NOUN Admission Form 2018/2019 is out on www.nouonline.net

National Open University NOUN Admission Form 2018 now Available Online – See NOUN Courseware and TMA Portal Here.

The National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN has announced the sales of Admission application forms for admission into Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate, Post Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree, and Doctor of Philosophy Programmes for the 2018 Academic Session.

Courses Available at NOUN:

The list of programmes available at the NOUN are as follows;

Programme ID	Programme	Department	Status
P000001	Access Programme	D0001	A
P010101	B.Agric Animal Science	D0101	A
P010102	B.Agric Aquaculture and Fisheries Management	D0101	A
P010201	B.Agric Agricultural Extension and Rural Development	D0102	A
P010202	B.Agric Agricultural Economics and Agro-Business	D0102	A
P010203	BSc. Agricultural Extension Management	D0102	D
P010204	BSc. Catering and Hotel Management	D0102	P
P010205	PGD. Agricultural Extension Management	D0102	A
P010301	B.Agric Crop Science	D0103	A
P010302	B.Agric Soil and Land Resources Management	D0103	A
P020101	B.A. English	D0201	A
P020102	B.A French and International Studies	D0201	A
P020201	B.A. Christian theology	D0202	A
P020202	B.A. Islamic Studies	D0202	A
P020203	PGD. Christian Theology	D0202	A
P020204	M.A. Biblical Studies	D0202	D
P020205	M.A. Religion and Society	D0202	D
P020206	M.A. Christian Theology	D0202	A
P030101	B.A.(ED) Early Childhood Education	D0301	A
P030102	B.A.(ED) English	D0301	A
P030103	B.A.(ED) French	D0301	A
P030104	B.A.(ED) Primary Education	D0301	A
P030105	BSc.(ED) Business Education	D0301	A
P030201	BSc.(ED) Agricultural Science	D0302	A
P030202	BSc.(ED) Biology	D0302	A
P030203	BSc.(ED) Chemistry	D0302	A
P030204	BSc.(ED) Computer Science	D0302	A
P030205	BSc.(ED) Integrated Science	D0302	A
P030206	BSc.(ED) Mathematics	D0302	A
P030207	BSc.(ED) Physics	D0302	A
P030208	M.ED. Educational Technology	D0302	A
P030209	M.ED. Science Education	D0302	A
P030301	PGD. Education	D0303	A
P030302	M.ED. Administration and Planning	D0303	A
P030303	M.ED. Guidance and Counselliing	D0303	A
P030304	PGDDE.	D0303	D
P040101	BNSc. Nursing	D0401	A
P040102	BNSc. Nursing (old)	D0401	D
P040103	B.Sc. Nursing	D0401	I
P040201	BSc. Public Health	D0402	A
P040202	PGD. HIV/AIDS Education and Management	D0402	D
P040203	BSc. Community Health	D0402	I
P040204	BSc. Dental Technology	D0402	D
P040205	MSc. HIV/AIDS education and management	D0402	D
P050101	LLB Law	D0402	P
P050102	PGD. Legislative Drafting	D0402	A
P060101	BSc. Business Administration	D0601	P
P060102	BSc. Public Administration	D0601	P
P060103	PGD. Business Administration	D0601	P
P060104	PGD. Public Administration	D0601	P
P060105	Masters in Business Administration	D0601	A
P060106	Masters in Public Administration	D0601	A
P060107	MSc. Business Administration	D0601	P
P060108	MSc. Public Administration	D0601	P
P060109	MSc. Public Sector Management	D0601	I
P060110	PGD. e-Business	D0601	I
P060111	MBA e-Business	D0601	I
P060112	PGD Local Government Management	D0601	I
P060113	Masters Public Personnel Management	D0601	I
P060114	Masters Hospital Administration	D0601	I
P060115	PGD Human Resource Management	D0601	I
P060116	MBA Human Resource Management	D0601	I
P060117	PGD Corporate Governance	D0601	I
P060118	MBA Corporate Governance	D0601	I
P060119	PGD e-Library	D0601	I
P060120	Masters e-Library	D0601	I
P060121	Masters e-Learning	D0601	I
P060122	eLoun BSc. Business Adminsitration	D0601	D
P060201	BSc. Entreprenuership	D0602	A
P060202	BSc. Corporative Management	D0602	A
P060203	BSc. Marketing	D0602	P
P060204	Masters Marketing	D0602	I
P060205	eLoun BSc. Marketing	D0602	D
P060301	BSc. Accounting	D0603	P
P060302	BSc. Banking and Finance	D0603	P
P060303	PGD. Finanacial Management	D0603	P
P060304	PGD. Banking and Finance	D0603	I
P060305	Masters Financial Management	D0603	I
P060306	MBA Banking and Finance	D0603	I
P060307	PGD e-Banking	D0603	I
P060308	Masters e-Banking	D0603	I
P060309	eLoun BSc. Banking and Finance	D0603	D
P070101	BSc. Data Management	D0701	P
P070102	BSc. Computer Science	D0701	A
P070103	BSc. Communication Technology	D0701	A
P070104	PGD. Digital Communication	D0701	I
P070105	PGD. Information Technology	D0701	A
P070106	PGD. Mobile(Wireless) Communication	D0701	I
P070107	MSc. Information Technology	D0701	A
P070201	BSc. Environmental Science and Resource Management	D0702	A
P070301	BSc. Mathematics	D0703	A
P070302	BSc. Maths and Computer Science	D0703	A
P070303	BSc. Finanacial Mathematics	D0703	P
P070401	BSc. Biology	D0704	A
P070402	BSc. Chemistry	D0704	A
P070403	BSc. Physics	D0704	A
P070404	BSc. Physics Computer Science	D0704	I
P080101	BSc. Economics	D0801	A
P080102	eLoun BSc. Economics	D0801	A
P080201	BSc. International and Diplomatic Studies	D0802	N

 

Programme ID	Programme	Department	Status
P080301	BSc. Mass Communication	D0803	A
P080302	PGD. Mass Communication	D0803	D
P080303	MSc. Journalism	D0803	I
P080304	PGD Journalism	D0803	A
P080305	MSc. Mass Communication	D0803	A
P080401	BSc. Political Science	D0804	A
P080501	BSc. Tourism Studies	D0805	A
P080502	BSc. Hospitality Management	D0805	N
P080601	BSc. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution	D0806	A
P080602	PGD. Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution	D0806	A
P080603	MSc. Peace Studies and Conlict Resolution	D0806	A
P080701	BSc. Criminology and Security Studies	D0807	A
P080702	PGD. Criminology and Security Studies	D0807	A
P090101	Diploma in Buiness Communication	D0901	I
P090102	Diploma in Arabic and Islamic Studies	D0901	I
P090103	Certificate in Arabic and Islamic Studies	D0901	A
P090104	Diploma in Financial Management	D0901	I
P090105	Diploma in Medical Practice	D0901	I
P090106	Certificate in French	D0901	A
P090107	Diploma in French	D0901	I
P090108	Diploma in Marketing	D0901	I
P090109	Diploma in Entrepreneurship	D0901	I
P090110	Certificate in Theology	D0901	A
P090111	Diploma in Christian Theology	D0901	I
P090112	Certificate in Dental Office Practice	D0901	A
P090113	Certificate in Computer Literacy	D0901	A
P090114	Certificate in Call Centre Skills	D0901	A
P090115	Proficiency Certificate in Mobile Phone Repairs	D0901	A
P090116	Diploma Catering and Hotel Management	D0901	D
P090117	Diploma Legislative Drafting	D0901	I
P090118	Certificate in Marketing	D0901	I
P090119	Certificate Beauty Care	D0901	I
P090120	Certificate Medical Office Practice	D0901	I
P090121	Diploma in Beauty Care	D0901	I
P090122	Diploma in Computer literacy	D0901	I
P090123	Certificate in Seed Science	D0901	I
P090124	Certicate in Entreprenuership	D0901	I
P090125	Certifcate in Finance and Accounts	D0901	I
P090126	Certificate in Hotel Management	D0901	I
P090127	Diploma in Hotel Management	D0901	I
P090128	Certificate in Legal Studies	D0901	I
P090129	Diploma in Legal Studies	D0901	I
P090130	Diploma in Beauty Therapy	D0901	I
P090131	Certificate in Beauty Therapy	D0901	I
P090132	Diploma in Biotechnology	D0901	I
P090133	Certificate in Biotechnology	D0901	I
P090134	Diploma in Small Business Management	D0901	I
P090135	Certificate in Small Business Management	D0901	I
P090136	Diploma in Secretarial Studies	D0901	I
P090137	Certificate in Secretarial Studies	D0901	I
P090138	Diploma in Multimedia Design	D0901	I
P100101	Phd. Animal Science	D1001	D
P100102	Phd. Crop Science	D1001	D
P100201	Phd. Christian Theology	D1002	I
P100202	Phd. English Language	D1002	I
P100203	Phd. French	D1002	D
P100301	Phd. Educational Administration	D1003	A
P100302	Phd. Educational Technology	D1003	A
P100303	Phd. Science Education	D1003	A
P100304	Phd. Educational Planning	D1003	A
P100305	Phd. Mathematical Education	D1003	A
P100601	Phd. Banking and Finance	D1006	D
P100602	Phd. Business Administration	D1006	D
P100603	Phd. Public Administration	D1006	I
P100701	Phd. Applied industrial Mathematics	D1007	D
P100702	Phd. Biology	D1007	D
P100703	Phd. Environmental Studies Resource Management	D1007	D
P100704	Phd. Open Educational Resources	D1007	I
P100801	Phd. Economics	D1008	D

NOUN Admission Requirements:

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

I. 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.

II. 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.

III. Undergraduate Programmes

a) 100 Level;

• Five credits in the SSCE / GCE O’Level / NECO / NABTEB or equivalents at not more than two (2) sittings obtained in subjects relevant to the proposed field(s) of study.
• Teachers’ Grade II Certificates with a minimum of five merits or its combination with any of the certificates listed under (i) to obtain equivalent of five credits at ‘O’Levels.
• Candidates seeking admission into School of Law must have five(5) credits including English Language, Literature in English and at least a credit Pass in Mathematics at not more than two (2) sittings in NECO / SSCE or GCE O/L only.
• The School of Arts and Social Sciences requires that one of the five credits or merits must be in English Language, while at least two (2) should be in subjects relevant to the proposed field.
• For School of Management Sciences, the credit passes at Ordinary Level must include English and Mathematics
• For School of Education, the credit passes must include Mathematics for Science Education and English Language for all humanities. Additionally, those in Science Education must have credit in English Language.
• For School of Science and Technology, the credit passes must include Mathematics and English Language.
• The minimum entry requirement for B.Sc. Environmental Science and Resource Management is five (5) O’Level (SSCE / NECO / GCE or NABTEB) Credits at not more than two sittings including English Language and Mathematics and any of Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Agricultural Science and Economics.

b) 200 Level;

• National Diploma at Upper Credit from recognised institutions.
• National Certificate in Education (NCE) in subject(s) relevant to the proposed programme of study with a minimum of one merit and two passes.
• International Baccalaureates, Interim Joint Matriculation Board (IJMB) with at least two ‘A’ Level papers in relevant subjects and pre-requisite number of ‘O’ Level credit passes.
• Candidates for entry into School of Law must have a minimum of Second Class (Lower) degree from any recognized University with at least five credits including English Language, Literature in English and a credit pass in Mathematics at not more than two sittings in NECO / SCCE or GCE ‘O’ Level only.
• Candidates for entry into School of Science & Technology may be admitted into 300 Level of the programme provided they have the following qualification:
  a) Five (5) credit pass in not more than two sittings in SSCE / NECO / GCE or NABTEB in the following subjects: English Geography and Economics.
  b) A registered and licensed Community Health Extension Worker with a Diploma in Community Health Officers Programme (Higher National Diploma) and with not less than two years post qualification experience.

Candidates for entry into School of Health Sciences for:

a) B.Sc. Community Health:

Direct Entry to 200 Level;

1. Five (5) credit passes in not more than two sittings in WASSC, GCE, NECO or NABTEB in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and either Physics, Geography or Economics.
2. A registered and licensed Community Health Extension Worker with a Diploma in Community Health Extension (Ordinary National Diploma) and with not less than two years post qualification experience.

Direct Entry to 300 Level;

1. Five (5) credit passes in not more than two sittings in WASSC, GCE, NECO or NABTEB in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and either Physics, Geography or Economics.
2. A registered and licensed Community Health Officer with a Diploma in Community Health Officers Programme (National Diploma) and with not less than two years post qualification experience.
3. Concessionary Admission: Mature licensed and registered Community Health practitioners of 45 years and above who are on Grade Level 10 and above that do not possess any of the above stated admission requirements may be considered for admission to run the four year programme.

b). B.Sc. Environmental Health Same as B.Sc. Community Health above and must be registered with the appropriate professional body.

Direct Entry to 200 Level: Candidates may be admitted into 200 level of the programme provided they have the following qualifications:

1. Five (5) credit passes in not more than two sittings in WASCE, GCE, NECO or NABTEB in the following subjects: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Health Science.
2. Diploma in Environmental Health Technician obtained from a recognised College of Health Technology.
3. A valid practice permit issued by Environmental health Officers Registration Council of Nigeria (EHORECON).

Direct Entry to 300 Level Candidates with valid license issued by EHORECON may be admitted into 300 level of the programme provided they have any of the following qualifications in addition to ‘O’ Level requirements:

1. A Higher National Diploma (HND) in Environmental health Technology.
2. The Public Health Inspector’s Diploma of the Royal Society of Health (RSH) or West African health Examination Board (WAHEB) Diploma for Public Health Superintendents or Diploma in Community Health Officer.
3. Concessionary Admission: Mature licensed Environmental Health Officer 45 years and above who are on Grade Level 14 and above that do not possess any of the above stated O / L admission requirements may be considered for admission into the 300 level of the programme.

c) B.Sc. Dental Technology To be eligible for admission for B.Sc. Dental Technology, candidates must satisfy the following conditions:

1. must be a registered Dental Technologist with Dental Technology Registration Board of Nigeria (DTRBN).
2. a holder of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Dental Technology or Final City and Guild of London Certificate or Professional Certificate in Dental Technology issued by DTRBN.
3. Must have a valid practicing license from DTRBN; and
4. In addition to fulfilling the requirements above, such candidates must also possess five (5) SSCE / WASC / NECO / NABTEB O / Level credit passes including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English Language and Mathematics obtained at not more than two (2) sittings.
5. Concessionary Admission: Matured Registered and licensed Dental Technologists of minimum of forty (40) years of age and with not less than ten (10) years post qualification experience who do not possess five (5) O / Level credit passes as stated above may be considered for admission but will be required to do some remedial courses (access courses).

Admission Requirement Into School Of Agricultural Sciences:

a) Undergraduate Programmes: To be admitted into the 5 year B. Agriculture, Candidates must have

i. 100 Level: Credit passes in 5 WASCE / GCE / NECO. Subjects including English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology / Agricultural Science, at least a pass in Physics. The Credit pass in Agric. Science must be backed up by at least a pass in Biology.

ii. 200 Level : “A” Level passes in the relevant subjects

1. ND with a minimum of Upper Credit plus 5 Credits in WAESC/NECO/GCE “ O” Level to be admitted into 200 Level.
2. Direct Entry – OND with upper credit may be admitted into 200 levels of theprogramme.
3. NCE with credit passes in any one of the options below may be admitted into 200 level of the programme:
   (i) Agricultural Science
   (ii) Biology / Chemistry
   (iii) Integrated Science / Chemistry
   (iv) Home Economics and related Science based courses
4. HND with credit pass in Agriculture or related programmes, and credit passes in requisite subjects at O’ Level may be admitted into 300 Level and may be required to take relevant courses at 200 Level.
5. 5 years for 100 and 4 years for 200 level entry candidates.

IV. POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA PROGRAMMES

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

• Holders of HND with a minimum of Lower Credit from institutions recognised by the Senate of NOUN.
• Candidates seeking admission into the School of Law must possess a minimum of L.L.B degree.
• 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 degree and minimum of 3 years related experience may be accepted. HND holders in Agric Science or other related disciplines may be admitted. Holders of Bachelor degree in basic Science, Biological / Earth Sciences, and Agricultural Sciences from Universities that are recognised by NOUN are admitable.
• Candidate seeking admission for the PGD HIV / AIDS Education and Management must possess HND or a good first degree in related field of study. In addition, 5 credits in English, Mathematics, a science subject and 2 other subjects.

V. MASTERS DEGREE PROGRAMMES

• A first degree with a minimum of Second Class Lower from a University recognised by the Senate of NOUN in a related field or study.
• A postgraduate diploma in a related field from a University recognised by Senate may also be admitted.
• A good honours 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 are 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.

VI. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (Ph.D) PROGRAMMES

• For the Doctor of Philosophy degree programmes, candidates must possess a masters degree in relevant fields of study from a University recognised by the Senate of the NOUN with a minimum score (CGPA) of 3.5 on a 5-point scale.
• Candidates for Ph.D Programmes will be invited for an interactive session before an offer of admission is made.
• Candidates are advised to forward transcripts of their academic records and three (3) referees report, 2 of which must be from persons very well acquainted with the candidate’s academic work, to the Dean, Postgraduate School from which admission is requested.

VII. OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Five credit passes at SSCE/GCE ‘O’ and ‘A’ level must be in subjects relevant to the proposed field(s) of study.
• A credit level pass in Mathematics is required for all sciences and technology, business education and science education programmes. A pass in Mathematics may be considered for social sciences programmes. Also a pass in English Language may be considered for Physics and Mathematics programmes.
• Candidates applying for B.A. English, B.A. (Ed.) English and B.Sc. Mass Communication must have a credit in Literature in English.
• Prior knowledge and relevant work experience (including first degree/HND/RN) may be considered for advanced placement and waiver.
• Candidates awaiting results of any relevant examination may also apply; they should however note that processing of application will not be completed until entry requirements are met. Note: Candidates may be required to satisfy additional requirements by specific Schools.

VIII. ACCESS PROGRAMME

• As part of her mandate to increase access to Higher Education, the National Open University of Nigeria now offers a Remedial Programme at ‘O’ level to the Nigerian Public.
• Students who are admitted into these programmes will be taught through the face-to-face mode for a full academic year after which they would sit for any National ‘O’ Level examinations of their choice
• For a start, the programme would take off in three Study Centres of the University: Lagos, Kaduna and Kebbi respectively.

Duration: NOUN operates a flexible mode of study which allows a student to determine the pace, place, time and medium of study. Students’ support facilities are available at all our Study Centres nationwide.

Method Of Application:

The entire NOUN admission form application process is electronic and online and operates 24-hours a day. The method of application is as follows:

1. Visit the NOUN Portal via; https://www.nouonline.net/
2. On the Home Page, go to the Menu Bar, Click on Apply for Admission.
3. Select either Undergraduate Programme or Postgraduate Programme.
4. Goto “Choose Faculty” and select Faculty and Programme of study.
5. Select “Level” (Note: Postgraduate level is preset.)
6. Select “View Subject Required” to view compulsory subjects required for admission.
7. Click “Apply” to proceed to payment form.
8. Input details. (Note: Amount is fixed and non refundable.)
9. Select Bank Branch as payment type and click “Pay”.
10. Copy and take your Remita Retrieval Reference (RRR) number to any bank branch for payment. After payment, perform step 1 to 3 again.
11. Goto “Continue After Payment” and input Applicant Name and RRR number. Then click “Proceed”.
12. Fill Form.  Note: all fields marked with red star are compulsory. After filling form, click “Submit” and print Admission Letter.
13. Visit the nearest study centre for screening.

Closing Date:

Application is always open (No closing date).