How to apply for NOUN Admission

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Please follow this Noun admission procedure to fasten your National Open University admission application. The process is quite straight forward and if you need further assistance you can contact us with the number at the right corner of this page.

To apply to join the university, follow these steps:

Visit the National Open University portal for admissions.
On the NOUN website home page, go to the Menu Bar, click on the “Apply for Admission” button.
Select either to apply for NOUN Undergraduate Programme, NOUN Postgraduate Admission.
Go to “Choose Faculty” (found at the left-hand side of the Noun Application page).
Select the Faculty.
Fill out the displayed NOUN Online Application form.
Click below to view the admission requirements for the selected programme.
Click the “Apply” option to proceed.
Take note of the NOUN admission application unique ID displayed. You will need it when printing the NOUN admission letter and for the NOUN admission process continuation.
Click the ‘Continue‘ option.
Select Bank Branch as payment type. You may choose other payment options to pay for the admission form online with your ATM/ Master Card.
To continue with the Bank Branch Payment option, click the “Pay” option.
Then, copy and take the generated Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number to any NOUN participating bank for payment.

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After payment of the NOUN admission form fee at a bank branch,

Perform steps 1 to 3 again.
Go to the “Continue After Payment” option.
Input the generated Unique ID, RRR number and programme.
Click the “Proceed” option.
Fill out the online form. Note that all fields marked with a red star are compulsory, so do not skip any.

After filling out the online form,

Click the “Submit” option.
Print the admission letter.
Finally, visit the nearest study centre for screening. It must be the study centre you chose while filling out the application form.

Note that the university does not have a separate NOUN student portal for checking of students (NOUN admission list).

Frequently asked questions

Apart from the details, these questions and answers would guide prospective students on what to expect from the institution.

How much are the fees for the National Open University of Nigeria?

NOUN is one of the most affordable universities in Nigeria. Its students pay between 18,000 and 36,000 Naira. The rate differs depending on the student’s level of education.

What are the courses offered at the National Open University of Nigeria?

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The institution offers exceptional academic programmes tailored to meet the specific needs of the global economy. The courses cut across arts, education, law, health, social, physical agricultural and management sciences. The programmes are offered at different academic levels.

Do National Open University graduates go for NYSC?

The National Open University of Nigeria is among Nigeria’s top 25 best academic institutions. In January 2020, it hit a new milestone after it announced that all graduates from the institution would be going for the NYSC.

Is the National Open University certificate recognized in Nigeria?

The National Open University of Nigeria is the only institution of tertiary learning recognized as an Open and Distance Learning institution. More than ten institutions across the country provide distance learning programmes. However, NOUN is the only one recognized.

Do NOUN students receive lectures?

Since NOUN is an Open and Distance Learning institution, it does not offer lectures as the typical classroom setup. However, it has student centres spread across the country. The study materials are presented to students as printed materials, audio and videotapes, TV and radio broadcasts, CD and ROMS. Classes are also offered over the internet.

How many years does it take to study NOUN?

Most programmes offered at NOUN are covered within four years. They can run for a maximum of eight years.

How many semesters does NOUN run in a year?

The institution offers two semesters of study every year.

Is NOUN full time or part-time?

No, NOUN is not a part-time institution. Students are required to study full time for a given number of hours. Depending on your workload, you can combine your studies and work.

Now that you know which National Open University of Nigeria courses are offered by the institution and how much fees you need to pay, you can decide. And good luck while pursuing your higher education.

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