This article is designed to help students who wish to study Architecture under the Faculty of Engineering, Environment & Technology 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 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 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 Architecture; You require;
Five (5) SSC credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and any of Fine Art, Geography or Wood Work, Biology, Economics, Technical Drawing, Further. Mathematics., Introduction to Building Construction, Bricklaying/Block laying, Concreting, Wall, Floors, and Ceiling Finishing, Joinery, Carpentry, Decorative Painting, Lining, Sign and Design, Wall Hanging, Colour Mixing/Matching, and Glazing, Ceramics, Graphics Design, Graphic Printing, Basic Electricity.
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 Architecture under the Faculty of Engineering, Environment & Technology in the above Universities include;
Physics, Mathematics, and any of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, and Economics.
Direct Entry Requirement
You need to fulfill these conditions to gain Direct Entry admission to study Architecture if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Two (2) ‘A’ level passes chosen from Mathematics or Physics and Chemistry, Geography or Fine Arts.
- ND/HND upper credits in relevant field.
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.
The Technical Trades List Inside UNIBEN Architecture Requirements
Four of the five O’level credits are fixed here, namely English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. The fifth is unusually open, running from Fine Art and Geography through to Bricklaying, Joinery, Ceramics and Basic Electricity.
That long tail exists for technical college candidates, and it is the part of the page most applicants overlook. A trade certificate subject can complete the combination where a conventional fifth subject is missing.
At UTME the pattern is different again, with Physics and Mathematics fixed and the third paper chosen from Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology or Economics. Direct Entry accepts two A’level passes or an ND or HND at upper credit in a relevant field.