UNIBEN Diploma in Maritime and ICT Admission Form 2025/2026

The UNIBEN Diploma in Maritime and ICT admission form for the 2025/2026 academic session is now available.

The University of Benin invites qualified candidates into its full-time diploma programme in Maritime Studies and Information and Communication Technology. There is no entrance examination required, and successful graduates who finish with at least a Merit grade can secure Direct Entry into second year degree programmes at UNIBEN or other Nigerian universities. The deadline for the application is 31st October 2025.

Why the UNIBEN Diploma in Maritime and ICT Matters

This program is more than a short-term qualification; it is a bridge for students caught between O’Level and university admission. With substantial industry relevance, it prepares students for careers in maritime and technology while also serving as a pathway into degree programmes.

Graduates with Merit or higher can progress into the following faculties and courses:

• Engineering
• Environmental Sciences (Geomatics, Quantity Surveying, Estate Management, Architecture)
• Sciences (Computer Science, Geology, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics with Computer Science, Industrial Physics)
• Education (primarily Vocational and Technical Education)
• Library Studies

This means the diploma is not a detour—it directly connects to professional degrees.

Entry Requirements for UNIBEN Diploma in Maritime and ICT

Applicants must meet at least one of the following criteria:

• O’Level Credits in Mathematics, English Language, Physics, Chemistry, and one other subject such as Technical Drawing, Biology, Agricultural Science, Economics, Government, or Geography in GCE, WASSCE, SSCE, NABTEB, or NECO.
• Teachers’ Certificate (TC II): Credit in Mathematics, a Pass in English, plus three other relevant credits.
• City and Guilds Part I in any engineering field.
• Equivalent qualifications that align with the above.

Note: Candidates who do not meet the requirements will not be considered.

How to Apply for UNIBEN Diploma in Maritime and ICT

The application process is strictly online:

1. Visit the UNIBEN application portal.
2. Complete the application form carefully with accurate details.
3. Submit the form before the deadline.

The closing date is 31st October 2025. Incomplete, wrongly filled, or late applications will not be accepted.

Closing Thoughts

The UNIBEN Diploma in Maritime and ICT opens doors for students aiming for careers in maritime and digital technology while offering a reliable route into degree programmes. With no entrance examination and a direct pathway into higher education, it is one opportunity worth seizing. Act early, because once the 31st October 2025 deadline passes, the window closes until the next cycle.

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