The National Open University (NOUN) is an institution in Nigeria dedicated to providing accessible higher education through open and distance learning (ODL). Established in 1983 but only operationalized in 2002 by the Nigerian government, NOUN has grown to become one of the largest universities in Africa focusing on ODL.

NOUN’s primary mission is to offer flexible learning opportunities to a diverse student body, including working professionals, adults seeking further education, and those unable to attend traditional universities due to various constraints. The university leverages technology to deliver quality education through online platforms, study materials, and occasional face-to-face sessions, ensuring flexibility without compromising academic standards.

They also offer a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. Undergraduate programs include fields such as:

Master’s Programs, Ph.D. Programs, Social Sciences, Management Sciences, Education, Sciences, Health Sciences

Below are all the courses offered by National Open University (NOUN) as at 2024. If you’re planning to apply for the school, make sure you check the list of courses they offer and confirm the accreditation status.

Name of courses Program
ACETEL Programmes
Management Information System (MIS) Ph.D.
Cyber Security (CS) Ph.D.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) PhD
Management Information System (MIS) M.Sc.
Cyber Security (CS) M.Sc.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) M.Sc.
Agricultural Science
Agricultural Extension and Management B.Sc.
(Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Option) B. Agric.
(Crop Production and Protection Sciences Option) B. Agric.
(Soil and Land Resources Management Option) B. Agric.
(Agricultural Economics and Agro Business Option) B. Agric.
Agricultural Extension and Management PGD
(Aquaculture and Fisheries Management Option) B. Agric.
(Animal Science Option) B. Agric.
Hotel and Catering Management  B.Sc. (Admission Suspended)
Arts
Islamic Studies M.A.
English M.A.
Philosophy B.A.
Yoruba B.A.
Hausa B.A.
Igno B.A.
Arabic Language and Literature B.A.
Christian Religious Studies M.A.
Christian Religious Studies Ph.D.
Christian Religious Studies PGD.
Christian Religious Studies B.A.
Islamic Studies B.A.
French B.A.
English B.A.
Centre for Entrepreneurship and General Studies (CE&GS
Access and General Studies Access and GS
Education
Human Kinetics B.Sc.(Ed)
Library and Information Science BLIS
Health Education B.Sc.(Ed)
Guidance and Counselling M.Ed.
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) PGDE
Mathematical Education Ph.D.
Educational Technology Ph.D.
Science Education Ph.D.
Educational Administration and Planning Ph.D.
Educational Technology M.Ed.
Science Education M.Ed.
Educational Administration and Planning M.Ed.
Business Education B.Sc.(Ed)
Primary Education B.A.(Ed)
French B.A.(Ed)
English B.A.(Ed)
Early Childhood Education B.A.(Ed)
Physics B.Sc.(Ed)
Mathematics B.Sc.(Ed)
Computer Science B.Sc.(Ed)
Integrated Science B.Sc.(Ed)
Chemistry B.Sc.(Ed)
Biology B.Sc.(Ed)
Agricultural Science B.Sc.(Ed)
Health Science
Public Health M.Sc.
Environmental Health Science B.Sc.
Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc)_Old  (Admission Suspended)
HIV/AIDS Education and Management PGD  (Admission Suspended)
Public Health B.Sc.
Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc)
LAW
Law LLB
Management Science
Transport Management B.Sc.
Entrepreneurship M.Sc.
Entrepreneurship PGD
Business Administration Ph.D.
Business Administration B.Sc.
Business Administration M.Sc.
Business Administration PGD
Public Administration Ph.D.
Public Administration B.Sc.
Public Administration M.Sc.
Public Administration PGD
Banking and Finance B.Sc.
Marketing B.Sc.
Financial Management PGD
Accounting B.Sc.
Entrepreneurship B.Sc.
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Cooperative and Rural Development B.Sc.
Sciences
Information Technology Ph.D.
Data Management B.Sc.
Physics B.Sc.
Chemistry B.Sc.
Biology B.Sc.
Information Technology (Internet Options) M.Sc.
Information Technology PGD
Information Technology B.Sc.
Mathematics/Computer Science B.Sc.
Mathematics B.Sc.
Environmental Management and Toxicology B.Sc.
Computer Science B.Sc.
Social Sciences
Development Studies B.Sc.
Broadcasting B.Sc.
Film Production B.Sc.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Ph.D.
Economics PGD
Economics B.Sc.
Mass Communication Ph.D
Mass Communication PGD
Criminology and Security Studies M.Sc.
International and Diplomatic Studies B.Sc.
Tourism Studies B.Sc.
Political Science B.Sc.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution M.Sc.
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution PGD
Mass Communication M.Sc.
Criminology and Security Studies M.Sc.
Criminology and Security Studies B.Sc.

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