UNIBEN Opens Part-Time & Sandwich Admission for 2025/2026 Session – Apply Now

The University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin City, has officially announced that applications are now open for Part-Time Degree, Diploma, and Certificate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.

For many working-class Nigerians, entrepreneurs, and busy parents, this is a golden opportunity to pursue higher education without putting daily commitments on hold.

But here’s the twist—this new admission notice replaces the earlier call made in August 2025. Applicants are strongly advised to follow the updated guidelines provided in this announcement.

Approved Programmes for UNIBEN Part-Time & Sandwich Admission

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has given approval for a wide range of courses under Arts, Education, Sciences, Management, and Social Sciences. Below are some of the available programmes:

• Arts & Communication
  • B.A. International Studies and Diplomacy
  • B.A. Mass Communication
• Education (Sandwich Programmes)
  • B.A. (Ed) Adult Education
  • B.Sc. (Ed) Guidance and Counselling
  • B.Sc. (Ed) Health Education
  • B.Sc. (Ed) Educational Management
  • B.Sc. (Ed) Business Education
• Management & Social Sciences
  • B.Sc. Accounting
  • B.Sc. Banking and Finance
  • B.Sc. Public Administration
  • B.Sc. Political Science
  • B.Sc. Social Work
• Sciences
  • B.Sc. Industrial Physics
  • B.Sc. Computer Science
  • B.Sc. Statistics
• Diploma & Certificate Programmes
  • Diploma in Early Child Health and Development
  • Certificate in Early Child Health and Development

Some of these courses run as Sandwich programmes (during holidays for teachers and professionals), while others are structured as part-time degrees and diplomas for flexible study.

How to Apply for UNIBEN Part-Time & Sandwich Admission 2025/2026

Application begins 7:00 am, 1st September 2025 and closes midnight, 5th October 2025. Interested candidates should follow these steps carefully:

1. Register with JAMB – Visit a JAMB CBT Centre and register as a Part-Time candidate.
2. Visit UNIBEN’s Official Portal – Use your JAMB number to access the student portal via the UNIBEN official website 
3. Create a Valid Email – Avoid using café emails to prevent access issues.
4. Select Part-Time Studies Application 2025/2026.
5. Fill in the Form – Complete all required fields (marked with *).
6. Upload Passport Photo – A 1×1 coloured passport with a red background (JPEG format only). This photo will serve as your official ID.
7. Pay Application Fee – ₦19,500 via Remita using any ATM-enabled Verve or MasterCard.
8. Preview & Submit – Confirm your details before submission.

Important Warnings:

• Applications without a JAMB registration number will not be processed.
• Wrong or missing passport photo uploads will lead to automatic disqualification.

Screening & Admission Process

Unlike Post-UTME for full-time students, candidates may not write an entrance exam. Instead, admission will be based on:

• O’Level results
• JUPEB results
• Diploma qualifications

Applicants should check their admission status online about two weeks after the closing date.

Both general and faculty-specific requirements are available on the university website. 

Closing Date

The application portal closes strictly on 5th October 2025.
No extension, no excuses.

If you’ve been waiting for the right chance to further your education while balancing work or family responsibilities, this is it.

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