UNIBEN Resumption Date 2nd Semester 2025/2026 & Break Details
Quick Summary
UNIBEN will end first semester on 15 April 2026. Second semester will begin on 26 April, with lectures starting 27 April 2026.
- First semester exams end on 15 April 2026
- Semester break starts on 16 April 2026
- Students return to halls on 26 April 2026
- Second semester lectures start on 27 April 2026
- Hall exit deadline is 12 noon on 16 April 2026
Keep reading for full UNIBEN second semester resumption details.

The University of Benin, UNIBEN, has announced the end of the first semester for the 2025/2026 academic session.
In a circular from the Office of the Registrar dated 14 April 2026, the university stated that first semester examinations will end on Wednesday, 15 April 2026. That date marks the close of the semester; students are then expected to proceed on break.
Prepare for JAMB, WAEC, NECO, BECE, NCEE and Post UTME
Practise CBT Exams on Mobile or PC
Prepare for Post UTME, WAEC, NECO, JAMB UTME, Junior WAEC (BECE) and Common Entrance (NCEE) with the MySchoolGist CBT App and Software. Use it on Android, iPhone or Windows to practise past questions anytime.
Need help choosing the right version? Chat with us on WhatsApp .
Alternative admission via JUPEB/IJMB programmes (SPONSORED)
Enter 200-Level Directly! Gain University Admission via JUPEB/IJMB . Enjoy Low Fees! Call 08033006849 Now!
UNIBEN semester break date
UNIBEN said the semester break will begin on Thursday, 16 April 2026.
Students are expected to observe the break from that date. The notice also directed all students to vacate the halls of residence on or before 12 noon on Thursday, 16 April 2026.
That deadline matters. Any student in the halls should take note and act early.
UNIBEN second semester resumption date
The second semester will begin on Sunday, 26 April 2026.
Students are expected to return to their halls of residence on that same date. This sets the resumption point for the new half of the session; the calendar moves fast from there.
Date lectures will start at UNIBEN
UNIBEN stated that lectures across all faculties and schools will begin on Monday, 27 April 2026.
This means students will return to campus on Sunday and begin lectures the next day.
Message from the Vice-Chancellor
On behalf of the management, Vice-Chancellor Edoba B. Omoregie commended staff and students for their dedication and cooperation during the semester.
He also encouraged students to use the break well, rest and prepare for the next semester.
What students should note
The dates in the notice are plain:
Key dates
- First semester examinations end on Wednesday, 15 April 2026
- Semester break begins on Thursday, 16 April 2026
- Students must leave halls by 12 noon on Thursday, 16 April 2026
- Second semester begins on Sunday, 26 April 2026
- Lectures start on Monday, 27 April 2026
For students asking about UNIBEN resumption, that is the full line-up in one view.
Share This Post: If this post helped you, share it with others! Use the buttons below to spread the word!
More Articles:
- University of Benin (UNIBEN) Postgraduate Admission Form for 2026/2027 Academic Session
- University of Benin (UNIBEN) JUPEB Admission Form for 2026/2027 Academic Session
- University of Benin (UNIBEN) Post-UTME/Direct Entry Form for 2026/2027 Undergraduate Admission
- University of Benin (UNIBEN) Cut Off Mark for 2026/2027 Admission Exercise
- University of Africa Toru-Orua (UAT) JUPEB Admission Form for 2026/2027 Academic Session
- University of Lagos (UNILAG) Course Editing Notice 2025/2026 Add and Delete Portal Closing Date
- University of Lagos (UNILAG) JUPEB Admission Form for 2026/2027 Academic Session
- University of Uyo (UNIUYO) Pre-Degree Admission Form for 2026/2027 Academic Session




