UNIBEN Postgraduate Admission Form 2025/2026 Session – Application Guide

The management of University of Benin School of postgraduate studies has announced the sale of UNIBEN postgraduate admission form for 2025/2026 academic session. University of Benin also known as UNIBEN is receiving application from suitably qualified persons for admission into the university of Benin. The cost of UNIBEN PG form is twenty-one thousand naira (N21,000.00).

In this post, we will be discussing everything about UNIBEN postgraduate application form for 2025/2026 academic session, how to apply for UNIBEN Postgraduate form online via UNIBEN PG portal, the cost of UNIBEN Postgraduate form and the closing date for submission of all completed UNIBEN Postgraduate forms for 2025/2026 academic session.

Here I will simplify the process of applying for UNIBEN Postgraduate form in a coordinated manner for ease of understanding most especially for first time applicants. However, applicants that have previously registered and participated in the previous Postgraduate screening exercise but did not make it through can equally gain form this information being posted here.

Just for your information, only holders of NYSC discharge certificates are allowed, it is a very important requirement, however, non-holders of NYSC discharge certificates must have obtained an exemption certificate from their institution. In the cause of reading, you would get all important information that would aid in your registration and submission process.

UNIBEN PG admission form for this academic session is not different from the previous sessions except some slight changes which in most cases do not even surface. Before going into details as regards UNIBEN Postgraduate form for 2025/2026 academic session, we shall be looking at the most frequently asked questions about UNIBEN Postgraduate form by past and present PG applicants. Listing and answering these FAQs would greatly assist applicants who must have had similar questions about UNIBEN Postgraduate form screening application forms in mind before now.

Below are the list of FAQ on UNIBEN’s Postgraduate forms;

Is UNIBEN postgraduate form out?

How much is UNIBEN Postgraduate form?

When will UNIBEN Postgraduate form be out?

Please when is UNIBEN postgraduate screening starting?

Please I want to know if UNIBEN postgraduate registration is in progress?

Please when is UNIBEN Postgraduate form closing date?

Will there be an entrance exam for UNIBEN Postgraduate School?

What are the admission requirements for UNIBEN PG School?

Can I apply for UNIBEN postgraduate programme without NYSC

I am currently doing my NYSC, am I eligible to apply for UNIBEN postgraduate form?

The above are the most frequently asked questions on UNIBEN Postgraduate forms and the best possible answers. Go through them carefully and you can never be wrong with those answers.

Now in details, UNIBEN postgraduate form comes out every academic session and many of you just rush without waiting to confirm if you are eligible to apply or buy the form which is the reason most get stuck in the middle of the registration process.

Before applying for UNIBEN postgraduate form screening form you must meet the following requirements and eligibility criteria as listed below;

After you are sure your preferred choice of PG programme is offered in UNIBEN and have confirmed you meet the admission requirements into the institution then you can go ahead and apply for UNIBEN postgraduate application form.

Now let’s take a look at the list of postgraduate courses offered In UNIBEN their admission requirements. The admission requirements are listed just directly under each PG programme.

Check HERE for the available postgraduate programmes before going through the entry requirements and application procedures below.

Entry Requirements

A) Applicants for postgraduate studies in the University of Benin must have obtained a minimum of five (5) credits in WASC, NECO, GCE (ordinary level or their equivalents,) NOTE: A CREDIT PASS IN MATHS AND ENGLISH IS REQUIRED.

B) Also applicable is four credits at Ordinary level, plus OND (not pass), NCE, IJMB or Advance level passes or any other equivalent.

C) Holders of Pass (Degree/Diploma) are automatically not qualified for admission into the postgraduate programme of the University of Benin, however, holders of third class (3rd class) degree must possess a PGD in order to be considered for admission into the Masters programmes.

D) Candidates who obtained Master’s degree but with Weighted Average Score (WAS) between 55.0-59% can only be considered for admission into the M.Phil. programme in the first instance.

E) A candidate applying for the Ph.D. in any programme of the University of Benin must have obtained a minimum weighted average score of 60% in the Master’s degree.

F) A candidate applying for the PhD with a Master’s degree from any other University who in his/her Master’s 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%.

G) Only students who have the NYSC discharge, exemption or exclusion certificate can be allowed to clear into the different courses.

Submission of Transcripts

Candidates should request for their transcript from their former institution by clicking on the link www.etx-ng.com/unibenpg to forward their academic transcript(s) to the “Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies”, to reach him not later than 8 weeks from the date of this publication.

The management has announced that candidates whose transcripts are not forwarded to the institution shall not be processed. Candidates are also to print out the Referee Reports Forms provided in the application page fill and return to the directly to the Secretary, School of Postgraduate Studies.

Applications shall not be processed unless the referee reports are available.

IMPORTANT NOTE

Students are advised to always check the website for those courses that require written entrance examination. Please make sure you indicate your e-mail address/telephone when applying.

Application Guide For UNIBEN Postgraduate Admission Form

UNIBEN postgraduate application and registration form for 2025/2026 academic session is strictly to be carried out and completed online.

Step 1 – Go to www.uniben.edu Or waeup.uniben.edu

Step 2 – On the UNIBEN.EDU SITE, Select Student Portal; Then The Waeup Portal.
Candidates are advised to have a valid e-mail account before starting the application process (Please note: – not the cyber-cafe’s email).

Step 3 – Click on Postgraduate Programmes Applications 2025/2026 (ALL PG APPLICATIONS)

Step 4 – Click on Register for application at the top left of the displayed page to proceed.

Step 5 – Provide all necessary information. Note that * means compulsory fields.

Step 6 – An immediate mail will be sent to the provided e-mail address.

Step 7 – Open your mail to get your system generated ID and Password that you will use to login.

Step 8 – On https://waeup.uniben.edu/applicants click on ‘Login’ (top right of the front page).

Step 9 – Enter your user name and the password from the mail to login.

Step 10 – To start the application process, please click on ‘Edit application record’ and provide all required information and upload your passport photograph.

Step 11 – Upload a clear 1” x 1” COLOURED passport photograph with red background in JPEG format only. NOTE that the photograph uploaded will be the only valid ID for all admitted candidates throughout their stay in the University of Benin. FAILURE TO UPLOAD THE SPECIFIED PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPH WILL LEAD TO DISQUAILIFICATION AND FAILURE/FORFEITURE OF ADMISSION

Step 12 – To pay for the Application, click on “Add online payment ticket” at the bottom of the page, then click on “Pay with Remita” on the top left corner of the page, follow the instruction to pay the application fee with an ATM-Enabled Verve or Master Card from any commercial Bank.

Step 13 – Preview and confirm your information before submitting your application on-line.

Step 14 – You cannot edit your application after submission.

Step 15 – Print out the Application slip.

Correcting an Online Application

1. Once your application has been submitted (accomplished by hitting the ‘submit’ button at the end of the form), you cannot make corrections to it online. Please review your application carefully before you submit.
2. Be sure to print a copy of the application for your records.

Additional requirements for the application

1. Submitting your application online is only part of the application process. To complete your application, you may be required to provide supporting credentials. However, some programs require additional items. Please read about the admission requirements that are necessary to complete your application for admission if applicable to you.
2. Submit all additional application requirements to the Graduate Admissions Office at the address below if applicable. All applicants are encouraged to submit supporting credentials as soon as possible after submission of the online application. Your application will be considered by the appropriate admissions committee upon receipt of all required documents.
3. When possible, please include your name, address and date of birth on all materials sent to UNIBEN school of postgraduate studies office.

UNIBEN PG Form Closing Date

The closing date for submission of all duly completed forms is 7th January, 2025.

I Hope you understand the steps provided above? Do you have any questions as regards the UNIBEN PG admission form for 2025/2026 session? Please reach out to us via the comment section or our contact us page and we shall respond accordingly.

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