NOUN Student Portal www.nou.edu.ng 2021 Check Application Update

NOUN Student Portal: The National Open University of Nigeria as we have today has become a leading ODL institution in Africa providing functional, flexible, accessible, and cost-effective education for all who seek knowledge. Read through for more information on the student application portal update.

The National Open University of Nigeria is to be regarded as the foremost university providing highly accessible and enhanced quality education anchored by social justice, equity, equality, and national cohesion through a comprehensive reach that transcends all barriers.

It currently has 78 Study Centres spread across the six geo-political zones of the country. The current student population stands at over five hundred thousand.

The Objectives of the NOUN

In addition to the broad vision and mission statements, some of the major objectives of the National Open University of Nigeria is to:

• ensure equity  and equality  of opportunities in education  generally but specifically in university education;
• provide wider access to education generally but specifically university education in Nigeria;
• enhance Education For All and life-long learning;
• provide the entrenchment of a global learning culture;
• provide instructional resources via an intensive use of information and communication technology;
• provide flexible, but qualitative education; and
• reduce the cost, inconveniences, and hassles of easy access to education and its delivery.

Academic Programmes At NOUN

The National Open University of Nigeria senate board just published and announced that the sales of Application Form for admission into the following programs listed below:

• Certificate,
• Diploma,
• Undergraduate,
• Post Graduate Diploma,
• Masters Degree,
• Doctor of Philosophy

Step by Step Procedure on How to Apply for Admission

• Visit the site 
• On the Home Page, go to the Menu Bar, Click on Apply for Admission
• Select either the Undergraduate Programme or Postgraduate Programme. Another programme is not available at the moment
• Goto “Choose Faculty” (note it can be found at the left-hand side of the screen)
• Select Faculty
• Fill displayed form
• Click below to view admission criteria
• Click “Apply” to proceed.
• Take note of the UNIQUE ID displayed
• Click the ‘Continue’ button
• Select Bank Branch as payment type
• Click “Pay”
• Copy and take your RRR number to any bank branch for payment.

After payment

• Perform step 1 to 3
• Go to “Continue After Payment”
• Input Unique ID, RRR number, and Programme
• Click “Proceed”
• Fill Form.

Note: all fields marked with a red star are compulsory.

After filling form

• Click “Submit”
• Print Admission Letter

NOUN Postgraduate Diploma Programmes

Candidates seeking admission must possess either Bachelor Degree Certificates or equivalent from institutions recognized by the Senate of NOUN; or

• Holders of HND with a minimum of Lower Credit from institutions recognized by the Senate of NOUN.
• Candidates seeking admission into the School of Law must possess a minimum of L.L.B degree.
• A candidate seeking admission for PGD Agricultural Extension and Management must possess a Bachelor’s degree with at least 3rd class division is required. Candidates with pass degrees and a minimum of 3 years of related experience may be accepted.
• HND holders in Agric Science or other related disciplines may be admitted. Holders of Bachelor’s degree in basic Science, Biological / Earth Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences from Universities that are recognized by NOUN are admirable.
• A candidate seeking admission for the PGD HIV / AIDS Education and Management must possess HND or a good first degree in a related field of study. In addition, 5 credits in English, Mathematics, a science subject, and 2 other subjects.

What to do at Your NOUN Student Portal Login

• Upload Recent Picture to your Portal
• to register noun courses and examinations registration.
• Print your student I.D card
• See New Matriculation Date
• Download Noun Course Materials
• Review NOUN TMA Timetable
• Download Exam Timetable

NOUN Masters Degree Programmes

• A first degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower from a University recognized by the Senate of NOUN in a related field or study.
• A postgraduate diploma in a related field from a University recognized by Senate may also be admitted.
• A good honors degree in Education (Arts, Languages, Sciences, Social Sciences, Vocational, and Technical subjects) from any University recognized by the Senate of NOUN.
• Prospective students seeking admission for M.Sc. HIV / AIDS Management is required to have PGD in HIV / AIDS education and management as well as 5 credits in English and Mathematics, a science subject, and 2 other subjects.

NOUN Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admissions into various programmes in NOUN must have the minimum entry requirement as follows;

Certificate Programmes

a) Proficiency Certificate Programmes

• No previous experience or qualification is necessary. The 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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