APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION INTO CERTIFICATE, DIPLOMA, POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA, UNDERGRADUATE AND POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES
Applications are invited for admission into the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) for studies leading to various awards in the University’s Certificate, Diploma, Postgraduate Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes.
1. PROGRAMMES
| A. CENTRE FOR LIFE-LONG LEARNING AND WORKPLACE TRAINING | |
| I. Certificate Programmes | |
| i. Proficiency Certificate Programmes | Programme Code |
| a) Call Centre Skills b) Mobile Phone Repair |
0004 0005 |
| ii. University (Academic) Certificate Programmes | Programme Code |
|
1004 1007 1008 1009 1010 1017 |
| iii. Diploma Programmes | Programme Code |
|
1201 1205 1206 1207 1208 1214 |
| B. SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| i. University (Academic) Certificate Programmes | Programme Code |
|
2001 2002 2003 |
| ii. Diploma Programmes | Programme Code |
|
2102 2103 2104 |
| iii. Undergraduate Degree Programmes | Programme Code |
|
2201 2202 2204 2205 2206 2207 2208 |
| iv. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes | Programme Code |
|
2301 2302 2303 2305 2306 |
| v. Postgraduate Programmes | Programme Code |
|
2401 2402 2403 |
| C. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | |
| i. Undergraduate programmes | Programme Code |
|
3201 3202 3203 3204 |
| ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes | Programme Code |
|
3301 3302 3303 3309 3310 3312 |
| iii. MBA Programmes | Programme Code |
|
3401 3402 3407 3408 3409 3410 |
| iv. Master in Public Administration (MPA) | Programme Code |
|
3411 3412 3412 |
| v. M.Phil / Ph.D Programmes (by Research) | Programme Code |
|
3501 |
| D. SCHOOL OF EDUCATION | |
| i. Undergraduate Programmes | Programme Codes |
|
|
|
4201 4202 4203 4204 4205 4206 4207 |
|
|
|
4208 4209 4210 4211 4212 |
| ii Postgraduate Diploma Programmes | Programme Codes |
|
4301 |
| iii. Master of Education (M.Ed.) Programmes | Programme Codes |
|
4401 4402 4403 |
| iv Doctor of Philosophy Programmes (By Research & Course Work) | |
|
4501 4502 4503 |
| E. SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY | |
| i. Undergraduate Programmes | Programme Code |
|
5201 5202 5203 5204 5205 5207 5208 5209 5210 5211 5212 |
| ii. Postgraduate Diploma Programmes | Programme Code |
|
5301 5302 5303 5304 5305 5306 |
| iii. M.Sc. Programme | Programme Code |
|
5401 |
| iv Doctor of Philosophy Programmes (By Research) | Programme Code |
| 5501 |
| F. SCHOOL OF LAW | |
| i. Undergraduate Programme | Programme Code |
|
6201 |
| ii. Post Graduate Diploma Programme | Programme Code |
|
6301 |
| iii Master Degree Programme (Taught Courses) | Programme Code |
|
6401 6402 |
2. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
I. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES
a) Proficiency Certificate Programmes
i. No previous experience or qualification is necessary.
Note: Candidates for Proficiency Certificate will NOT be qualified to proceed to a Certificate / Diploma programmes without possessing the requisite basic qualifications.
b) University (Academic) Certificate Programmes
i Junior Secondary School Certificate.
ii Evidence of Secondary School Attendance or SSCE, GCE O/L, NABTEB and TC II attempted.
II DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
i. At least two (2) credits at not more than two (2) in SSCE/GCE O’Level/NECO/NABTEB and TCII.
ii Holders of National Open University of Nigeria’s Academic Certificate.
iii Mature Candidates, that is, candidates aged 30 years and above , with relevant work experience of not less than 10 years may be considered on their merit.
III. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
a) 100 LEVEL
- Five credits in the SSCE/GCE O’Level/NECO/NABTEB or equivalents at not more than two (2) sittings obtained in subjects relevant to the proposed field(s) of study.
- Teachers’ Grade II Certificate with a minimum of five merits or its combination with any of the certificates listed under (i) to obtain equivalent of five credits at ‘O’ levels.
- Candidates seeking admission into School of Law must have five (5) credits including English Language, Literature in English and at least a Pass in Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings in NECO/SSCE or GCE O/L only.
- The School of Arts and Social Sciences requires that one of the five credits or merits must be in English Language, while at least two (2) should be in subjects relevant to the proposed field.
- For School of Business and Human Resources Management, the credit passes must include English and Mathematics.
- For Shool of Education, the credit passes must include Mathematics for Science Education applicants and English Language for all humanities. Additionally, those in Science Education must have credit in English Language.
- For School of Science and Technology, the credit passes must include Mathematics and English Language.
- National Diploma from recognised institutions.
- Nigerian Certificate in Education (NCE) in subject(s) relevant to the proposed programme of study (except) Early Childhood and Primary Education Programme with a minimum of one merit and two passes.
- International Baccalaureates, Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) with at least two ‘A’ level papers in relevant subjects and pre-requisites number of ‘O’ level credit passes.
- Candidates for entry into School of Law must have a minimum of second class (lower) degree from any recognized university with at least five credits including English language, literature in English and a pass in Mathematics at not more than two sittings in NECO/SSCE or GCE ‘O’ level only.
Other Requirements
- Five credit passes at SSCE/GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ level must be in subjects relevant to the proposed field(s) of study.
- A credit level pass in Mathematics is required for all sciences and technology, business education and science education programmes. A pass in Mathematics may be considered for social sciences programmes. Also a pass in English language may be considered for Physics and Mathematics programmes.
- Candidates applying for B.A. English, B.A. (Ed) English and B.Sc. Mass Communication must have a credit in Literature in English.
- Prior knowledge and relevant work experience (including first degree/ HND/RN) may be considered for advanced placement and waiver.
- Candidates awaiting results of any relevant examination may also apply; they should however note that processing of application will not be completed until entry requirements are met.
IV. ACCESS PROGRAMME
Candidates who do not possess the requirement for entry into an undergraduate programme will be required to register into the Access Programme which syllabus has been designed to be equivalent to ordinary level certificate syllabus of the respective courses.
The courses available under the Access Programme: Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Chemistry, Physics and Literature in English.
Candidates must pass the Access courses registered for in the Access programme before proceeding to undertake any undergraduate programme.
V. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES
a) Holders of bachelor Degree Certificates or equivalent from institutions recognised by the Senate of NOUN
b) Holders of HND with a minimum of Lower Credit from institutions recognised by the Senate of NOUN.
c) Candidates with professional qualifications such as ACA, ACIS, ACIB, ACII, ACIA, etc may also be considered on individual merit.
VI. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES
- A first degree from a University recognised by the Senate of NOUN in a related field of study.
- A postgraduate diploma in a related field from a University recognised by Senate may also be admitted.
- A good honours degree in Education (Arts, Languages, Sciences, Social Sciences, Vocational and Technical subjects) from any University recognised by the Senate of NOUN.
- Candidates for the Masters in Human Rights, Corruption and Abuse of Office are required to possess a Bachelors Degree in Law.
Note: Candidates may be required to satisfy additional requirements by specific Schools.
VII. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY PROGRAMMES
- A Masters Degree from a University recognized by Senate of NOUN in related field of study, with a minimum score average of not less than 60% and above or GPA of not less than 5.5.
- Candidates who had not obtained the M.Phil prior to application will be required to enroll for the M.Phil/Ph.D in the first instance and would be upgraded to Ph.D student status after satisfactory performance.
- The M.Phil/Ph.D programme is by research and based on NOUN ODL Principles.
Note: Candidates may be required to satisfy additional requirements by specific Schools.
3. DURATION OF PROGRAMMES
NOUN operates a flexible mode of study which allows a student to determine the pace, place, time and medium of study. Students’ support facilities are available at all our Study Centres nationwide.
4. METHOD OF APPLICATION (E-APPLICATION)
The entire process is electronic and online is 24-hours a day. The method of application is as follows:
1. Walk into any of these participating banks:
Access Bank Plc Afribank Plc
Bank PHB First City Monument Bank
Guaranty Trust Bank Intercontinental Bank Plc
Stanbic/IBTC Bank Oceanic Bank
Skye Bank Spring Bank
Sterling Bank UBA
Union Bank Zenith Bank
- Pay as follow for NOUN application forms:
2. Pay as follow for NOUN application forms:
- Undergraduate Programmes N5,000.00 (Five thousand naira only)
- Postgraduate (PGD and Masters) Programmes N7,500.00 (seven thousand five hundred naira only).
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programmes N10,000.00 (ten thousand naira only).
- Obtain a NOUN Teller and the E-tranzact receipt, specially designed for
NOUN for the purpose of admission.
4. This E-tranzact receipt has two numbers: Receipt & Confirmation numbers.
- Take your Teller to the nearest Study Centre, and obtain the University receipt and Bursary pin number as well as a copy of the University Prospectus.
- Go to a cyber café or anywhere you can have an internet access.
- Type www.nounonline.com to go straight to the application form.
- Use your Receipt and Confirmation numbers (as contained in the E-tranzact receipt obtained at the bank) as well as the Bursary pin number to access your NOUN online application form.
- Complete the application by providing the required information.
- After completion, the candidate can re-open the form as often as he/she likes, before the closing date, for editing and/or additional information. However, once the completed form is submitted, the candidate can no longer have access to it for the purpose of editing and/or making additional input, but can only view the form. An acknowledgement will be sent to the candidate’s e-mail address to confirm receipt of his application by NOUN.
- Having completed all the above steps, you may submit your form by clicking the submit button at the bottom of the displayed screen.
Applicants are advised to insist on paying the stipulated cost only and obtain official receipt at the point of payment.
Note: All applicants who had purchased filled and submitted their forms before this advertisement should note that their forms would be processed along with the new ones and need not re-apply.
Please find below the addresses of NOUN Study Centres for your information:
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Abuja Study Centre |
Ado-Ekiti Study Centre |
Akure Study Centre, |
Awka Study Centre, |
Bauchi Study Centre, |
Benin Study Centre, |
Calabar Study Centre |
Damaturu Study Centre, |
Dutse Study Centre |
Enugu Study Centre |
Gombe Study Centre, |
Ibadan Study Centre |
Ilorin Study Centre, |
Jalingo Study Centre, |
Jos Study Centre |
Kaduna Study Centre |
Kano Study Centre Lagos Study Centre |
Lafia Study Centre |
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Lokoja Study Centre |
Maiduguri Study Centre |
Makurdi Study Centre, |
Minna Study Centre |
Osogbo Study Centre, |
Owerri Study Centre |
Port-Harcourt Study Centre |
Sokoto Study Centre |
Umudike Study Centre, 08036125998 08028339222 |
Uyo Study Centre, |
Yenagoa Study Centre |
Yola Study Centre |
Otukpo Study Centre |
NOUN Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Air Force, Kaduna, 325 Training Ground, |
NOUN Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Navy, Lagos. |
NOUN Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Prisons, Kirikiri, |
NOUN Special Study Centre for the Nigerian Army, Sobi, Army School of Education PMB 1410, Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin |
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5. APPLICANTS IN OTHER COUNTRIES
i. Applicants residing in the West African sub-region and Cameroon should pay an application fee of fifty US dollars ($50.00) at the nearest branch of ECOBANK ONLY. Such applicants should apply on-line following the procedure indicated above for on-line applications. Further enquiries should be directed to:
The Nigerian High Commissioner,
Nigerian High Commission,
Josif Broz Tito Avenue,
P.O.Box 15348,
Accra, Ghana.
ii. Applicants residing in other countries should pay an application fee of one hundred dollars ($100.00) and direct their request for forms to:
Foreign Affairs Officer,
Nigerian High Commission,
56/57, Fleet Street, London EC49,
Tel: 0171-3533776
Fax: 01-71-33522401
Sgd
Josephine O. Akinyemi (Mrs)
Registrar