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ABSTRACT
This project work examined the effect of stress in students academic performance among undergraduate students of university of Benin, UnibenBenin city. Stress has been identified as a prevalent phenomenon among university students. The main objectives were to ascertain or identify the extent to which stress affects students academic performance as well as to inquire and bring to light measures to counteract the effects of existing stress in students. A total sample of 150 undergraduate students participated in this were obtained form various faculties in the university. Data were collected through self administered questionnaire which was randomly distributed to the students during lecture time. Data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics and mean values. The results showed that academic overloads, studying to test and exams inadequate time to study, improper time table, overcrowded classes are major source of stress among undergraduate students which may result to anxiety and defiant behaviour.