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Study in Benin City

This guide explains student life in Benin City, Nigeria, including an estimated monthly student budget of $3, Tropical savanna climate with a significant wet season and a consistently hot, humid dry season., Student Visa (R7A) guidance, 4 universities. Explore verified details for Nigeria below.

Benin City, Nigeria
Benin City, Nigeria — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$3
Climate
Tropical savanna climate with a significant wet season and a consistently hot, humid dry season.
Safety score
40/100
English friendliness
90%
Student visa
Student Visa (R7A)
Work while studying
No employment permitted on a Student Visa (R7A).

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$3

Rent is for abed space in Hall 5 at the University of Benin student hostels.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Extremely affordable university-subsidized accommodation
  • English is the primary language of instruction and daily life
  • Rich cultural and historical heritage as the center of the Benin Empire

Considerations

  • No official employment permitted for international students
  • Infrastructure and power supply can be inconsistent
  • Limited official data available for comprehensive budget planning

Student housing in Benin City

Explore published residence details, room options and provider information for Benin City, Nigeria. Confirm prices and availability directly with each provider.

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Universities in Benin City

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Follows the University of Benin's published 2024/2025 hostel fees of 46,000 NGN per academic session, converted to USD. Neither the university nor the Nigerian government publishes a fixed national proof-of-funds amount or comprehensive living budget, so food, transport, and leisure are marked 0 to strictly avoid using unofficial estimates. Figures apply to 2024/2025.

Figures for Benin City are taken from the published official student budgets listed below, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2024/2025. Last reviewed September 2026.

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