Benson Idahosa University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 6649 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 284 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| # 63 of 157 | In Nigeria |
| # 3312 of 3,650 | For Microbiology |
| Top 1-3 | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
49%
Enrollment
40,000
Religion
Christian
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 49% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Competitive admission |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
| Enrollment | 40,000 |
We've calculated the 49% acceptance rate for Benson Idahosa University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Benson Idahosa University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Benson Idahosa University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Benson Idahosa University.
Faculty : Agriculture
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture
Animal Husbandry
Crop Production
Fishery
Forestry
Soil Science
Faculty : Art and Education
Business Education
Christian Religious Studies
Computer Education
Economics
Education
English
Foreign Languages Education
French
Humanities and Social Science Education
Information Sciences
International Relations and Diplomacy
International Studies
Library Science
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Political Sciences
Religious Studies
Science Education
Theology
Faculty : Basic and Applied Sciences
Anatomy
Medical Technology
Nursing
Physiology
Faculty : Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Faculty : Law
Civil Law
Law
Private Law
Public Law
Faculty : Medicine
Medicine
Faculty : Science
Biological and Life Sciences
Physics
Faculty : Social and Management Sciences
Accountancy
Anthropology
Banking
Business Administration
Economics
Finance
International Relations and Diplomacy
Mass Communication
Political Sciences
Public Administration
Sociology
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Benson Idahosa University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | No | No |
Bachelor's Degree
Agriculture
Anatomy
Arts and Humanities
Business Administration
Education
Engineering
Law
Mathematics and Computer Science
Medicine
Natural Sciences
Physiology
Social Sciences
Surgery
Postgraduate Diploma
Accountancy
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture
Agronomy
Animal Husbandry
Banking
Business Administration
Computer Science
Economics
Education
Finance
Mass Communication
Microbiology
Political Sciences
Public Administration
Master's Degree
Accountancy
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture
Agronomy
Animal Husbandry
Banking
Biochemistry
Business Administration
Computer Science
Economics
Educational Administration
Educational and Student Counselling
English
Finance
International Relations and Diplomacy
Labour and Industrial Relations
Law
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Microbiology
Political Sciences
Public Administration
Master of Philosophy
Accountancy
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture
Agronomy
Animal Husbandry
Computer Science
Doctor of Philosophy
Accountancy
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture
Agronomy
Animal Husbandry
Computer Science
Economics
English
International Relations and Diplomacy
Microbiology
Research profile
Benson Idahosa University has published 663 scientific papers with 3,336 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Political Science, Law, Business, and Economics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
359
/ 2,213
|
|---|---|
| Environmental Science |
350
/ 2,265
|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
349
/ 1,513
|
| Medicine |
261
/ 1,637
|
| Chemistry |
261
/ 1,797
|
| Engineering |
244
/ 1,086
|
| Political Science |
243
/ 1,132
|
| Law |
231
/ 1,102
|
| Business |
221
/ 996
|
| Economics |
220
/ 908
|
| Computer Science |
198
/ 854
|
| Physics |
191
/ 854
|
| Mathematics |
186
/ 841
|
| Ecology |
177
/ 1,103
|
| Geology |
167
/ 1,269
|
| Philosophy |
166
/ 710
|
| Sociology |
164
/ 565
|
| Geography and Cartography |
161
/ 656
|
| Statistics |
155
/ 755
|
| Biochemistry |
149
/ 1,308
|
| Genetics |
145
/ 1,366
|
| Organic chemistry |
140
/ 1,251
|
| Paleontology |
124
/ 1,144
|
| Development Studies |
123
/ 682
|
| Psychology |
121
/ 662
|
| Linguistics |
114
/ 422
|
| History |
109
/ 491
|
| Archaeology |
105
/ 478
|
| Finance |
103
/ 546
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
98
/ 537
|
| Pathology |
94
/ 668
|
| Botany |
90
/ 618
|
| Materials Science |
80
/ 407
|
| Management |
78
/ 216
|
| Public Health |
68
/ 183
|
| Nutrition and Food Science |
67
/ 775
|
| Agricultural Science |
67
/ 355
|
| Machine Learning |
66
/ 320
|
| Marketing |
60
/ 400
|
| Metallurgy |
60
/ 314
|
Annual publication & citation counts
7 Notable alumni
1. Chris Oyakhilome
1963-. (aged 63)
writer
pastor
Christian Oyakhilome is a Nigerian televangelist and the founder of LoveWorld Incorporated (also known as Christ Embassy), a Christian ministry based in Lagos. He is the author of the daily devotional Rhapsody of Realities. His ministry includes a global television network and branches in several countries. Oyakhilome has been subject to criticism and regulatory sanctions for promoting pseudoscience and conspiracy...
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2. Blossom Chukwujekwu
1983-. (aged 43)
actor
film producer
Blossom Chukwujekwu is a Nigerian actor, who made his professional acting debut in 2009. In 2015, he won the Best Supporting Actor Award at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
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3. Nwachukwu Uti
1982-. (aged 44)
actor
Uti Nwachukwu is a style icon, TV personality, actor and the co-host of the Nigerian show Jara. He is a native of Ndokwa, Aboh Kingdom, Ndokwa East Local Government Area, Delta State, in the south-southern region of Nigeria.
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4. Lilian Afegbai
1991-. (aged 35)
film actor
Lilian Afegbai is a Nigerian Actress, Film producer and Entrepreneur. In 2018, she won the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) for the Indigenous movie of the Year for her production debut Bound in 2018. In 2019, she launched her lingerie and gym Wear line "Lilly’s Secret"
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All 7 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
BIU
Founded
2002
Motto
Academic excellence with Godliness
Colors
gold, white, blue
Academic calendar
Semesters
Address
P.M.B. 1100 University Way, Off Upper Adesuwa Grammar School Rd Benin City, Edo State Nigeria
City Population
1,780,000
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