Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Postgraduate programmes leading to the award of Postgraduate Diploma, Masters degree, Master of Philosophy and Doctor of Philosophy Degrees in the various Faculties/ College/ Schools/Institutes/Centres of the University of Benin.
A. GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A Candidate for postgraduate studies in the University of Benin must have obtained at least five (5) credits in WASC, NECO, GCE (ordinary level or their equivalents,) Four credits at Ordinary level, plus OND (not pass), NCE, IJMB or Advance level passes or any other equivalent.
A holder of a Pass Degree/Diploma is not qualified for admission into the postgraduate programme of the University of Benin. In addition, all holders of 3rd class degrees must possess PGD to be considered for admission into the Masters Programmes.
A candidate who obtained Masters Degree but with Weighted Average Score (WAS) between 55-59% could only be considered for admission into the M.Phil. Programme in the first instance.
A candidate applying for PhD in any programme of the University of Benin must have obtained a minimum weighted average score of 60% in the Masters Degree Programme.
A candidate applying for PhD with a Masters Degree from any other University who in his/her Masters study has not previously taken the compulsory courses or their equivalents, similar to the ones in the University of Benin shall, on admission, be required to offer and pass such courses with a minimum of 60%.
Only students who have NYSC discharge, exemption or exclusion certificate can be cleared into the postgraduate programme of the University.
REFEREES REPORTS:
Candidates are expected to print out the referee forms provided in the application page, fill and return directly to: The Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies.
Applications will not be processed unless the referee reports are available.
Note: Students are advised to always check the website for courses that require written entrance examinations.
Please use your personal e-mail address/telephone numbers when applying to facilitate further communication to you.