National Open University of Nigeria Announces Commencement of 2026 Admissions

NOUN remains Nigeria’s premier Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution, providing flexible and accessible higher education. For the 2026 session, the university is offering a wide range of accredited programs including:

Available Faculties and Key Programmes:

Faculty of Health Sciences: Now offering B.NSc. Nursing, B.Sc. Public Health, and Environmental Health Science at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Faculty of Computing: Programs in high-demand fields such as Cyber Security, Information Technology, and Computer Science.

Faculty of Social Sciences: Comprehensive offerings in Mass Communication, Film Production, Criminology and Security Studies, and Political Science.

Faculty of Management Sciences: Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, and Entrepreneurship (B.Sc., M.Sc., and MBA).

Faculty of Education: Wide array of B.Sc. (Ed) and B.A. (Ed) programs, alongside M.ED and PGD in Educational Technology and Administration.

Faculty of Agricultural Sciences: B.Agric specializations in Animal Science, Crop Science, and Soil Resources.

Faculties of Arts & Science: Programs ranging from various Languages and Philosophy to Environmental Management and Mathematics.

The university has also opened applications for its PhD programs in disciplines including Business Administration, Mass Communication, Peace Studies, Information Technology, and various Education specializations.

Interested applicants are encouraged to visit the official NOUN Admission Portal to view specific entry requirements for their chosen course of study.

For further details and assistance regarding the application process, candidates can contact the university via:

The 2026 intake continues NOUN’s mission of "Work and Learn," allowing students to pursue academic excellence without the constraints of a traditional classroom setting.