UNIBEN Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Session

As a Uniben fresher and returning student, if you've ever found yourself wondering, "When do lectures actually start?" or "How long is the break?", the UNIBEN Academic Calendar has all the answers you need.

The calendar isn't just a list of dates; it's your key to staying organised. It marks the start of lectures, registration deadlines, semester breaks, and examination periods. If you rely on old schedules and guesswork, you might miss important deadlines.

Let's take a look at the current UNIBEN Academic Calendar in use so you can plan perfectly for the session.

UNIBEN Academic Calendar 2025/2026 Session

This is the current calendar of 2025/2026 in use:

First Semester:

Second Semester:

UNIBEN Academic Calendar Structure

The University of Benin operates on a 2 semesters structure, which includes the First Semester and the Second Semester.

Session Duration

The duration of each session is:

• Total Duration: Approximately 11 months.

• First Semester: 4-5 months (November - April).

• Second Semester: 4-5 months (April - September).

• Long Vacation: 1-2 months (August - September).

How to Access the Official Academic Calendar

There are different methods to access the UNIBEN Academic Calendar. They include:

The Official Website of UNIBEN:

Website: https://uniben.edu/

Faculty/Departmental Notice Board:

• The information can be obtained from Physical notice boards on campus.

• Your Department WhatsApp/Telegram groups (ensure to verify admin authenticity).

• Your Class representatives can also receive direct information from the school authority.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the UNIBEN 2025/2026 Calendar Out?
A: Yes, the management of the University of Benin (UNIBEN), Benin City, Nigeria, has officially released the approved academic calendar for full time undergraduate programmes for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Q: How Long is a Semester in UNIBEN?
A: A semester in UNIBEN is approximately 15 Weeks.

Q: What CGPA is a First Class in UNIBEN?
A: A First Class Honours degree IN UNIBEN requires a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.50 to 5.00 on a 5.0 scale, while some older or specific departmental policies might use a 4 points scale where First Class is 3.50–4.00.

Q: How Much is UNIBEN School Fees?
A: UNIBEN school fees vary by program and status, that is, if you are a new or returning student, with new students often paying around ₦109,000 to ₦119,000 for non science/science respectively for the 2025/2026 session, including acceptance and clearance fees, while returning students pay less.

Key fees include Acceptance, Admission Clearance, ICT Levy, Lab Fees, and Sports, all payable through the official portal.

Q: Is Cooking Permitted in UNIBEN Hostel?
A: Cooking is NOT permitted in the room, but in the UTILITY room. When moving into the hostel, students are expected to make sure that items in the room are in good condition. If any damage is noticed, the same may be reported to the Hostel staff in writing.

Q: How Many Years is a Master's Degree in UNIBEN?
A: The duration for the MSc programme is a minimum of eighteen (18) calendar months and a maximum of forty eight (48) calendar months.

Q: How Much are Hostel Fees in UNIBEN?
A: Clinical hostel: N32,000 to N37,000;

Hall 7: N97,500 to N116,000;

Keystone Hostel: N97,500 to N116,000;

TETFund hostels (A, B, C, D): N120,000 to N150,000;

Senator Danjuma Hostel: N120,000 to N150,000.