This is to inform the general public and all aspiring students of the University of Benin (UNIBEN) that the admission requirements for the Department of Education & Computer Science have been published.
The sections below cover the five O’Level credit passes, the four subjects sat in JAMB UTME, the Direct Entry route with its waiver, and the JAMB score Benin requires for screening.
Mathematics is fixed everywhere, which suits a computer science teaching programme. English Language is compulsory, and Physics joins both in the UTME combination.
The waiver matters to NCE and ND holders, since it sets out what each group needs on top of their existing qualification.
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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.
Entry Requirements
O’Level Subject Combination
The O’level subject combination and requirements needed to study Education & Computer Science include the following:
- Five (5) SSCE credit passes or its equivalents, including Mathematics, English Language, and three (3) other Science subjects.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics and one subject from below:
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geography
Direct Entry Requirement
These are the conditions you need to fulfil to gain Direct Entry admission to study Education and Computer Science if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Two (2) ‘A’ Level passes, including Physics or Chemistry.
Special Consideration (Waiver) Remark
UNIBEN accepts NCE candidates with credits in ‘O’ Level Mathematics, while ND holders must fulfil the UTME requirements.
The distinction is worth noting. An NCE holder needs the O’Level Mathematics credit, whereas an ND holder has to satisfy the full UTME subject conditions as well as holding the diploma.
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.
Three Science Credits Behind UNIBEN Computer Science Education
The O’Level condition is heavier than it first looks. Beyond Mathematics and English Language, Benin asks for three other science subjects, which fills all five credit slots with no room for arts subjects.
The UTME combination is lighter. English Language, Mathematics and Physics are fixed, and the fourth subject comes from Biology, Chemistry or Geography.
Direct Entry takes two A Level passes including Physics or Chemistry, with separate conditions for NCE and ND holders set out in the waiver. UTME candidates need a JAMB score of at least 200.