Overview
Founded in 2002, the 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-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 3,000-3,999 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's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 22-year-old Nigerian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 50-59% making this Nigerian higher education organization an 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.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| 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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University Location
| Address | University Way, Off Upper Adesuwa Grammer School Road; PMB 1100 Benin City Edo Nigeria |
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+234 (52) 253 764 |
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+234 (52) 255 697 |
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