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Edo State, whose capital, Benin City has a history of being one of the foremost destinations of Europeans during their exploration of the African continent many centuries ago.
There are 4 Universities in Edo State; University of Benin, Ambrose Alli University, Benson Idahosa University and Igbinedion University
University of Benin
UNIBEN is a research university located in Benin City, owned and operated by the Federal government. It was founded in 1970.
The university offers undergraduate and post graduate studies, and has 15 faculties listed below;

- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Arts
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Environmental Sciences
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Management sciences
- Faculty of Life Sciences
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Physical Sciences
- College of Medical Sciences
- School of Basic Med. Science
- School of Dentistry
- School of Medicine
- Faculty of Social Sciences
Ambrose Alli University
AAU, Ekpoma is a non-profit public university in Nigeria established in 1981. It was established by the then governor of Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States).
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The university offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies, the faculties are listed below;

- Agriculture
- Arts
- Basic Sciences
- Clinical Sciences
- Education
- Engineering & Technology
- Environmental Studies
- Law
- Management Science
- Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- Social Sciences
- College of Medicine
Benson Idahosa University
Benson Idahosa University) is a private, Christian university in Benin City, Nigeria named in honor of Archbishop Benson Idahosa
BIU (previously named Christian Faith University) , a Charismatic Pentecostal minister from Benin City, Nigeria, and reflects his evangelical beliefs.

The university offers undergraduate and post graduate studies, faculties in the university are listed below;
- Faculty of Art and Education
- Faculty of Agriculture
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Science
- Faculty of Social & Management Sciences
- Faculty of Engineering
- Faculty of Basic Medical and Health Sciences
Igbinedion University, Okada
Igbinedion University, Okada is the first private university in Nigeria, established in 1999 and was founded by Sir Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion CFR, a billionaire, philanthropist and a prominent Benin Chief.
The University has recorded several landmark achievements including being the first Private University to produce medical doctors in Sub-Saharan Africa and producing the first private university graduate in 2006 to bag a first class at the highly competitive Nigeria Law School.

IUO offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies, the university has 6 colleges which are listed below;
- College of Arts & Social Sciences
- College of Business & Management Studies
- College of Engineering
- College of Health Sciences (Medical & Health allied courses)
- College of Law
- College of Natural & Applied Sciences
- College of Pharmacy
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