UNIBEN Admission 2025/2026 , Post-UTME Screening, Acceptance Fee & Tuition (Full Guide)

Preparing for UNIBEN admission can feel stressful deadlines, cut-offs, portals and payment instructions all matter. This article walks you, step-by-step, through the full UNIBEN 2025/2026 admission process: who is eligible, how to apply through the official UNIBEN (WAeUP) portal, what screening documents you need, how acceptance payments work, and realistic tuition/fee expectations by faculty. Where official figures or notices exist we link to the source; where fees vary by faculty we give clear ranges and a firm instruction: always confirm on UNIBEN’s official portal before paying. Read this once and you’ll have everything you need to apply correctly, avoid scams, and complete admission smoothly. (Updated November 2025.)

Who can apply — eligibility (UTME & Direct Entry)

UTME candidates (UTME → 100% first step):

• You must have sat the UTME (JAMB) and selected UNIBEN as your first (for most competitive programmes) or possible choice depending on department rules.
• You must meet UNIBEN’s faculty/departmental subject requirements and the minimum JAMB UTME score required for the programme in the admission year. (Confirm the exact departmental cut-offs on UNIBEN’s admissions page or departmental listings.)

Direct Entry (DE) candidates:

• Applicants using A-level, IJMB, NCE, ND (or other approved qualifications) must meet UNIBEN’s Direct Entry requirements for the programme, and submit original DE documents during screening. UNIBEN publishes specific DE requirements on its admissions portal.

Bottom line: meet JAMB/DE minimums, have required O-level subjects (WASSCE/NECO/GCE), and follow the UNIBEN WAeUP instructions.

UNIBEN application portal, where to start

UNIBEN uses the WAeUP (Web Application & e-University Portal) for applications and screening instructions. All official Post-UTME application, screening schedules, and candidate notices are posted there. Start here:

• UNIBEN (main site) / admissions pages and WAeUP portal use the links published on the official uniben.edu site to avoid phishing pages.

Why use the official portal? Official instructions, correct fee items and the official payment channels are listed there. Do not pay using links shared in WhatsApp or unofficial social pages unless the link clearly points to WAeUP/uniben.edu pages.

Step-by-step: How to apply for UNIBEN Post-UTME / screening

Follow these steps exactly (adjust any dates to the year/notice on WAeUP):

1. Create / Login to WAeUP account
   • Go to UNIBEN’s official admissions/WAeUP portal and register with a valid email and phone number. Save your credentials.
2. Complete the application form
   • Fill in personal details, choice of programme, O-level details, UTME score, and any Direct Entry qualifications.
3. Upload required documents
   • Scanned copies of O-level result(s), JAMB printout, passport photograph, and any DE documents where applicable. File specs are listed on the portal.
4. Pay the Post-UTME / screening application fee
   • The portal will display the correct payment amount and payment method (usually Remita or payment gateway). Only pay the amount shown on WAeUP. Keep evidence of payment (receipt/transaction ID).
5. Print/Post-UTME slip / Screening invitation
   • After payment, print the Post-UTME slip (if UNIBEN conducts on-campus test) or note the screening instructions provided. Many faculties now run screening by document verification only follow the portal’s instructions.
6. Attend screening or submit online verification
   • On the scheduled screening day(s), present originals for verification or follow the portal’s online verification flow.
7. Wait for admission decision
   • Admission lists and statuses will be published on the WAeUP portal and JAMB CAPS as they are processed.

Screening day. documents & verification process

Bring originals and photocopies of the following (standard list; confirm the portal for any programme-specific additions):

• Original JAMB registration slip (printout) and valid ID.
• Original O-level result(s) (WAEC/NECO) photocopies of all result pages.
• UTME result printout.
• Birth certificate or sworn declaration of age (if required).
• Local government of origin letter (some faculties request it).
• Direct Entry candidates: IJMB/GCE/NCE/ND transcript originals.
• Evidence of payment (Remita receipt/transaction ID) for the application and later, the acceptance fee if admitted.
• Passport photographs (as many as the portal instructs).

What happens during verification?

• Staff check that uploaded documents match originals, confirm names, dates of birth and check fingerprint/photo where used. Any mismatch can lead to disqualification be accurate and honest.

Acceptance fee. what to expect and how to pay

Key point: Acceptance fee amounts can vary by year and by university notification. UNIBEN posts the official acceptance fee amount and payment instructions on its portal/official notices for admitted candidates. Always confirm the current amount on WAeUP/official UNIBEN announcements before paying.

General flow once you are offered admission:

1. You receive an admission offer message on WAeUP and JAMB CAPS.
2. UNIBEN publishes the acceptance fee amount for the year and provides payment instructions on the portal (often Remita or the university’s student payment gateway).
3. Pay the acceptance fee using the exact method and reference provided on the portal.
4. Upload payment proof if the portal asks; then print your acceptance/registration slip and proceed to department/faculty registration instructions.

Why we avoid quoting a fixed figure here: different years and faculties sometimes have slight variations and UNIBEN’s official admission notice is the authoritative source. If you want, I can check the current WAeUP notice and extract the exact acceptance fee amount and step-by-step payment link right now.

Tuition & school fees. typical ranges by faculty (estimates + how to confirm)

Public universities in Nigeria have two common fee categories:

• Statutory / tuition-like fees set by the university for academic services and faculty (these often vary by programme: Medicine, Law, Engineering more than Arts).
• Development / other charges (faculty, ICT, identity card, registration, etc.).

UNIBEN is a federal university — tuition and approved fees are lower than most private universities but differ by faculty. Because the university releases a detailed fee schedule per session on the portal, always confirm the exact breakdown on WAeUP or the official UNIBEN fees page.

Estimated 2025 ranges (example guidance):

• Humanities / Social Sciences: ₦30,000 – ₦80,000 per session (statutory + faculty charges).
• Sciences / Computer Science: ₦40,000 – ₦100,000 per session.
• Medicine / Clinical Sciences: ₦70,000 – ₦200,000 per session (higher due to clinical fees).
• Engineering: ₦60,000 – ₦150,000 per session.

These are estimates to help planning. The official fee schedule and exact payment items (session, faculty) are published on UNIBEN’s portal and the student payment portal check there for the exact line items and approved payment channels.

How to check admission status and accept/reject on JAMB CAPS

1. Check WAeUP / UNIBEN portal admission offers are posted by the university on its admissions portal.
2. Log in to JAMB e-Facility (CAPS) to view and accept/reject:
   • Go to https://portal.jamb.gov.ng/efacility/ and login.
   • Click Check Admission Status and view the offer.
   • If UNIBEN is showing an offer, click Accept to accept on CAPS (this is required to secure your admission in many cases).
   • If you do not accept on CAPS, some universities may not finalize your matriculation. Confirm university instructions after accepting on CAPS.

Important: Accepting on JAMB CAPS does not replace payment of the UNIBEN acceptance fee you must do both where required.

Important dates & deadlines (how to confirm)

UNIBEN sets its Post-UTME application period, screening dates and deadlines on WAeUP. Always confirm dates posted on the official portal and in official UNIBEN news bulletins (not social posts). If you need, I can pull the current WAeUP notice and list exact dates published by UNIBEN right now.

Expert tips to avoid scams & common mistakes

• Only use links from uniben.edu or WAeUP official pages. If you’re sent a payment link via WhatsApp, check the portal first.
• Match names and dates exactly to your JAMB and O-level records mismatches cause disqualification.
• Save receipts and screenshots of every portal page, payment receipt and email confirmation.
• Scan high-quality documents before upload and keep originals ready for screening.
• Use a reliable email address and phone number you control — UNIBEN will use these to contact you.
• Do not pay anyone in person claiming they can speed up admission payments are processed via the portal.

FAQs

Q1. What is UNIBEN’s minimum JAMB score for 2025 admission?
A: UNIBEN’s minimum advertised baseline may be published (for example many federal schools use 160), but departmental cut-offs vary widely. Check UNIBEN’s WAeUP departmental cut-offs for 2025 for exact values.

Q2. Can I apply to UNIBEN with awaiting results?
A: Some programmes permit awaiting results for initial application, but final admission requires approved O-level results (WAEC/NECO) before matriculation. Confirm programme policy on WAeUP.

Q3 How long after the screening will admission lists be released?
A: This depends on departmental processing speed; UNIBEN posts admission lists and notices on its portal monitor WAeUP and JAMB CAPS.

Q4. If I miss Post-UTME, can I still get admission?
A: Missing a required Post-UTME/test may disqualify you for that session; contact the admissions office immediately and show proof of exceptional circumstances. Always check the portal for the university’s policy.

Q5. Where do I pay the acceptance fee?
A: Payment instructions (gateway/Remita) and exact amount are on UNIBEN’s WAeUP admission notice for admitted candidates. Only pay using the official portal instructions.

Q6 Who do I contact for help?
A: Use contact details on the official UNIBEN admissions page or WAeUP. Avoid unofficial social media numbers unless cross-checked on the official site.

Conclusion

UNIBEN admission for 2025/2026 is straightforward if you follow the official WAeUP portal instructions: meet the programme requirements, apply on WAeUP, upload correct documents, pay only using portal instructions, attend screening when required, and accept admission on JAMB CAPS plus pay the university acceptance fee when offered admission. For exact acceptance fee amounts, published departmental cut-offs, and the official fee schedule always refer to UNIBEN’s official WAeUP/admissions pages and the formal admission notices. If you want, I can now fetch the latest UNIBEN WAeUP admission notice and pull the exact acceptance fee and current screening dates for 2025 — tell me “Fetch UNIBEN notice now” and I’ll extract the exact numbers and links.

Sources (official notices and portals used to prepare this guide)

• UNIBEN admissions / WAeUP portal and official admissions notices.
• UNIBEN admission lists / news updates.
• JAMB e-facility, how to check and accept admission on CAPS.