"Benson Idahosa University is a Christian private university which is located in Benin City, Nigeria. The institution is quite reputed as it is celebrated for its commitment to excellence, character and leadership. The establishment of this university laid back in 2002 by the late Archbishop Benson Idahosa who is a distinguished Christian leader. Its mission is to educate moral and scholarly graduates who would become leaders in their various fields of endeavor. BIU is recognized by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria as a way to guarantee its academic programs provided to students meet quality standards. Students who come to BIU can expect a well-rounded education that promotes faith and learning that seeks to develop them intellectually as well as morally and spiritually. The student experience is facilitated through a conducive educational environment and modern physical facilities to include updated classrooms, laboratories equipped for academic teaching, a library with a large assortment of up-to-date resources, and comfortable student housing."
| Acronym | BIU |
| Nickname | BIU |
| Motto / Slogan | Academic Excellence with Godliness |
| Colour | Gold, White, and Blue |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Location | Ovia North-East, Edo, Nigeria |
| Address | University Way, Off Upper Adesuwa Road Government Reservation Area (GRA). Benin City Nigeria |
Benson Idahosa University is a private Christian University providing state-of-the-art undergraduate, postgraduate and professional education. We are committed to the mission of raising leaders for the nation, who are complete in spirit, mind and body, thus contributing to the production of high-level leadership and quality manpower for the nation and the world. We perform these functions by judiciously utilising current information and communication technology, networking with similar institutions worldwide, putting people first in operations and emphasising Christian ethical values. The beneficiaries of the University’s service are students, employers of labour, present and future generations, Nigeria and the global community.
Benson Idahosa University aspires to be model for Academics, Professionals and Entrepreneurs, who will be effective disciples for Christ by excelling in their professional fields. It will be distinguished by high performance in interdisciplinary research, addressing national and international problems, eliminating wrong behavioural patterns among students and becoming a storehouse of knowledge to be used for benefit of mankind on Christian ethical principles designed to change the nation and the continent by changing one student’s life at a time.
Faculty of Arts and Education
Faculty of Agriculture
Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Law
Faculty of Social and Management Sciences
College of Medicine
School of Postgraduate Studies
BIU has consistently been ranked among the top three private universities in Nigeria by the national universities commission (NUC) since 2005.
The professors are among the best in Nigeria and have renowned scholars educating our students. The professors and academics have come from great universities within and outside Nigeria (us and Europe) to teach courses because they believe in our purpose which is to change Nigeria.
BIU students have the opportunity to travel to Europe and North America every summer to participate in learning programs that enhance the practical aspects of their academic work. Many of the courses they take count toward advanced credit for different masters degree programs.
The students have consistently been placed first overall in all editions of the Nigerian private universities game (NPUGA) and are amongst the top three in the medals table at the Nigerian university games(NUGA). BUI is also the first private university to win medals at the West African games (WAUG).
BUII pioneered Nigeria’s first online internet access program for staff and students. THE university has a functional WLAN and LAN internet access for all offices, classrooms and students hall of residence. BUI is the first private university to operate a biometric system which monitors the access of staff and students to campus, chapel and hostel.
Acceptance fee: N50,000
Applicants seeking admission into undergraduate programs must meet the following Academic requirements:
Applicants are required to take the JAMB UTME and achieve a minimum score of 150 to qualify for general admission into the university. However, for regulated courses such as Medicine, Law, and Nursing, a minimum JAMB score of 200 is necessary to be considered for admission.
The university does not conduct post-UTME screening exercise. Admission screening is based on the JAMB UTME score, selection of Benson Idahosa University as the first choice of institution, and fulfillment of other specific requirements set by the university or individual departments
Candidates seeking Direct Entry admission are required to obtain the JAMB Direct Entry form using their A-level qualifications, such as JUPEP, IJMB, BSc, OND, HND, or NCE. Admission into various departments will be based on the aggregate score provided on the JAMB Direct Entry form.
To be admitted to pursue a postgraduate Diploma Programme, a candidate shall possess:
Masters Degree
All applicants must complete and submit the official university application form online using their correct information as stated on their JAMB results or come to the admissions office for guidance.
An application fee MUST be paid online immediately upon submission of the application. The admission letter will then be available for download once admission has been given.
A non-refundable acceptance fee must be paid online on the portal no later than two weeks after admission has been given.
Email: [email protected]
Phone : 08148631609, 09156111304
National Universities Commission (NUC)
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. He also has a Masters’ Degree in Public Health and is currently a Do... read more
Bishop FEB Idahosa has been the President of Benson Idahosa University (BIU) since April 15th, 1998, and his active work and hands-on experience in the educational sector spans over twenty (20) years. He is the proprietor of Nathan American Academy, proprietor of the Benson Idahosa School of Basic and Applied Studies, and the Vice President of All Nations for Christ Bible Institute International.
Outside of the field of education, he sits on the board of Pathfinders Justice Initiative, the board of the International Communion of Charismatic Churches, and is a member of the Edo National Association, USA. He is the President of Big Ben’s Children Hospital, Vice President of Faith Mediplex Group of hospitals, Vice President of the Archbishop Idahosa Foundation, and Idahosa World Outreach.
After the establishment of Church of God Mission in the 1960’s, Archbishop Benson Idahosa received specific directions from God to venture into the area of education, starting from Nursery education to the University level.
1981
By 1981, the Vision of Christian Faith University (CFU), which was later renamed Benson Idahosa University, had matured in the mind of the Archbishop. But the actualization of the vision had to be suspended to provide room for the establishment of the highly reputable WORD OF FAITH GROUP OF SCHOOLS (Nursery, primary and secondary) in the 1980s
1992
In 1992, Ar... read more
1998
Christian Faith University became Benson Idahosa University and F.E.B Idahosa became the university’s second president
2002
In February 2002, ten years after the application to start a private University, the Federal Government, acting through the national Universities Commission (NUC), graciously granted Benson Idahosa University license to operate. The University started operating as a fully licensed institution in March 2002 with an initial student enrolment of 400, registered into two faculties (Faculty of Arts, Social Sciences,Education and Faculty of Basic and Applied Sciences).
2004
Benson Idahosa University’s first post accreditation annual convocation
