{"id":7687,"date":"2025-09-02T10:45:24","date_gmt":"2025-09-02T10:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/?p=7687"},"modified":"2025-09-02T10:45:25","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T10:45:25","slug":"uniben-opens-2025-diploma-admission-in-maritime-studies-and-ict-no-entrance-exam-required","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/uniben-opens-2025-diploma-admission-in-maritime-studies-and-ict-no-entrance-exam-required\/","title":{"rendered":"UNIBEN Opens 2025 Diploma Admission in Maritime Studies and ICT \u2014 No Entrance Exam Required"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced fresh admissions for its full-time diploma programme in Maritime Studies and Information and Communication Technology (ICT). This rare opportunity allows students to gain direct entry into degree programmes without the usual entrance exam hurdles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Golden Pathway Without Exams<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike most competitive university admissions in Nigeria, this UNIBEN diploma programme does not require an entrance examination. Instead, applicants are assessed based on their academic records \u2014 giving many students a smoother entry into higher education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the successful completion of the diploma, students who graduate with <strong>Merit or above<\/strong> will be eligible for <strong>direct entry into 200-level degree programmes<\/strong> in UNIBEN or other Nigerian universities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why This Matters for Students<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The diploma serves as a <strong>bridge between O\u2019Level and university degree programmes<\/strong>, especially for students who have struggled with JAMB or direct entry. It connects directly to major faculties such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Engineering<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental Sciences<\/strong> (Geomatics, Quantity Surveying, Estate Management, Architecture)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sciences<\/strong> (Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Geology, Industrial Physics, Statistics with Computer Science)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong> (Vocational &amp; Technical Education)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Library Studies<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This means the diploma is not a side course \u2014 it is a <strong>direct stepping stone into core degree programmes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Entry Requirements<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Applicants must possess any of the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Five credit passes<\/strong> in Mathematics, English, Physics, Chemistry, and one relevant subject (Technical Drawing, Biology, Agricultural Science, Economics, Government, or Geography) in <strong>GCE, WASSCE, SSCE, NABTEB, or NECO<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teachers Certificate (TC II):<\/strong> Credit in Mathematics, a pass in English, plus three other credits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>City &amp; Guilds Part I<\/strong> in any engineering field.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any <strong>equivalent qualification<\/strong> recognized by UNIBEN.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Application forms must be completed <strong>online via the <a href=\"https:\/\/unibenportal.com\/#application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNIBEN application portal<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Deadline for submission: <strong>31st October 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Late applications, incomplete forms, or errors will automatically be disqualified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>UNIBEN has built a reputation for creating opportunities, and this diploma is another chance for students aiming at <strong>technology and maritime careers<\/strong>. It also provides a <strong>solid foundation<\/strong> for those who want to transition smoothly into full degree studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested, <strong>time is ticking \u2014 submit your application before the deadline.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may also like to read: <a href=\"https:\/\/examkits.com\/blog\/uniben-mop-up-post-utme-direct-entry-applications-final-deadline-announced\/\">UNIBEN Mop-Up Post-UTME &amp; Direct Entry Applications: Final Deadline Announced<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>University of Benin (UNIBEN) has announced fresh admissions for its full-time diploma programme in Maritime&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":438,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3,600],"tags":[18269,18265,18266,18270,18268,18267],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.13 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>UNIBEN Opens 2025 Diploma Admission in Maritime Studies and ICT \u2014 No Entrance Exam Required - Examkits<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"University of Benin (UNIBEN) has opened applications for its 2025 full-time diploma in Maritime Studies and ICT. 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