Founded in 2002, Benson Idahosa University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Benin City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Edo. Officially recognized by the National Universities Commission of Nigeria, Benson Idahosa University (BIU) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Nigerian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Pentecostal religion. Benson Idahosa University (BIU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 18 years old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Nigerian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. BIU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Benson Idahosa University |
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Acronym | BIU |
Founded | 2002 Origins date back to 1993 |
Motto | Academic Excellence with Godliness |
Colours | Gold, white and blue |
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Address | University Way, Off Upper Adesuwa Grammer School Road; PMB 1100 Benin City Edo Nigeria |
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Tel | +234 (52) 253 764 |
Fax | +234 (52) 255 697 |
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Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
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Local students |
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) |
1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro) |
1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro) |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades |
Admission Rate | 50-60% |
Admission Office | Admission Office, FBAS Building, BIU Campus Benin City PMB 1100 |
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Student Enrollment | 4,000-4,999 |
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Academic Staff | 300-399 |
Control Type | Private |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Urban |
Religious Affiliation |
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Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Not reported |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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