Nonetheless, an Internal Exam is conducted by the University and a candidate can only be considered for Admission into any of the University’s Academic Programmes upon success at this screening examination.
How then does one get Admitted into the National Open University of Nigeria?
To get admitted into the school, one of the most important steps you must carry out is to “Apply for Admission”.
This precedes the university’s screening exercise which takes place at the University’s designated study centers spread across the 36 states of Nigeria plus the FCT.
However, you can only “Apply for Admission” after meeting the University’s eligibility criteria which are stated in a later part of this article.
The university’s eligibility criteria would be outlined in the course of this article
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The NOUN Post-UTME Forms Price
The cost of purchase of NOUN’s admission forms is variable depending on the type of academic Programme intended.
While the Undergraduate Admission Form costs N5,000, the Post Graduate Admission forms go for N7,500 only.
The Admission form for Ph.D. programs, however, goes for N10,000 only.
NOUN’s Post-UTME Screening Date for the 2023/2024 Academic Session?
The Official date has not yet been set for the Post-UTME Screening Exercise of the National Open University of Nigeria
All eligible candidates shall be notified when the dates have been set for the Screening Exercise through appropriate channels.
You shall be duly updated on our blog when that happens.
NOUN Post UTME & DE Screening Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to participate in the Screening Exercise, all candidates must meet the following requirements:
- They must have registered their profile in the Official NOUN Admission Portal.
- Candidates must have obtained at least 5 relevant O’Level credit passes, (Mathematics and English Language inclusive) in a number of sittings not exceeding two. This applies to both DE and UTME Candidates
- Possession of at least a Lower Credit graded National Diploma in a relevant course and a minimum of 8 points with an appropriate subject combination at NCE and IJMB for candidates seeking Direct Entry (DE) Admission.
Also, ensure that you provide only authentic and valid documents as any false declarations or cases of forgery shall not be taken lightly.
Steps Of Application for NOUN Post UTME/Direct Entry Screening Form
To successfully register for NOUN’s 2023/2024 Post-UTME Form, follow the following steps:
- First, visit the University’s Admission Portal at www.nouonline.net
- Locate the menu bar on the Home Page, then click on “Apply for Admission”
- Select your preferred Academic Programme type (Postgraduate or Undergraduate). Other programs besides these two are not currently available.
- Navigate to “Choose Faculty” ( this can be found on the screen’s left-hand side)
- Select your preferred Faculty
- Complete the form that is displayed at this point
- Next, click below to access the Admission criteria as per the chosen program and faculty.
- To proceed, Click “Apply”
- Kindly take notice of the UNIQUE ID displayed at this stage
- Choose Bank Branch as the preferred payment type
- Click “Pay”
- Note down your RRR Number and proceed with it to any Bank Branch for payment.
After Successful Payment
- Re-login to the University’s Admission Portal at www.nouonline.net
- Locate the menu bar on the Home Page, then click on “Apply for Admission”
- Select your preferred Academic Programme type (Postgraduate or Undergraduate). Other programs besides these two are not currently available.
- Locate and click on “Continue After Payment”
- Input your RRR Number, Unique ID, and Academic Programme
- Click on “Proceed”
- Complete the accompanying form at this stage and note that all fields marked with a red asterisk are compulsory
After Filling out the Application Form
Click “Submit”
Print out your Admission Letter
Proceed for Admission screening at the study center nearest to you
Key Facts To Note About The NOUN Post-UTME Screening
Also, be sure to submit a valid phone number and email address as the University shall not be held responsible for any unsuccessful applications arising from invalid phone number(s) or email address(es)
Every eligible Candidate is encouraged to go to the study center nearest to them (screening venue) on time. Late coming is not welcome.
You can register for the Screening Exercise from any location so there is no need to come to any of the University’s study centers for the registration. Register online from your current location.
Frequently Asked Questions About NOUN
What is the cost of the National Open University of Nigeria fees?
The actual fees payable by students pursuing various Academic programs at NOUN are stated above including fees for Postgraduate students
Kindly refer to the tables above for specifics.
How do I pay my school fees at NOUN?
To make school fee payments at NOUN, visit the University’s fee payment portal at https://nou.edu.ng
How are Students taught at the National Open University of Nigeria?
The National Open University delivers Academic Instructions through the following media:
- Materials in Print form
- An efficient Learning Management System (LMS)
- Information dissemination media such as Radio and Television broadcasts.
- Where appropriate and efficient, the Internet
Is the Certificate obtained from NOUN comparable to those obtained from other conventional Institutions?
Yes, Certificates obtained from NOUN are in no way inferior to those offered by other conventional Institutions as the minimum requirements for the NOUN’s certificates are still set by the same body as that of other conventional Universities – National Universities Commission(NUC)
What is the duration it will take for me to complete my course?
The duration of completion for any Academic Programme at NOUN depends on the time it takes for the Student to acquire the required number of Credits needed for the final academic award.
To put this in perspective, a student must acquire a minimum of 120 credits to be awarded a Bachelor’s Degree, 90 Credits for a Post-Graduate Diploma, 60 credits for a Diploma, 35 credits for a certificate, and 70 credits for a Master’s Degree.
What is the cost of Admission Forms at NOUN?
The cost of purchase of NOUN’s admission forms is variable depending on the type of academic Programme intended.
While the Undergraduate Admission Form costs N5,000, the Post Graduate Admission forms go for N7,500 only.
The Admission form for Ph.D. programs, however, goes for N10,000 only.
Do Power Supply Challenges Affect the Delivery of NOUN Academic Programmes?
Not at all.
This is because every NOUN study center is well equipped with power generation sets that complement the already existing power supply.
Will the Course be part-time?
At NOUN, you can either study full-time or part-time depending on the amount of time available, your workload, and your own rate of completion.
