[7] The University of Benin was established in 1970, initially starting as an Institute of Technology.

[15] The library, which holds large volumes of collections in print and non-print format, is situated directly opposite the clinical Student Hostel, popularly called 'Medical Hostel', within the university premises.

[14] The books acquired and shelves in the library cover all courses being offered at the university.

[16] Branch libraries The UNIBEN College of Medical Sciences teaches medicine and awards a professional degree to physicians and surgeons.

The School of Basic Medical Science has the following seven departments: The School of Dentistry coordinates courses and curricula within the College leading to the award of a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree.

The School of Dentistry, as it was known then, was established in 1976 and the first batch of students was admitted in the 1976/77 academic session.

In 2012, with support from the International Federation of Endodontic Associations (IFEA), donations from the University of Texas at Houston School of Dentistry, and the Owen family, Dr. Mbachan Collins Okwen BDS.