💠 The National Open University of Nigeria is a federal open and distance learning (ODL) institution, the first of its kind in the West African sub-region. It is Nigeria's largest tertiary institution in terms of student number and is popularly referred to as 'NOUN'.
Motto: Learn At Any Place At Your Pace.
Head office: Abuja but has branches (Study centres) across the 36 states of Nigeria.

💠 YES, NOUN is recognised and accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria. It is the only Nigerian university that is dedicated solely to providing distance learning programs. The degrees and certificates awarded by NOUN are widely accepted in Nigeria and recognised both locally and internationally.

💠 NOUN has eight (8) Faculties.
Faculty of Agricultural ScienceFaculty of Law
Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Management sciences
Faculty of Education
Faculty of Science
Faculty of Health Science
Faculty of Social Science.

💠 NOUN has many programmes and courses for her students. Click here to view all noun available programmes.

💠 NO. You don't need jamb to gain admission in NOUN.

💠 Click here to read more on how to process it yourself.

💠 NOUN operates an open admission policy, which means that individuals can apply for admission at any time of the year.
The admission process involves the purchase of the NOUN application form, submission of required documents, and payment of necessary fees. Prospective students can obtain detailed information about the admission process from the NOUN website or by contacting the university's admissions office.You can also Contact us for more details.

💠 YES, one of the major advantages of studying at NOUN is the flexibility it offers. As a distance learning institution, NOUN provides study materials and resources that allow students to learn at their own pace and convenience.
This makes it feasible for individuals to pursue their education while working or managing other commitments.

💠 Examinations at NOUN are conducted through two processes which are the CBT & POP.
Computer-Based Test (CBT) method from 100L to 200L. Writing methods known as Pen-on-Paper (POP) from 300L till end of the program.
Students are required to visit designated examination centres to complete their exams on specified dates. NOUN provides a comprehensive schedule and guidelines for exam registration and conduct, ensuring a fair and standardised evaluation process.

💠 It's a NO for now, NOUN graduates are not eligible to participate in the NYSC program.
The university has obtained approval from the NYSC management, that should allow its graduates to partake in the mandatory one-year national service. NOUN graduates can obtain further information about NYSC mobilization from the university's student affairs department.

💠 Depending on the Programme you are running with NOUN.
However, you can visit your study centre or nearest study centre for detailed information.

💠 The NOUN course materials are free and can be gotten from students study centre nationwide.
Walk into your study centre with your course registration slip and wallets to get your study materials freely. Or Click here to download freely from our website as PDF ebook.

💠 The cost of the form is

1. 5,000 Naira for undergraduate,
2. 7,500 Naira for Post
3. 10,000 Naira for PhD.

💠 NOUN have standby generators in all the study centres.

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1. Printed Materials
2. Learning Management System (LMS)
3. Radio and Television broadcasts.
4. Internet (Where appropriate).

💠 Depending on the programme and entry level a student shall require at least 120, 90, 60, 35 and 70 credit units to earn an award for the Bachelor Degree, Post graduate Diploma, Diploma, Certificate and Masters Degree certificate respectively.

💠 Yes. NOUN certificate will in no way be inferior to those awarded by conventional universities since the same body National Universities Commission, sets the minimum standard.

💠 No, NOUN is open to both Nigerian citizens and international students. The university welcomes students from various countries to pursue their education through its distance learning programmes.

💠 Yes, NOUN has a credit transfer policy that allows students to transfer credits earned from other recognised institutions. However, the acceptance of transferred credits is subject to the evaluation and approval of the university.

💠 Yes, NOUN provides scholarship opportunities to eligible students. These scholarships may be merit-based, need-based, or awarded through specific programs or collaborations. Students can inquire about available scholarships and their application processes from the NOUN scholarship office.

💠 Yes, NOUN has study centres spread across Nigeria. These study centres serve as physical locations where students can receive support services, attend practical sessions or workshops, engage with faculty members, and interact with fellow students.

💠 Yes, NOUN has a well-equipped library that provides a wide range of resources, including books, journals, research papers, and online databases. Students can access these resources either physically at the NOUN library or digitally through the university's online library portal.

💠 Yes, NOUN offers postgraduate programmes that are open to individuals with undergraduate degrees from recognised institutions. Admission requirements and procedures may vary depending on the specific programme, so it is advisable to refer to the NOUN website or contact the admissions office for detailed information.You can also check our admission page for more info.