The management of NOUN (National Open University of Nigeria) Lagos has approved the payment of school fees payable by all fresh students who recently gained admission into the University.
NOUN has a reputation for fast academic session, it is the largest university in Nigeria, not by landmass but population and according to statistics, NOUN’s student’s population is estimated to be around 65,000.
After a plenary meeting with the governing council the university management came up with the conclusion of the schedule of tuition fee as seen in the table below.
For all candidates in search of NOUN’s current school fees for fresh and returning students, kindly go through the table as seen below, this would enable students, parents and guardians in making extensive plans for both first and second semesters.
NOUN ADDRESS IN LAGOS: NOUN is located at 14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos. This information could be of help to candidates both within and outside Lagos state.
After going through the internet and NOUN official website, we were not able to find tangible information leading to the school fees for newly admitted students but after physical visitation and interviews with fresh and returning students, we were able to come up with the information below.
NOUN is a federal government owned university and school fees are relatively very affordable, compared to other universities, tuition fee at NOUN is cheap therefore freshers are to pay in full and not on installment basis.
Kindly be informed that NOUN school fees for newly admitted students for this academic year as provided here could either be reviewed upwards or downwards as desired by the management of the university, though the management has assured that the tuition fee for2025/2026 admission year will remain so until further notice.
NOUN tuition fee as mentioned earlier is quite affordable and when compared to the tuition fees of other universities in Nigeria after going through the information provided below.
This information is for fresh and returning students who have chosen NOUN as their preferred choice of Institution after applying online via NOUN portal.
All newly admitted students are to take note of the under-listed important information;
A) Kindly note that NOUN (National Open University of Nigeria) acceptance fee is to be paid first upon admission into the polytechnic, this is a process applicable in all universities in Nigeria, be it private, Federal or states. It serves as a proof of acceptance of the provisional admission from JAMB (Joint Admission and Matriculation Board)
B) Kindly be informed that late payment of NOUN (National Open University of Nigeria school fees or acceptance fee by fresh and returning students for 2025/2026 session would attract extra charges and failure to pay the fees on time could lead to the student’s inability to seat for their semester examination or forfeiture of admission as approved by the management of the polytechnic.
See breakdown ofNOUN school fees for fresh and returning students for 2025/2026 admission year.
Upon completion of this post, readers ought to be clear about the following;
a) NOUN school fees for Fresh and returning students 2025/2026 academic session
b) NOUN (National Open University of Nigeria) school fees for all courses offered in the institution for 2025/2026 session.
c) Other fees and charges payable at the open university.
Simply go through the table below to be clear as to what is required by the management of the school on payments of school fees for all fresh ND students.
NOUN School Fees Schedule For Fresh And Returning Students 2025/2026 Academic Session
Undergraduate Payment Schedule
| S/No | Payment Fees | Amount (N) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration Fees | 6,000.00 |
| 2 | Caution Deposit | 3,500.00 |
| 3 | Orientation Fees | 1,500.00 |
| 4 | Matriculation Fees | 1,500.00 |
| 5 | I.D. Card | 500.00 |
| 6 | Library Fees | 3,000.00 |
| 7 | ICT Administrative Charges | 5.000.00 |
| 8 | E-Facilitation | 4,000.00 |
| 9 | Jamb Regularization | 6,000/00 |
| 10 | Result/ Verification | 5,000.00 |
| Total compulsory Fees | 36,000.00 |
*Course and examination registration fees for all categories of students remain unchanged for now.
| S/No | Payment Fees | Amount (N) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration Fees | 6,000.00 |
| 2 | Caution Deposit | |
| 3 | Orientation Fees | |
| 4 | Matriculation Fees | |
| 5 | I.D. Card | |
| 6 | Library Fees | 3,000.00 |
| 7 | ICT Administrative Charges | 5.000.00 |
| 8 | E-Facilitation | 4,000.00 |
| 9 | Jamb Regularization | |
| 10 | Result Verification | |
| Total compulsory Fees | 18,000.00 |
Postgraduates Payment Schedule
| S/No | Payment Fees | Amount (N) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration Fees | 6,000.00 |
| 2 | Caution Deposit | 3,500.00 |
| 3 | Orientation Fees | 1,500.00 |
| 4 | Matriculation Fees | 1,500.00 |
| 5 | I.D. Card | 500.00 |
| 6 | Library Fees | 3,000.00 |
| 7 | ICT Administrative Charges | 5,000.00 |
| 8 | E-Facilitation | 4,000.00 |
| 9 | Result Verification | 10,000.00 |
| Total compulsory Fees | 35,000.00 |
| S/No | Payment Fees | Amount (N) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration Fees | 6,000.00 |
| 2 | Caution Deposit | |
| 3 | Orientation Fees | |
| 4 | Matriculation Fees | |
| 5 | I.D. Card | |
| 6 | Library Fees | 3,000.00 |
| 7 | ICT Administrative Charges | 5.000.00 |
| 8 | E-Facilitation | 4,000.00 |
| 9 | Result Verification | |
| Total compulsory Fees | 18,000.00 |
Project Fees
- Undergraduates N15,000.00
- Post-Graduate Diploma N25,000.00
- Masters N40,000.00
Exam Fees
- Undergraduates N1,000.00 per course
- Postgraduates (PGD and Masters) N2,000.00 per course
As for account details for payment of tuition and other fees, kindly confirm across the counter before making payments. The management of NOUN has also advised all fresh and returning students not to make school fees payment to any individual or agent claiming to be acting on behalf on the polytechnic, as doing this would be at the candidate’s own risk.
Hope this piece of information was helpful enough? Questions regarding National Open University school fees for newly admitted students 2025/2026 academic session, please get back to us via the comment section below and we shall respond on time.
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Can someone with a degree in Medical Biochemistry take Masters in Business Administration?
Yes of course. MBA is a profession masters degree program. You can read more on the differences between academic and professional masters programs https://schoolings.org/differences-between-professional-and-academic-masters-degree-programmes/
How much is the current fees for newly admitted students in Library and information science to be precise
Please I’m a new student at open University I’m applying for the course criminology and I don’t know the actual amount of money I will pay at a starting please help me
school fees is paid per course. When given admission you ought to see what you are paying. However, you can make use of the school fees table on this post
Thanks for the information admin. I have two questions to ask. First, do I have to pay for the school fees when I go for screening or when lecture starts? The second one is; I chose female on the admission form and I’m seeing male on the “continue after payment” form. Is that a problem sir?
You will pay tuition fee when you start. Secondly, it’s a problem when you see female instead of male.
IS IT TRUE MATHEMATICS IS A MUST FOR BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION STUDENT? IF IT’S TRUE, THEN IN WHICH SEMESTER AM I GOING TO DO THAT?
You will do that from 1st year
HOW OFTEN WILL I DO MATHEMATICS AS A PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION STUDEN IN NOUN
Pls what the total ffee for freahers and pls when is the new section starting because i registered last year but i have completed the register yet. Will that be a problem
What is the payment fee for Mass communication student and what is the composry fee and how much is the school fee’s
Does noun university admit “O level holders to study even without he or she written for jamb
Yes. You don’t need JAMB for gaining admission into NOUN
Dose noun do offere medical lab scientists and what are the requirements
Yes
Hello noun I study medical lab assistant in health tech, will they offer me MLs as a course in noun
It is possible to be admitted into 200 level but your ND result has to be Upper Credit
Hello noun,pls do u accept ssce resuit? I want to apply for admission 2025/2026
Hello , can I enroll at NOUN without siting for a jamb exam ?
Good evening noun,is jamb compulsory for who want to read political science
Good evening noun,jamb is compulsory for who want to read political science
Well am applying for political science with only my o level combination..pls I need a fast reply
Pls is it possible to use only my o level result to get admitted in to Noun… If yes then how can I apply for it…
as ND holder, is there room to be admitted into 200 level?
See here dear I want too.how is that possible?
Please NOUN, What are the requirements for studying Criminology as an undergraduate with National Diploma ?
Hi, I’m planning to apply for the accounting course in noun, does this information include all payment to be made including the registration form.
Hello good evening noun,
Please I just want to know if I can gain admission into noun with just my ssce result??
Thank you
Do NOUN offer Medical laboratory technology?
MLT isn’t offered in NOUN.
Someone told me with community health certificate I can apply for public health direct entry,how try is that?
I honestly don’t have enough information to back up the claim. I will advice you visit NOUN to get further clarifications.
Hello,
In addition to the fees in the table for returning students which is about 40,000 for 1st semester, does a student need to pay for other things or does 40k
cover everything including every course and exam?
The 40,000 naira is inclusive of all you are required to pay by the school. However, your departmental fee or minor levies are excluded from the tuition fee. The tuition fee is basically your course registration fee per course, exam fee per course and other minor fees. When you start your registration, you will confirm all that has been said here.
I tried to apply for public health through ijmb direct entry but I was denied.
How did you go about your application. Moreover, I don’t think NOUN accepts IJMB
Pls does NOUN accept awaiting results?
No they don’t
Pls when is 2025/2026 Admission form coming out
NOUN are writing their exams so 2025/2026 forms will be out soon.
I want to study law. I’ve 2.2 in English language education. What’s the way forward please…
You can’t easily switch to law with this grade and course. The easiest course you can use in switch to Law is Political Science
Is it true that PG students do everything online( both studies and exams included)?
No. You will go to school for lectures. But some courses are made available online
Can i take lectures anywhere i am online or i must attend classroom..???
If your lecture is online then of course you can attend lectures anywhere.
Pls NOUN how many years those PGD takes? and am putting in as part-time student, pls i want the requirement.
It is 18 months roughly 2 years.
Hello,did Noun go for Nysc programme or not
No NOUN graduates do not go for NYSC
Pls noun,how long does any science courses takes at noun?secondly,is the lecture going to be a classroom lecture or online one which I can follow from anywhere.
5 years
Hi, Good evening please how do noun do their screening exercise?
NOUN don’t d screening. Just purchase the form, fill and submit then pay the registration fee. You will be given admission.
As a new MBA student, how many courses will I register in the first semester and how much is it per course?
Good day noun. Please what are the requirements to study criminology and security, and the fees as fresher how much do I need prepare? Please I need and urgent answers.
You need an O’level result of English Language
Mathematics
Economics
Any two of Arts or Social Science subjects
Hello NOUN, Is JAMB compulsory for who want to apply for computer engineering?
No. JAMB is not required as an admission requirement into NOUN.
Please when is the school fees closing finally
Pls I want to do pgde in education but I have not collect my transcript but statement of result can I register , and how much is their tuition fees
You require your transcript. Without it, you cannot apply for a PGD programme in NOU
Good morning, please want to study as an undergraduate, I don’t know if accounting has been approved in NOUN by N.U.C?
Yes Accounting has been approved by NUC
Good morning, please is health related course available
Yes NOUN now offer Nursing. It was recently accredited by the NUC
Good morning… I want to apply for business education..pls what is the subject combination for it.. But I have eng…maths… Economics…marketing..civic..can i be admitted with it ..and i am combining two results …and when is the form for 2025/2026 be out?
You’re good to go. You can combine O’level results.
Do I need jamb to apply for nursing
Is admission form still available for 2025/2026 session
Admission for 2025/2026 hasn’t started selling.
For NOUN, you don’t need JAMB
Pls have NCE maths/physics what other course can i go for.is the form still on sale
Good day,
I have NCE in political science/social studies with a passed and i want to study International Relations is it possible?
secondly when is the registration is coming to an end?
thanks hoping to hear from you.
I have OND in science lab tech with upper credit,can I go for direct entry for French education or do I start from 100level?
Secondly,Is the registration still on?
Thanks
Good day,does noun offer admission in philosophy?
Pls.any NOUN related diploma that may qualify me to offer admission in the faculty of health science, dept of dental technology eg Diploma in Dental office practice?.
what subject did you need to study computer science in Noun
good day. kindly confirm if I can offer masters in early childhood education
Must it be a must that new student must be part of the noun
please when will the form close
Still on for now
Good morning NOUN. please I wish to study French and international relations for my degree but I was unable to do it in my ssce exam.will I be offered admission or what should I do
Yes you can be offered admission. French is not a must have to study International relations at NOUN
Hello, can I apply for MBA in NOUN as I studied animal nutrition and biotechnology at LAUTECH. I have a 2 years working experience including my NYSC.
Did council of nursing issue licence for graduates of noun?
Does noun offer secretarial studies? i couldn’t find it among the list of courses offered.
Then it simply means it is not offered in NOUN
Does noun accept direct entry from since lab Tech offered from federal university of technology akure (FUTA)
Yes NOUN accepts DE candidates
Which of the school does shipping and management technology falls under?
Does noun require jamb for undergraduate courses, eg shipping and maritime technology? Thanks.
Morning does NOUN takes ijmb..and is the screening form out
Yes NOUN accepts IJMB though screening form is not out yet
Can graduates from NTI who did PGDE yet to collect results apply for MSC. education in NOUN?
If yes, has admission kicked off this year?
No. You have to get your result before applying for NOUN MSC programme
What are the requirements for one to study law?and can a graduate of law from NOUN be called to Barr and practice as any other university graduate?
I have OND in orthopaedic cast technology,can i apply for direct entry to study nursing or community health technology
Please i have OND in orthopedic cast technology,can i apply for direct entry to study nursing or community health technology.
Well it depends on the school. Soe schools would accept while some wouldnt.
Pls do u offer Phd in COMMUNICATION, advertising n publicize relations.
Evelyn
Pls confirm from the info provided
please can I study maths in noun without physics? I have 7 cs including English and maths but I didn’t write physics.
Gud evening pls I want to study nursing and am I don’t have jamb pls can i studie it online without jam.
If yes what are the enquiries or website to go to thank you
You want to study nursing in a school of Nursing? Then you do not need JAMB,
Evening,is noun offering law now… Is it accredited in the school… Can sum1 who bought the form do change of course if he/she don’t like the course that was offer.
is eviromental science accredited,,
wat is d requirement nided pls
Yes. the list of courses offered in NOUN as seen in this posts are the accredited courses
I was given a provisional admission in NOUN to study PGD in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolutions, but I was told in the admission letter to go to my selected location/center for screening/documentation. My worries now is no date was fixed for the sermon exercise. How do I go about this. Thanks
Have you selected your centre? Do that first before we go the next step.
pm,i didnt chose noun in my jamb,is it possible i apply in the school without jamb nd without sitting for thier screening excercise?
also,i want to knw if i can stil apply,hope is not too late? lastly,hw much is thier school fees?
It is not possible
Am a graduate of Agri.econs. In FUT minna. I want to apply for my masters in NOUN. What possible course can I go for. I graduated with second class upper. Thank u.
go through this link https://schoolings.org//list-of-courses-offered-in-noun-national-open-university-of-nigeria/
what are the requirement for studying nursing in noun as a secondary school graudate
Nursing requirement in NOUN is same everywhere. See the requirement for Nursing for SSCE Holders:
Candidates for admission into the General Nursing Education Programme of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria must posses the Senior Secondary School Certificate or its equivalent with five credits to include English Language and either Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Health Science at not more than 2 sittings.
But it’s stated on your site that their is no admission into 100 level in nursing except u are a registered nurse with nursing & midwifery council of nigeria.
Please someone who have 2 courses to write does he or she need to pay for the compulsory fee? ForMasters
Yes Ekaette
go to any noun institution nearest to ur resident u will be given ur matric number
Thank you for your reply. This information is those who do not know how to go about getting their matriculation number.
Gud day noun when år d New student resuming, i was screen last 2 week but still waitin for matric number
This information is for you Emmanuel. Mr Akewushola said you should go to any NOUN Institution closest to you and you will be given your matriculation number. You are advised to carry along all relevant documents.
I wish to gain admission into NOUN as an undergraduate for a course in Public Administration. I want to know whether it has been approved by N.U.C for the School and can I go ahead and process it for admission.
Public Admin is an accredited course in NOUN, you can do your physical verification by visiting the nearest NOUN office
does the nursing school need jamb?is the fee d same as the one u posted?
Hello Comfy, yes Nursing schools need JAMB too. The list of courses offered in NOUN as seen in the post are courses currently offered in the university.
I mean what’s the payment plan for proficiency in handset repair? and duration.
Payment is supposed to be made in full. NOUN do not accept payments of school fees in installments
hello, what payment for proficiency training and duration for handset repair? thanks
Payments of school fees for any programme would be made in full