admission into the Masters programmes. 

Candidates who obtained Masters degree but with Weighted Average Score (WAS) between 55.0-59% can only be considered for admission into the M.Phil programme in the first instance.

A candidate applying for the PhD in any programme of the University of Benin must have obtained a weighted average score of 60% or letter grade ‘B’ average in the Masters degree.

A candidate applying for the PhD with a Master’s degree from any other University who in his/her Master’s study has not previously taken the compulsory courses or their equivalents similar to the ones in the University of Benin shall on admission be required to offer and pass such courses with a minimum of 60% or letter grade ‘B’.

Transcripts:

Candidates should request their former Universities/Institutions to forward their academic transcript(s) to the “Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies”, to reach him not later than 8 weeks from the date of this publication.

Applications of candidates whose transcripts are not forwarded to the school shall not be processed.

Referees Reports: Candidates should request their referees to mail reports on them directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies. Applications shall not be processed unless the referee reports are available.