The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) stands out as a solid choice for anyone looking for flexible education. They offer a wide range of courses, undergraduate, postgraduate, CEMBA-CEMPA, and ACETEL programs, so there’s a lot to pick from.

If you’re working, have a packed schedule, or just like the idea of distance learning, NOUN makes it easy to study on your own terms. You get to learn at your own pace, which is a huge plus. We’ve put together the official list of courses and departments you’ll find across NOUN.

NOUN Courses and Programmes

NOUN offers over 110 NUC accredited programs across eight faculties, covering everything from undergraduate to doctoral studies. If you’re looking for options, you won’t run out here. Check out the full list of courses for the 2025/2026 session below.

Undergraduate Programmes

Faculty of Agriculture

  1. B.Agric Animal Science

  2. B.Agric Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  3. B.Agric Agricultural Economics and Agro Business

  4. B.Agric Crop Science

  5. B.Agric Soil and Land Resources Management

Faculty of Arts

  1. B.A. English

  2. B.A. Christian Theology

  3. B.A. Islamic Studies

  4. B.A. French

  5. B.A. Arabic

  6. B.A. Hausa

  7. B.A. Igbo

  8. B.A. Yoruba

  9. B.A. Philosophy

Faculty of Education

  1. B.A.(ED) Early Childhood Education

  2. B.A.(ED) English

  3. B.A.(ED) French

  4. B.A.(ED) Primary Education

  5. B.Sc.(ED) Business Education

  6. B.Sc.(ED) Agricultural Science

  7. B.Sc.(ED) Biology

  8. B.Sc.(ED) Chemistry

  9. B.Sc.(ED) Computer Science

  10. B.Sc.(ED) Integrated Science

  11. B.Sc.(ED) Mathematics

  12. B.Sc.(ED) Physics

  13. B.LIS Library and Information Science

  14. B.Sc.(Ed) Health Education

  15. B.Sc.(Ed) Human Kinetics

Faculty of Health Sciences

  1. B.NSc. Nursing Science

  2. B.Sc. Public Health

  3. B.Sc. Environmental Health Science

Faculty of Law

  1. LL.B Law

Faculty of Management Sciences

  1. B.Sc. Business Administration

  2. B.Sc. Public Administration

  3. B.Sc. Marketing

  4. B.Sc. Accounting

  5. B.Sc. Banking and Finance

  6. B.Sc. Entrepreneurship

  7. B.Sc. Cooperative and Rural Development

Faculty of Sciences

  1. B.Sc. Computer Science

  2. B.Sc. Information Technology

  3. B.Sc. Environmental Science and Resource Management

  4. B.Sc. Mathematics

  5. B.Sc. Maths and Computer Science

  6. B.Sc. Biology

  7. B.Sc. Chemistry

  8. B.Sc. Physics

Faculty of Social Sciences

  1. B.Sc. Economics

  2. B.Sc. International Relations

  3. B.Sc. Mass Communication

  4. B.Sc. Broadcast Journalism

  5. B.Sc. Film Production

  6. B.Sc. Political Science

  7. B.Sc. Tourism Studies

  8. B.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

  9. B.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies

  10. B.Sc. Development Studies

Postgraduate Programmes

Faculty of Agriculture

  1. PGD. Agricultural Extension Management

Faculty of Arts

  1. PGD. Christian Theology

  2. M.A. Islamic Studies

  3. M.A. English (Language)

  4. M.A. English (Literature In English)

  5. M.A. English (Comparative Literature)

  6. M.A. Christian Religious Studies (Old Testament)

  7. M.A. Christian Religious Studies (New Testament)

  8. M.A. Christian Religious Studies (Church History)

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

  10. M.A. Christian Religious Studies (Religion and Society)

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

  12. M.A. Christian Religious Studies (Systematic Theology)

  13. M.A. Christian Religious Studies (Pastoral Theology)

Faculty of Education

  1. M.ED. Educational Technology

  2. M.ED. Science Education

  3. PGD. Education

  4. M.ED. Administration and Planning

  5. M.ED. Guidance and Counselling

Faculty of Health Sciences

  1. M.Sc. Public Health

Faculty of Law

  1. PGD. Legislative Drafting

  2. LLM Law

Faculty of Management Sciences

  1. PGD. Business Administration

  2. PGD. Public Administration

  3. PGD. Entrepreneurship

  4. Master's in Business Administration

  5. Master's in Public Administration

  6. M.Sc. Business Administration

  7. M.Sc. Public Administration

  8. M.Sc. Entrepreneurship

Faculty of Sciences

  1. PGD. Information Technology

  2. M.Sc. Information Technology

  3. M.Sc. Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)

  4. M.Sc. Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry)

  5. M.Sc. Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)

Faculty of Social Sciences

  1. PGD. Economics

  2. PGD. Mass Communication

  3. PGD. Criminology and Security Studies

  4. PGD. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

  5. M.Sc. Mass Communication

  6. M.Sc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

  7. M.Sc. Criminology and Security Studies

Available PhD Programmes

  1. PhD English Language

  2. PhD Educational Administration

  3. PhD Educational Technology

  4. PhD Science Education

  5. PhD Educational Planning

  6. PhD Mathematics Education

  7. PhD Business Administration

  8. PhD Public Administration

  9. PhD Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

  10. PhD Information Technology

  11. PhD Mass Communication

  12. PhD/MPhil Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

  13. PhD/MPhil Business Administration

  14. PhD/MPhil Public Administration

  15. PhD Criminology and Security Studies

  16. PhD Christian Theology (Old Testament)

  17. PhD Christian Theology (New Testament)

  18. PhD Christian Theology (Church History)

  19. PhD Christian Theology (Philosophy of Religion)

  20. PhD Christian Theology (African Christian Theology)

  21. PhD Christian Theology (African Traditional Religion)

  22. PhD Christian Theology (Systematic Theology)

  23. PhD Christian Theology (Pastoral Theology)

  24. PhD/MPhil Criminology and Security Studies

  25. PhD Law

  26. PhD/MPhil Entrepreneurship

  27. PhD Entrepreneurship

  28. PhD/MPhil Public Health

  29. PhD Public Health

  30. PhD/MPhil Mass Communication

  31. PhD Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry)

  32. PhD Chemistry (Environmental Chemistry)

  33. PhD Chemistry (Organic Chemistry)

CEMBA-CEMPA Programmes

  1. Commonwealth Executive Masters of Business Administration

  2. Commonwealth Executive Masters of Public Administration

ACETEL Programmes

Short Courses

  1. Artificial Intelligence

  2. Blockchain Technology

  3. Certified Data Analyst

  4. CCNA 1

  5. CCNA Cyber Associate

  6. CCNP

  7. CCNA 2

  8. CCNA 3

  9. Cloud Computing

  10. Cyber Security

  11. Database Management

  12. Digital Literacy

  13. English Language for Non English Speakers

  14. Entrepreneurship

  15. Internet of Things (IoT)

  16. IT Essentials

  17. Leadership & Project Management

  18. Learning Technology

  19. Open Government Data

  20. Programming: C, Python, JAVA

Regular Courses

  1. M.Sc. Artificial Intelligence

  2. M.Sc. Cyber security

  3. M.Sc. Management Information Systems

  4. Ph.D Artificial Intelligence

  5. Ph.D Cyber Security

  6. Ph.D Management Information Systems

You’ll find programs like B.Sc. Computer Science, LL.B. Law, and M.Sc. Public Health is spread across eight different faculties. There’s a lot to choose from, no matter what you’re interested in.

NOUN Admissions Requirements for 2025/2026 Session

Most programs at NOUN don’t ask for JAMB, so getting in is pretty straightforward. Here’s what you need for admission in 2025/2026:

Programs for Undergraduates

  1. You need at least five O-Level credits from WAEC, NECO, or something similar, and you can’t take more than two sittings to get them. English Language and Mathematics are a must.

  2. If you’re aiming for nursing, you’ll need an RN or RM certificate. Law? They want English literature, too.

  3. Applicants have to be at least 16 years old when they apply.

  4. For direct entry into the 200 level, you’ll need an A-Level certificate, NCE, or something equivalent. Relevant subjects matter here, think IJMB or OND.

Postgraduate Programs

  1. Postgraduate Diploma: You’ll need at least a bachelor’s degree, either from an HND with a Lower Credit or from a university that the NUC recognises. If you want to draft legislation, you have to be called to the bar.

  2. Master’s Degree: Bring a bachelor’s degree from an NUC accredited university with at least a Second Class Lower. If you have a postgraduate diploma or a couple of years’ relevant work experience, even if your degree class is lower, they might still consider you.

  3. Ph.D.: You need a master’s in a relevant field. For the finer details, please get in touch with the study centre.

  4. O-Level: Five credits, including math and English. Some programs are okay with just a pass in math.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many years is the NOUN program?
A: If you’re going for an undergraduate degree, you’re usually looking at about 4 to 6 years. Postgraduate Diplomas usually run between a year and a half to 2 years. Master’s degrees run from 1 to 3 years.

Q: How to apply for NOUN 2025?
A: If you want to apply for NOUN admission in 2025, head over to our guide on Post UTME Application. There, you have access to the full guide and can follow the process.

Q: How much is the tuition fee at NOUN?
A: The exact amount of school fees depends on your program, undergraduate or postgraduate, plus your level and which semester you’re in.

Q: How many times does NOUN give admission in a year?
A: You can apply to the school any semester. They keep admissions open all year, so you don’t have to wait for a specific time. Just pick the semester that works for you and go for it.

Q: Can I use a NOUN certificate abroad?
A: NOUN degrees and certificates have a strong reputation. People across Nigeria accept them, and they get recognition outside the country, too. Whether you’re applying for a job here or looking to study or work abroad, NOUN qualifications open doors.