This article is designed to help students who wish to study Agricultural Science and Education under the Faculty of Education at the University of Benin.
It is very important for all candidates who wish to apply for any of the courses offered in UNIBEN to carefully confirm and see if the course they Selected is offered in the institution before registering for JAMB.
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About the University of Benin
The University of Benin is a federal government-owned university funded and managed by the federal government of Nigeria. The university was founded in 1970. University of Benin (UNIBEN) is a research university located in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.
The university is one of the oldest in Nigeria and has a very large student and staff population. Resulting in a student-staff ratio of about 10:1.
The University has a diverse student population with students from different parts of the country and different age brackets. The University of Benin courses cut across various levels in agriculture, science, etc.
University of Benin admission is extremely competitive as Many candidates apply for admission into the university annually. University of Benin’s school fees are also very affordable, and it provides its students with facilities and infrastructure. They have good hostels, roads, electricity, etc.
The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited faculties and departments in the university.
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Agricultural Science and Education; You require;
Five SSCE credits or equivalent in English Language, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science., Mathematics, and another relevant subject.
Jamb Subject Combination
In UTME, please note that the English Language is Compulsory for this course.
Therefore, the three (3) other JAMB UTME subject combinations needed to study Agricultural Science and Education under the Faculty of Education in the above Universities include;
Any three subjects from Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Physics, Economics, Geography, and Mathematics.
Direct Entry Requirement
These are the conditions you need to fulfill to gain Direct Entry admission to study Agricultural Science and Education if you don’t intend to use UTME.
You require two passes at ‘A’ level in Biology /Zoology /Botany and any other Science subject.
Jamb Score
All candidates interested in getting admitted into UNIBEN for the 2026/2027 session should know that you must have scored 200 or above in your JAMB result to be eligible for the screening.
A Wide UTME List for UNIBEN Agricultural Science and Education
The UTME requirement here is one of the more generous in the faculty. Beyond the compulsory English Language, any three papers from Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture, Physics, Economics, Geography and Mathematics will satisfy it.
O’level is where the real conditions sit. Five credits are needed in English Language, Chemistry, Biology or Agricultural Science, Mathematics and one further relevant subject, so Chemistry and Mathematics are both unavoidable.
Direct Entry takes a narrower view than UTME does. Two A’level passes are required, one from Biology, Zoology or Botany and the other from any science subject. The 200 JAMB benchmark applies for the 2026/2027 screening.