The dream of every student is to gain admission into any reputable University in Nigeria after their Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination. We shall therefore consider the list of courses offered in NOUN, their school fees and admission requirements.
The National Open University of Nigeria was introduced to curtail the hardship of gaining admission into higher institution, and it was equally established to help the working class further to their degree program.
So if you will be going to the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in furtherance of any degree program, it’s important you know the courses they offered.
Equally, being a Distance Learning Institution, it’s incumbent you know their school fees schedule and admission requirements. On this note, we are here to be your guiding Angel.
National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Admission Requirements
The admission requirements into the Open University of Nigeria are similar to that of other tertiary institution in the country.
For Undergraduate Programmes: The applicant must have at least 5 credit pass in his SSCE results including English and Math.
Additional requirements may be needed for some programs, but that will be after the applicant must have been considered.
For Post Graduate Programmes: The candidate must have, among others, all undergraduate requirements of at least five (5) credit passes in SSCE including English Language and Mathematics.
Some Postgraduate courses accept an ordinary pass in Mathematics.
List of courses offered in NOUN
The list of courses offered in NOUN will be broken down into Undergraduate and Post graduate in various faculties, departments and Units in NOUN.
All Undergraduate Programmes Offered in National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
BSc. Mathematics
BSc. Computer and Mathematics (Combined Hons)
BSc. Computer Science
BSc. Data Management
BSc. Communications Technology
BSc. Agricultural Extension and Management
BSc. Nursing Science
BSc. Community Health
BSc. Environmental Science and Resource Management (ESM)
BSc. Financial Mathematics
BSc. Physics
BSc. Chemistry
BSc. Biology
B.Sc. Community Health
B.Sc. Dental Technology
B.Sc. Environmental Health
Agric. Agricultural Economics and Agro Business
B. Agric. Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
B. Agric. Animal Science
B. Agric. Aquaculture and Fisheries Management
B. Agric. Soil and Land Resources Management
B. Agric. Crop Production and protection Sciences
LL.B (Law)
B.Sc. (Ed.) Agricultural Science
B.Sc. (Ed.) Biology
B.Sc. (Ed.) Chemistry
B.Sc. (Ed.) Integrated Science
B.Sc. (Ed.) Computer Science
B.Sc. (Ed.) Mathematics
B.Sc. (Ed.) Physics
B.Sc. (Ed.) Business Education
B.A (Ed.) Early Childhood Education
B.A (Ed.) English
B.A (Ed.) French
B.A (Ed.) Primary Education
B.Sc. Cooperatives Management
B.Sc. Entrepreneurship
B.Sc. Accounting (in Collaboration with ICAN)
B.Sc. Hospitality Management
B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies
B.A Christian Theology
B.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
B.A. English
B.A French and International Relations
B.Sc. Mass Communication
B.A Islamic Studies
B.Sc. Political Science
List of postgraduate programmes offered in NOUN
MSC. Information Technology
PGD. Information Technology
PGD Legislative Drafting
PGD. Mobile (Wireless) Communication Technology
PGD. HIV/AIDS
PDG. Agric and Extension
PGD HIV/AIDS Education and Management
M.Ed. Educational Administration and Planning
PGD Agricultural Extension and Management
Education (PGDE)
PGD. Digital Communication
Dist. Edu (PGDDE)
M.Ed. Science Education
M.Ed. Educational Technology
Ph.D Educational Administration
Ph.D Educational Planning
pH.d Educational Technology,
Ph.D Mathematics Education
pH.D Science Education.
PGD Financial Management
PGD in Public Administration
PGD in Business Administration
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Science Public Sector Management
Master of Science Public Administration
Master of Science Business Administration
PGD in Criminology and Security Studies
PGD in Journalism and Mass Communication
PGD in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution,
PGD in Christian Theology.
M.Sc. Mass Communication
M.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Ph.D in English (Language/ Literature)
List of Certificate Programmes Offered in National Open University
Proficiency Certificate in Call Centre Skills
Mobile Phone Repair
University (Academic) Certificate Programmes
Computer Literacy
Dental Office Practice
Arabic and Islamic Studies
Christian Theology
French
Hotel and Catering Management
Business Administration
List of Diploma Programmes Offered in NOUN
Business Communication
Entrepreneurship
Financial Management
Marketing
Medical Office Practice
Arabic and Islamic Studies
Christian Theology
French
Hotel and Catering Management.
National Open University of Nigeria School Fees for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students
Below is the break down analysis of both undergraduate and postgraduate school fees schedule of the National Open University of Nigeria.
Undergraduate School fees or Payment Schedule For New Students
S/No Payment Fees Amount (N)
1 Registration Fees 6,000.00
2 Caution Deposit 3,500.00
3 Orientation Fees 1,500.00
4 Matriculation Fees 1,500.00
5 I.D. Card 500.00
6 Library Fees 3,000.00
7 ICT Administrative Charges 5.000.00
8 E-Facilitation 4,000.00
9 Jamb Regularization 6,000/00
10 Result/ Verification 5,000.00
Total compulsory Fees 36,000.00
- Returning Students
S/No Payment Fees Amount (N)
1 Registration Fees 6,000.00
2 Caution Deposit –
3 Orientation Fees –
4 Matriculation Fees –
5 I.D. Card –
6 Library Fees 3,000.00
7 ICT Administrative Charges 5.000.00
8 E-Facilitation 4,000.00
9 Jamb Regularization –
10 Result Verification –
Total compulsory Fees 18,000.00
Postgraduates Payment Schedule
- New Students
S/No Payment Fees Amount (N)
1 Registration Fees 6,000.00
2 Caution Deposit 3,500.00
3 Orientation Fees 1,500.00
4 Matriculation Fees 1,500.00
5 I.D. Card 500.00
6 Library Fees 3,000.00
7 ICT Administrative Charges 5,000.00
8 E-Facilitation 4,000.00
9 Result Verification 10,000.00
Total compulsory Fees 35,000.00
- Returning Students
S/No Payment Fees Amount (N)
1 Registration Fees 6,000.00
2 Caution Deposit –
3 Orientation Fees –
4 Matriculation Fees –
5 I.D. Card –
6 Library Fees 3,000.00
7 ICT Administrative Charges 5.000.00
8 E-Facilitation 4,000.00
9 Result Verification –
Total compulsory Fees 18,000.00
Below is the break down list of miscellaneous fees to be paid by the final year of students of both under graduate and post graduate programmes.
Project Fees
Undergraduates N15,000.00
Post-Graduate Diploma N25,000.00
Masters N40,000.00
Exam Fees
Undergraduates N1,000.00 per course
Postgraduates (PGD and Masters) N2,000.00 per course.
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Conclusion
The above listed programmes are the courses offered in National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) at certificate level, Diploma level, undergraduate degree, and at Postgraduate level.
Plus, the admission requirements and school fees schedule for both new and returning students at the Undergraduate and Post graduate level are what is obtainable in 2021.
As such, be informed that all the information contained in this blog post are not fictional, they are real and true. Hence, kindly treat it as same.
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Hello, I had certified diploma program on (COMPUTER SCIENCE) before. And now I want to join for degree programs at (NOUN) Kano.
Can I go for direct entry?
Does those that graduate from Law Faculty allow by the Nigeria Law School to attend Law School?
Yes, they are allowed to attend law school
I have Diploma in Science Lab Technology and wanted to study Chemistry or Biology,any place for me?
it is ok but just want to know if they offer Msc in psychology .
I’ve been trying to apply for admission into national open university of Nigeria but application page is not loading, is the admission still on?
is there no office where we can register?
You have to go to the state office to register
Hello, How many semesters is the Post Graduate Diploma in Education?
2 semesters
Do you offer Degree in Health information management
Hello, please i want to know more about Agricultural science (ED)
I had OND in Business Administration and Management. Can i apply for direct entry to study Data management. Thanks
I will want to know more about business administration under graduate
Want admission into NOUN with o level certificate to study criminalogy and security study
Apply for Admission then
I had my first degree in Zoology from university of Ilorin, now I am into health line, can I apply for nursing science or public health with my first degree( second class upper) ? Or could it be MSC public health??
This will depend on the school you are applying to. Inquire from NOUN desk office in your state and find out how its currently done.
I am a first degree holder in political science from the University of Lagos. I hope to sometime in the near future future apply for a master’s degree programme at noun. I’m currently in to education line. My inquiry therefore is, can I apply directly for an education course?