The National Open University of Nigeria popularly known as “NOUN” is an institute of Distant Learning established originally in the year 1983 by the Nigerian Federal Government for the purpose of creating an equal platform where despite their social backgrounds; each student will have the opportunity to learn at his/her own pace.
NOUN Admission Application Guide 2025/2026 Academic Session
These steps will aid and inform all aspiring candidates on how to gain admission in to National Open University (NOUN). Take note that all applicants must apply online (e-registration) as mandated by the school board. The admission process id exclusively online through the schools portal which is active 24/7 all year long; registration can be carried out anywhere at any time. NOUN offers the following programmes to all its applicants:
- Certificate Programme
- Diploma Programme
- Undergraduate Programme
- Post Graduate Diploma Programme
- Masters Degree Programme
- Doctor of Philosophy Programme.
For full details on national open university accredited courses, visit their official website www.nou.edu.ng or call 012796686.
STEP1: Before filling the national open university of Nigeria application form, candidates are required to pay a registration fee at one of the designated banks. All payment associated with admission into NOUN are to be made to one of the approved banks.
Names of Banks and Account numbers are as follows:
- First City Monument Bank- 067680617
- Skye Bank- 1790047324
- Zenith Bank- 1012587322
- Ecobank Plc- 0005701770
NOTE: Candidates are expected to verify all account number at the banks, as the school will not be held liable for any wrong transactions during the process of payment.
STEP 2: Candidates are expected to pay the following fees for the NOUN admission forms; each program has its specific fee.
- Undergraduate Programmes- 5,000 naira( Five thousand naira only)
- Postgraduate (PGD and Masters) Programmes- 7,500( Seven thousand five hundred naira only)
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Programmes- 10,000 naira(Ten thousand naira only)
NOTE: When making payments, candidates are expected to ask specifically for a NOUN TELLER.
STEP 3: After successful payments, candidates are to obtain the Application pin code which is equivalent to the amount paid to the bank.
STEP 4: When the steps listed above have been completed, candidates are to visit the official NOUN website www.nou.edu.ng and click on the tab which says “APPLICATION FORM”.
STEP 5: After loading the APPLICATION FORM webpage, candidates are to use the Application Pin obtained from STEP 3 to access their personalized NOUN APPLICATION FORM.
STEP 6: Candidates are to fill the form with the required details and information correctly. The form should be crosschecked and mistakes edited. After accurate details have been edited, press the “SUBMIT BUTTON” which will be located at the bottom of the displayed page.
STEP 7: When the APPLICATION FROM has been successfully submitted, candidates can proceed to printing out their provisional admission letter if qualified.
ALTERNATIVELY, You could follow these steps below
Step 1 – Visit the site www.nouonline.net
Step 2 – On the Home Page, go to the Menu Bar, Click on Apply for Admission
Step 3 – Select either Undergraduate Programme or Postgraduate Programme. Other programme is not available at the moment
Step 4 – Go to “Choose Faculty” (note it can be found at the left hand side of the screen)
Step 5 – Select Faculty
Step 6 – Fill displayed form
Step 7 – Click below to view admission criteria
Step 8 – Click “Apply” to proceed.
Step 9- Take note of the UNIQUE ID displayed
Step 10 – Click ‘Continue’ button
Step 11 – Select Bank Branch as payment type
Step 12 – Click “Pay”
Step 13 – Copy and take your RRR number to any bank branch for payment.
After payment
Step 1 – Perform step 1 to 3
Step 2 – Go to “Continue After Payment”
Step 3 – Input Unique ID, RRR number and Programme
Step 4 – Click “Proceed”
Step 5 – Fill Form. Note: all fields marked with red star are compulsory.
After filling form
Step 1 – Click “Submit”
Step 2 – Print Admission Letter
Step 3 – Visit the nearest study centre for screening
As at the time of writing this article on how to gain admission into National Open University (NOUN), no closing date has been announced by the school board and the application form is still available on the national open university student portal.
The National open university school fees can also be found on the portal.
For further enquires, visit www.nou.edu.ng , Call 012976686 or email info@nou.edu.ng
You can also visit the NOUN office at NO. 14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way Victoria Island, Lagos.
The above are the steps required for applying for admission into the National Open University of Nigeria. The NOUN application form is readily available online for any candidate who is interested in furthering their career in this institution.
If you have any questions as regards NOUN admission form for 2025/2026 academic session, please feel free to reach us via the comment section below and we shall respond accordingly.
Best of luck in your application.
When is registration for 2025/2026 postgraduate in NOUN coming up?
No date yet has been fixed
Pls what are the necessary information to get admission into noun pls if is possible can u give me ur number please
kindly send yours and i will get back to you
please i need to know when the next sales of admission forms of noun for masters programs will be coming up
If you are a registered subscriber you receive an email notification when it is comes out
If i apply tomoro, can i be offered admission if am qualified this year 2018.
Pls if i apply for admission tomoro, and am qualify .will i be admitted to run d program this year 2018
Yes
whats the cut off mark for those applying via HND.
Please how can I know when the sale of master admission form for year 2025/2026 will be out.And how can I join noun blog or of their media platform.
Plz, aw much is noun sch fees for nurse nd mid wife and is d payment per semester or per session.. Tanks
Pls what is required to gain admission in to noun for undergraduate study
Pls I scored 186 in jamb n I wnt to go for biology education will I b given admission
please is Jamb required to gain admission into Noun
No
When is the next sales of masters degree form for 2025/2026 session
It is currently on sale
Pls can I enter the school without me sitting for jamb
Yea you do not need JAMB to gain admission into NOUN(National Open University of Nigeria)
pls if i apply now for master programme will i b given admission immediately?
I want to apply for master Degree program, can i still be given admission this year?
Yes
how van I get my transcript from noun? I want to use it for admission.
You will need to apply.
Please, I was offered Admission into NOUN for a Postgraduate Programme in Mass Communication last Semester. Now,I need to generate my RRR pin so I can proceed for my payment to enable me do my Registration but have not been able to do that. I will appreciate it if I can cet directive of how to go about it. Thank you
Gud evening,please can I apply on awaiting result
Yes you can apply with an awaiting result
Wat are the steps I need to take
Simply purchase the firm as soon as it is out on sale and apply. You will be instructed on how to identify that you are applying with Awaiting Result. There is no special application method for candidates apply with Awaiting Results.
When is 2025/2026 form coming out
its out already
I MADE MY PAYMENT ONLINE VIA REMITA AND I HAVE PRINTED MY ADMISSIONS FORM, THERE IS ANY CONSEQUENCE WHEN I GET TO THE STUDY CENTER FOR SCREENING
I don’t understand your question
does Noun offers fine and applied arts
Please go through NOUN courses for confirmation
Pls, Must I get to the bank before I can get the admission form or can I apply for admission at any cybercafe
You can apply via their website in a cyber cafe or anywhere but not through your mobile phone.
08120178345
please, my exam will be out in September, can I stil aply now
You need your complete O’level before you can apply for NOUN since they don’t require JAMB as a means of admission.
Can I apply without jamb
yes you can
How much is Noun university school fee for accounting and can I apply with my OND results pass mark
Check HERE for NOUN school fees for accounting. Secondly, you can apply with your OND result
Are they offering bsc in NOUN and one more question NOUN have medical laboratory science
MLS is not offered in NOUN though there are other science courses like Environmental science, pure and applied science, Computer science, health science and Nursing
Please is form still out for 2025/2026 section
Yes
Pls can can I go to any of the centers close to me to help me in filling the forms inorder to make it much easier for me?
Yes it is possible
Please can i apply for two hundred level with my NCE grade pass
Yes you can use it as a Direct Entry into NOUN
How much is the school form and when is it closing?🙏
Am having issues registering please I need a phone contact for directions.
Tel: +234 (0)8079917938, 07064701747, 09082907092
WhatsApp: +234 8079917938
Email: centralinfo@noun.edu.ng