The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) just published its academic calendar for the 2025/2026 session. Still, if you would love to know when you can resume your normal academic activities, we have got you covered.
NOUN academic calendar helps you plan, stay organised, and never miss anything important. Here’s what you need to know about the NOUN resumption date for 2025/2026.
NOUN Resumption Date for 2025/2026 Academic Session
NOUN’s management has set the resumption date for the 2025/2026 academic session: classes start on October 24, 2025. Everyone’s expected back right away, and academic activities pick up immediately.
Now, sometimes things change, strikes, holidays, and other factors can affect the day set for various activities. If NOUN updates the resumption date, we’ll let you know as soon as it happens.
NOUN Requirements for Undergraduates
If you're applying as an undergraduate, here's what you need to carry along.
Birth Certificate or Declaration of Age
Original copies and photocopies of all relevant academic qualifications, including O-Level result(s), ND, NCE, HND, or First Degree certificates as applicable.
NOUN Admission Letter
Evidence of Payment (via Remita)
Academic Certificates and Transcripts
NYSC Certificate (if applicable)
Passport Photographs (Minimum of 5)
Professional Certificates (if applicable)
Programme Specific Licenses/Certificates
NOUN Requirements for Master's Degree
You need at least five O-Level credits, and English and Math have to be among them. Make sure it's not more than two sittings.
If you’re Nigerian, you’ll need to show your NYSC discharge or exemption certificate.
For the PGD, bring a Bachelor’s degree with at least a Second Class Lower, or an HND in a related field.
You’ll also need two academic reference letters and a statement of purpose.
NOUN Requirements for PhD Degree
Thinking about applying for a PhD at NOUN? Here’s what you need:
If you’re going for a PhD in Law, you’ll need an LLM or MPhil with at least 60% or a 4.00 CGPA on a 5.00 scale.
If you have a CGPA of 3.50 or above, you can try for a PhD or MPhil in a related field.
You should have a Master’s degree with at least a 4.00 CGPA on a 5.00 scale from NOUN or any university the Senate recognises.
Everyone applying for a PhD will have to go through an interview, oral or written.
How Long is The Study Program at NOUN
Usually, undergrad programs run for four years, like a B.Sc. in Accounting, which takes 120 units. If you get in through direct entry, you can finish in three years with 90 units. But the longest you can stay is eight years.
For postgrad, diplomas take a year or two, master's degrees last two years, and PhD programs start at three years and can go longer.
Everything’s fully online, or you can use study materials, printed stuff, audio, videos, and even CDs. NOUN has two semesters each year. There aren’t your usual classroom lectures, except at a handful of study centres. Their undergrad programs last four years and give you a lot of flexibility to learn online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is NOUN form out for 2025/2026?
A: Yes, the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has already released admission forms for the 2025/2026 session.
Q: What time is the convocation ceremony for NOUN 2025?
A: The National Open University of Nigeria will hold its 14th Convocation Ceremony on Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, 2025.
Q: How much are NOUN fees for new students?
A: If you’re starting as an undergraduate at the National Open University of Nigeria, expect to pay between ₦58,000 and ₦64,000 in mandatory fees.
Q: How many semesters does NOUN run in a year?
A: Most universities, including the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), split the year into two semesters.
Q: Is the NOUN 2025 graduation list out?
A: The National Open University of Nigeria has published the graduation list for the 2025 convocation.
Q: Do NOUN students do matriculation?
A: Yes, the 29th Matriculation Ceremony for the 2025_2 Academic Semester is set for Thursday, October 16, 2025.
Q: How many times does NOUN give admission in a year?
A: You can apply to the school any semester; admissions stay open year round.
Q: Can I transfer from NOUN to another university?
A: NOUN has NUC accreditation, so students from NOUN should get accepted if they apply to transfer to another university.
