NOUN admission requirements for certificate and diploma programmes

The Management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has released the approved requirements for admission into any of her certificate and diploma programmes, Myschoolnews.ng report.

NOUN Admission Requirements for Certificate and Diploma Programmes:

1. CERTIFICATE PROGRAMMES

a) Proficiency Certificate Programmes

• No previous experience or qualification is necessary.
• Ability to read and write will be an advantage.

Note: Candidates for Proficiency Certificates will NOT be qualified to proceed to Certificates/Diploma programmes without possessing the requisite basic qualifications.

b) University (Academic) Certificate Programmes

• Junior Secondary School Certificate.
• Minimum of 2 credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level, NECO, NABTEB and at not more than two sittings.
• T.C II with at least 2 merits at not more than two sittings.
• Mature candidates of 30 years and above with relevant work experience of not less than 10 years or evidence of prior knowledge/proficiency in a relevant field may be considered on their merit.
• I’dadiyah Certificate of Standard Islamiyyah School.

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2. DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

• A minimum of three credits in SSCE/GCE ‘O’ Level, NECO and NABTEB at not more than two sittings with at least a pass in English Language.
• A minimum of three merits in Teacher Grade II Certificate at not more than two sittings.
• Senior Islamic School Certificate/Higher Islamiyyah Certificate including Arabic and Islamic Studies
• Thanawiyyah Certificate of Standard Islamiyyah School.
• NOUN Academic Certificate and Certificates of other recognized institutions.

Note: To qualify to proceed to appropriate degree programme of NOUN, holders of Diploma Certificates would be required to make up any deficiencies in their SSCE/GCE, NECO, NABTEB and T.C II.