Founded in 2002, Benson Idahosa University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Benin City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Edo.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the National Universities Commission, Nigeria, Benson Idahosa University (BIU) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational 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 degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 18 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this Nigerian higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 