This is to inform the general public and all aspiring University of Benin (UNIBEN) students that the admission requirements for the Department of Geology have been published.
The admission requirements include O’level Subject combinations, JAMB UTME Subject combinations, and School and Departmental Cut-Off Marks.
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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 Geology include the following:
- English Language
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics and any other subject
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB.
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Biology/Geography
- Chemistry
Direct Entry Requirement
You need to fulfill these conditions to gain Direct Entry admission to study Geology if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Two (2) ‘A’ level passes from Geology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology, and Geography.
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.
Where Geography Enters the UNIBEN Geology Requirements
The two subject lists for this course do not match each other, and that catches people out. At O’level the required papers are English Language, Biology, Chemistry and Mathematics, with one free choice. Geography is not named at that stage at all.
At UTME, Geography finally appears, but only as an alternative to Biology in the third slot. English Language, Mathematics and Chemistry stay fixed. A candidate who sat Geography instead of Biology at O’level would still be short of the stated credits.
Direct Entry is the broadest route here. Any two A’level passes drawn from Geology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Geography will do. UTME candidates still need 200 or above in JAMB for the 2026/2027 screening.