The University of Benin (UNIBEN) has published the entry requirements for its Department of Surveying & Geo-Informatics, covering the O’Level subjects, the JAMB UTME combination and two Direct Entry routes.
English Language, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry make up four of the five O’Level subjects. The fifth is drawn from a long list that reaches far beyond the sciences.
That list runs from Fine Art and Technical Drawing through bricklaying, joinery, carpentry and glazing. Few departments at UNIBEN recognise building and finishing trades in this way.
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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 Surveying and Geo-Informatics include Five SSCE passes in the following subjects:
- English Language
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Chemistry and one subject from below:
- Fine Art
- Geography or Wood Work
- Biology
- Economics
- Technical Drawing
- Further Mathematics
- Introduction to Building Construction
- Bricklaying/Block laying
- Concreting, Wall, Floor, and Ceiling Finishing
- Joinery
- Carpentry
- Decorative Painting
- Lining, Sign & Design, Wall Hanging
- Colour Mixing/Matching & Glazing
- Ceramics
- Graphics Design
- Graphic Printing
- Basic Electricity
Surveying rests on measurement and drawing as much as on laboratory science, and the breadth of this list reflects that. A technical college candidate can complete the five with a trade subject.
JAMB UTME Subject Combination
Candidates will write the following Four (4) Subjects in JAMB
- English Language
- Physics
- Mathematics, and any one of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology, and Economics
The UTME offers a much shorter menu than the O’Level list, and no trade subject appears on it. A craft credit at O’Level must therefore be paired with one of these five in JAMB.
Direct Entry Requirement
You need to fulfil these conditions to gain Direct Entry admission to study Surveying and Geo-Informatics if you don’t intend to use UTME. You require;
- Two ‘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 to be eligible for the screening, you must have scored 200 or above in your JAMB result.
The Building Trades Can Supply the Last Credit at UNIBEN Surveying and Geo-Informatics
Candidates from technical colleges are well served here. Bricklaying, joinery, carpentry, ceramics and several other trades all qualify for the fifth place alongside the four named subjects.
The UTME is far narrower, naming English Language, Physics, Mathematics and one of Chemistry, Geography, Art, Biology or Economics. Plan that fourth subject separately from your O’Level choice.
Direct Entry takes two A Level passes from Mathematics or Physics and Chemistry, Geography or Fine Arts, or an ND or HND at upper credit. A JAMB score of 200 or above is still required.