Overview
Based in Makurdi, Nigeria, Benue State University is a public university that traces its founding to 1992. It functions as a higher-education provider.
Academically, Benue State University teaches across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, is organised into numerous faculties and schools and runs a broad programme catalogue.
Location & Contact
Benue State University's campus location, postal address, and admissions contact channels are below.
Academic Details
Scale, staffing, and recognition figures for Benue State University are listed below.
Degrees
Also Certificate, MBA
Bachelor's 66 programs
- Accountancy
- Advertising and Publicity
- Anatomy
- Architecture
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Community Health
- Computer Science
- Economics
- English
- Environmental Management
- Foreign Languages Education
- French
- Geography
- Health Education
- History
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial Chemistry
- Interior Design
- Journalism
- Laboratory Techniques
- Landscape Architecture
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Media Studies
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Optometry
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physical Therapy
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Regional Planning
- Religion
- Religious Education
- Religious Studies
- Science Education
- Sociology
- Surgery
- Technology Education
- Theatre
- Town Planning
- Toxicology
- Zoology
Master's 102 programs
- Accountancy
- Acting
- Advertising and Publicity
- Analytical Chemistry
- Anatomy
- Applied Physics
- Art Criticism
- Art History
- Art Management
- Banking
- Bible
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Christian Religious Studies
- Cinema and Television
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Arts
- Community Development
- Comparative Religion
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Curriculum
- Dance
- Demography and Population
- Development Studies
- Economic History
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Testing and Evaluation
- Educational and Student Counselling
- English
- Entomology
- Environmental Management
- Ethics
- Film
- Finance
- Fishery
- Foreign Languages Education
- French
- Gender Studies
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geography (Human)
- Health Administration
- Health Education
- History
- Human Resources
- Human Rights
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Information Sciences
- Inorganic Chemistry
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Labour and Industrial Relations
- Law
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Media Studies
- Metaphysics
- Meteorology
- Music
- Native Language Education
- New Testament
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Organic Chemistry
- Parasitology
- Pathology
- Peace and Disarmament
- Philosophy
- Physical Chemistry
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Pathology
- Political Sciences
- Protective Services
- Public Administration
- Public Relations
- Radio and Television Broadcasting
- Radiophysics
- Regional Planning
- Religious Studies
- Rural Studies
- Science Education
- Sociology
- Soil Science
- Sports
- Sports Management
- Teacher Training
- Technology Education
- Theatre
- Town Planning
- Water Science
Doctoral 59 programs
- Accountancy
- Advertising and Publicity
- Analytical Chemistry
- Anatomy
- Applied Physics
- Bible
- Biology
- Clinical Psychology
- Comparative Religion
- Curriculum
- Economic History
- Economics
- Educational Administration
- Educational Testing and Evaluation
- Educational and Student Counselling
- English
- Finance
- Fishery
- Foreign Languages Education
- French
- Genetics
- Geography
- Health Education
- History
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Industrial and Production Economics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- International Economics
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics Education
- Media Studies
- Native Language Education
- New Testament
- Operations Research
- Organic Chemistry
- Parasitology
- Physical Chemistry
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Pathology
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Relations
- Radiophysics
- Regional Planning
- Religious Studies
- Science Education
- Sociology
- Teacher Training
- Technology Education
- Theatre
- Town Planning
Faculties & Divisions
Subject coverage by faculty at Benue State University is listed below.
Entrepreneurship Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Entrepreneurship
Gender Studies (Centre) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Gender Studies
Peace and Development Studies (Centre) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
- Peace and Disarmament
Health Sciences (College) 20 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Community Health
- Epidemiology
- Haematology
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Nursing
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Ophthalmology
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Paediatrics
- Parasitology
- Pathology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Psychiatry and Mental Health
- Radiology
- Surgery
Arts (Faculty) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Cultural Studies
- English
- History
- Linguistics
- Modern Languages
- Philosophy
- Religion
- Theatre
Education (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Curriculum
- Educational Sciences
- Health Education
- Physical Education
- Teacher Training
- Technology Education
- Vocational Education
Environmental Sciences (Faculty) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Geography
- Regional Planning
- Town Planning
Law (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Commercial Law
- International Law
- Law
- Private Law
- Public Law
Management Sciences (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
Science (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Physics
Social Sciences (Faculty) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Mass Communication
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Sociology
Postgraduate Studies (School) 45 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Anatomy
- Arts and Humanities
- Biology
- Business Administration
- Chemistry
- Community Health
- Cultural Studies
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Epidemiology
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- Health Education
- Health Sciences
- History
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Information Sciences
- Law
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Management
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Mathematics Education
- Modern Languages
- Natural Sciences
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Philosophy
- Physical Education
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Regional Planning
- Religion
- Science Education
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Technology Education
- Theatre
- Town Planning
- Vocational Education
General Studies (Unit) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Programs Offered
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59 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Nigeria
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How to apply to Benue State University
Step-by-step guidance for applying to Benue State University, in five steps.
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Identify the right programme
Use the programme finder to browse Benue State University's 59 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Check entry requirements
Programme-level requirements at Benue State University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Prepare your application documents
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Submit via the institution
Benue State University processes applications through www.bsum.edu.ng. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Get in touch with admissions
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Benue State University
Quick answers to common questions about Benue State University.
When did Benue State University open?
Benue State University traces its founding to 1992 (approximately 34 years ago).
What city is Benue State University in?
Benue State University operates from Makurdi, Nigeria.
Is Benue State University public or private?
Benue State University operates as a public institution.
What degrees does Benue State University offer?
Benue State University offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
Who recognises Benue State University?
The institution holds recognition from National Universities Commission (NUC).
Where can I learn more about Benue State University?
Benue State University's official website is www.bsum.edu.ng.
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