NOUN is the largest university in Nigeria by student enrolment and national spread.

It is the only institution licensed by the National Universities Commission to offer single-mode open and distance education to learners in Nigeria.

The good thing about NOUN is that once you meet their admission requirements, your admission is 100% sure.

You don’t need to sit for JAMB.

You can also be studying and working at the same time.

You can also go for NYSC when you graduate.

National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) offers many courses for UTME and Direct Entry candidates, including NCE, OND, and HND.

These courses provide students with excellent education and practical experience, preparing them for successful career advancement.

With a proud history of academic achievements and professional opportunities, NOUN’s undergraduate and postgraduate courses adopt the latest instructional methodologies and cutting-edge technology.

Upon completion of the programmes, students can earn either a bachelor’s or master’s degree, depending on their enrolment choice.

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NOUN Admission Process

Visit the official NOUN portal, click here.
On the Home Page, navigate to the Menu Bar and Click on Apply for Admission
Select either Undergraduate Programme or Postgraduate Programme.
Select Faculty
Fill the displayed form (you can scroll down to select your course of choice to see the admission requirements
Click “Apply” to proceed.
Note down the UNIQUE ID displayed (write it down)
Click on ‘Continue’ button
Select Bank Branch as payment type
Click on “Pay”

Write down your RRR number and take it to any recognised bank and make your payment.

After payment

Repeat steps 1 to 3
Go to “Continue After Payment”
Input your Unique ID, RRR number and choose Programme
Click on “Proceed”
Fill the displayed Form. NB: all fields marked with red asterisk are compulsory.
Click “Submit”
Print the Admission Letter
Take the admission letter to the nearest study centre for screening.