Last Updated: 30th January, 2026 | 07:31:00 PM

Admission to the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)

Admission to the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) requires a minimum of five O-Level credits (WAEC/NECO/GCE/NABTEB), including Mathematics and English Language, obtained in no more than two sittings. Applications are submitted online with birth certificates, NIN, and previous academic certificates, with no UTME exam required

For the 2026 admission cycle at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), prospective students can apply online via the official portal at https://nounloaded.com.ng/noun-admission-requirements. Navigate to the 'Apply for Admission' section under the menu bar and choose either the Undergraduate Programme (e.g., B.Sc., B.A.) or ND/HND Conversion to B.Sc. The university offers flexible, accessible learning options tailored for working professionals and remote learners. Applications are typically open year-round, but it's advisable to check specific deadlines for the 2026 intake on the website. Ensure you have required documents ready, such as your O'Level results and a valid email address.

LIST OF ACCREDITED COURSES IN NOUN

UNDERGRADUATE AND POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES 

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE:

B. Agric Agricultural Economics and Agro-Business

B. Agric Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

B. Agric Animal Science

B. Agric Crop Science

B. Agric Soil and Land Resources Management

FACULTY OF ART:

B.A Arabic

B.A Christian Theology 

B.A English

B.A French

B.A Hausa

B.A Igbo

B.A Islamic Studies

B.A Philosophy

B.A Yoruba

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE:

B.NSc. Nursing Science

B.Sc. Environmental Health Science

B.Sc. Public Health

FACULTY OF EDUCATION:

B.A(ED) Early Childhood Education

B.A(ED) English 

B.A(ED) French

B.A(ED) Primary Education

B.LIS Library and Information Science

B.Sc.(ED) Agricultural Sciences

B.Sc.(ED) Biology

B.Sc.(ED) Business Education 

B.Sc.(ED) Chemistry

B.Sc.(ED) Computer Science

B.Sc.(ED) Health Education

B.Sc.(ED) Human Kinetics

B.Sc.(ED) Integrated Science

B.Sc.(ED) Mathematics

B.Sc.(ED) Physics

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE:

B.Sc. Accounting

B.Sc. Banking and Finance

B.Sc. Business Administration

B.Sc. Cooperative and Rural Development 

B.Sc. Entrepreneurship

B.Sc. Marketing

B.Sc. Public Administration

FACULTY OF SCIENCE:

B.Sc. Biology

B.Sc. Chemistry 

B.Sc. Environmental Science and Resource Management

B.Sc. Mathematics

B.Sc. Maths and Computer Science

B.Sc. Physics

FACULTY OF COMPUTING:

B.Sc Cybersecurity 

B.Sc Computer Science 

B.Sc Information Technology 

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE:

B.Sc. Broadcast Journalism

B.Sc. Criminology And Security Studies 

B.Sc. Development Studies

B.Sc. Economics

B.Sc. Film Production

B.Sc. International Relations

B.Sc. Mass Communication

B.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

B.Sc. Political Science 

B.Sc. Tourism Studies

POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE:

PGD. Agricultural Extension Management

FACULTY OF ART:

PGD. Christian Theology

M.A. Christian Theology

M.A. Islamic Studies

M.A. English (language)

M.A. English (literature in English)

M.A. English (Comparative Literature)

M.A. Christian Religious Studies (Old Testament)

M.A. Christian Religious Studies (New Testament)

M.A. Christian Religious Studies (Philosophy of Religion)

M.A. Christian Religious Studies (Religion of Society)

M.A. Christian Religious Studies ( African Traditional Religion)

M.A. Christian Religious Studies (Systematic Theology)

M.A. Christian Religious Studies (Pastoral Theology)

FACULTY OF EDUCATION:

M.ED. Educational Technology

M.ED. Science Education

M.ED. Education

M.ED. Administration and Planning

M.ED. Guidance and Counselling

FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCE:

PGD. Business Administration

PGD. Public Administration

Masters in Business Administration

Masters in Public Administration

M.Sc. Business Administration

M.Sc. Public Administration

PGD. Entrepreneurship

M.Sc. Entrepreneurship

FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCE:

M.Sc. Public Health

FACULTY OF SCIENCES:

PGD. Information Technology

M.Sc. Information Technology 

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES:

PGD. Economics

PGD. Mass Communication

M.Sc. Mass Communication

PGD. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

M.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

PGD. Criminology and Security Studies

M.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies

PhD English Language 

PhD Educational Administration

PhD Educational Technology

PhD Science Education

Ph.D. Educational Planning

PhD Mathematics Education

PhD Business Administration

PhD Public Administration

PhD Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

PhD Information Technology

PhD Mass Communication 

PhD/MPhil Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

PhD/MPhil Business Administration

PhD/MPhil Public Administration

PhD Criminology and Security Studies

PhD Christian Religious Studies (Old Testament)

PhD Christian Religious Studies (New Testament)

PhD Christian Religious Studies (Philosophy of Religion)

PhD Christian Religious Studies (Church History)

PhD Christian Religious Studies ( African Christian Theology)

PhD Christian Religious Studies ( African Traditional Religion)

PhD Christian Religious Studies (Systematic Theology)

PhD Christian Religious Studies (Pastoral Theology)

PhD/MPhil Criminology and Security Studies

Ph.D. Law

PhD Christian Theology (Religion and Society)

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