The National Open University of Nigeria, also known as NOUN, contains a total of 36 courses based on the 2019 JAMB Brochure. Keep reading to discover the names of those programmes, their requirements, plus how you can apply to study any of them.

The National Open University of Nigeria is the first Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution in West Africa. According to several reports, the NOUN boasts the highest number of students when compared to other universities in Nigeria.

The institution was originally established on 22 July 1983. However, It was suspended by the government on 25 April 1984.

After more than 15 years of its suspension, moves to resuscitate it began on 12 April 2001 by then-President of Nigeria, Gen. Olusegun Obasanjo.

When the institution commenced, it boasted pioneer students of more than 30,000, which is an incredible feat, considering how foreign the concept of ODL was to many Nigerians.

If you wish to study at the National Open Unversity of Nigeria, the first and most important step to take is to know the courses you can apply for.

Courses offered at the National Open University of Nigeria

Below are the courses you can apply for at the NOUN, as gathered from the JAMB 2019 brochure:

1. Agricultural Extension And Management
2. Agricultural Science And Education
3. Business Education
4. Christain Theology
5. Communications Technology
6. Computer Science
7. Conflict And Peace Resolution
8. Cooperative Management
9. Criminology And Security Studies
10. Data Management
11. Early Childhood Education
12. Education And Biology
13. Education And Chemistry
14. Education And English Language
15. Education And French
16. Education And Integrated Science
17. Education And Mathematics
18. Education And Physics
19. English Language
20. Entrepreneurship And Business Management
21. Environmental Science Resources Management
22. French And International Relations
23. Hotel And Catering Management
24. Hotel And Tourism Management
25. Islamic Studies
26. Law
27. Mass Communication
28. Mathematics
29. Mathematics With Computer Science
30. Nursing/Nursing Science
31. Peace And Development Studies
32. Primary Education Studies
33. Public Administration
34. Public Health Science
35. Shipping And Maritime Technology
36. Tourism Studies

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More on some of the faculties in NOUN

Faculty of Science:

Here are the science courses available at the National Open University of Nigeria:

1. Computer Sciences
2. Environmental Studies
3. Mathematics
4. Pure and Applied Sciences

Faculty of Art

The art courses available at the NOUN are:

• Languages (French & English)
• Religious Studies (Islamic Studies & Christian Theology)
• Mass Communication
• Tourism Studies

You can also study Law at the institution, which is a faculty on its own.

Requirements for admission

Just like every other university in Nigeria, there are several requirements for studying at the National Open University of Nigeria. Most of the requirements are course dependent. In other words, the specific programme you wish to apply for will determine your O’level requirements.

But basically, to be considered for admission into the NOUN, you must have a minimum of 5 credit passes in O’level, which must include English language and four other relevant subjects.

To see all the specific requirements, I recommend you read: JAMB Brochure download: the complete version.

How to apply to study at the National Open University of Nigeria

If you’re interested in applying to study are the national Open Unversity of Nigeria, here are the steps you must follow:

1. Visit the official application portal for the NOUN using www.nouonline.net
2. Locate the Menu Bar at the top of your screen and click on ‘Apply for Admission’.
3. Select either ‘Undergraduate Programme’ or ‘Postgraduate Programme’, depending on your interest
4. Click on the “Choose Faculty” at the left hand side of the screen
5. Select the Faculty you wish to apply into and fill the application form attached to it.
6. Read the admission criteria to know if you meet with all the requirements
7. Click “Apply” to proceed and make sure you take note of the UNIQUE ID displayed.
8. Click on the ‘Continue’ button
9. Select Bank Branch as payment type and then click “Pay”
10. Copy and take your RRR number to any bank branch to make the payment.

After making the payment

1. Visit www.nounonline.net again, click on apply for admission, and select the admission type you chose earlier.
2. Click on the “Continue After Payment” link.
3. Fill in the Unique ID you got earlier, RRR number and select your programme. After that, click on ‘proceed’.
4. Complete the application form and click on submit.
5. Print the Admission Letter.
6. Take the Admission letter with you to the nearest study centre for screening.