FEDERAL InstitutionFCT State

National Open University of Nigeria

5.0
·4 student reviews

Institutional Overview

National Open University of Nigeria is a federal university located in FCT State, Nigeria. It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programs across multiple faculties, with tuition of roughly ₦15,000–₦60,000 per session.

Accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

Faculties & Academic Disciplines

EducationHumanitiesAgricultureSocial SciencesEnvironmental SciencesSciencesEngineeringMedicineLaw

Courses & Cutoff Marks

60 programs indexed
Course NameUTME CutoffCompetitiveness2 SittingsDirect Entry
Education and Mathematics140 ptsLOWYesYes
Library and Information Science140 ptsLOWYesYes
Guidance and Counselling140 ptsLOWYesYes
Theatre and Performing Arts140 ptsLOWYesYes
Religious Studies / Christian Religious Studies140 ptsLOWYesYes
Linguistics and African Languages140 ptsLOWYesYes
Animal Science141 ptsLOWYesYes
Education and English141 ptsLOWYesYes
Education and Biology141 ptsLOWYesYes
Fine and Applied Arts143 ptsLOWYesYes
Fisheries and Aquaculture143 ptsLOWYesYes
History and International Studies148 ptsLOWYesYes
Criminology and Security Studies148 ptsLOWYesYes
Philosophy148 ptsLOWYesYes
Environmental Science150 ptsLOWYesYes
Agriculture150 ptsLOWYesYes
Geography152 ptsLOWYesYes
Sociology153 ptsLOWYesYes
Food Science and Technology155 ptsLOWYesYes
Public Administration155 ptsLOWYesYes
Botany156 ptsLOWYesYes
Zoology157 ptsLOWYesYes
Urban and Regional Planning157 ptsLOWYesYes
Political Science160 ptsLOWYesYes
Chemistry160 ptsLOWYesYes
Estate Management160 ptsLOWYesYes
Quantity Surveying162 ptsLOWYesYes
English Language and Literature163 ptsLOWYesYes
Marketing163 ptsLOWYesYes
Public Health166 ptsLOWYesNo
Building Technology167 ptsLOWYesYes
Statistics167 ptsLOWYesYes
Psychology169 ptsLOWYesYes
Biochemistry169 ptsLOWYesYes
Mathematics170 ptsLOWYesYes
Physics170 ptsLOWYesYes
Mass Communication173 ptsLOWYesYes
Agricultural Engineering174 ptsLOWYesYes
Information Systems175 ptsLOWYesYes
Business Administration175 ptsLOWYesYes
Microbiology176 ptsLOWYesYes
Surveying and Geoinformatics178 ptsLOWYesYes
Banking and Finance183 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Economics184 ptsMODERATEYesYes
International Relations185 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Architecture188 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Accounting190 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Metallurgical and Materials Engineering190 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Data Science194 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Electrical/Electronic Engineering200 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Chemical Engineering201 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Software Engineering202 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Mechanical Engineering205 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Cybersecurity205 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Biomedical Engineering208 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Computer Science208 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Civil Engineering209 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Actuarial Science211 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Petroleum Engineering216 ptsMODERATEYesYes
Law229 ptsHIGHYesYes

Student & Alumni Insights

Verified alumnus★★★★★

Great lecturers and a lively campus. Hostel space is competitive though — apply early.

Verified alumnus★★★★★

Great lecturers and a lively campus. Hostel space is competitive though — apply early.

Verified alumnus★★★★★

Great lecturers and a lively campus. Hostel space is competitive though — apply early.

Verified alumnus★★★★★

Great lecturers and a lively campus. Hostel space is competitive though — apply early.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does National Open University of Nigeria accept O'Level results from two sittings?

Policy varies by department at National Open University of Nigeria. Most courses accept two sittings, but highly competitive departments (especially Medicine) at more selective institutions may require a single sitting — check the specific course on its profile page here for the exact policy.

What is the tuition fee at National Open University of Nigeria?

Tuition at National Open University of Nigeria is estimated at ₦15,000–₦60,000 per session, depending on course and level. This is illustrative — confirm exact figures on the school's official portal before making financial plans.

Does National Open University of Nigeria provide on-campus hostel accommodation?

National Open University of Nigeria has limited or no on-campus hostel accommodation — most students live off-campus.

Does National Open University of Nigeria accept O'Level results from two sittings?

Policy varies by department at National Open University of Nigeria. Most courses accept two sittings, but highly competitive departments (especially Medicine) at more selective institutions may require a single sitting — check the specific course on its profile page here for the exact policy.

What is the tuition fee at National Open University of Nigeria?

Tuition at National Open University of Nigeria is estimated at ₦15,000–₦60,000 per session, depending on course and level. This is illustrative — confirm exact figures on the school's official portal before making financial plans.

Does National Open University of Nigeria provide on-campus hostel accommodation?

National Open University of Nigeria has limited or no on-campus hostel accommodation — most students live off-campus.

Does National Open University of Nigeria accept O'Level results from two sittings?

Policy varies by department at National Open University of Nigeria. Most courses accept two sittings, but highly competitive departments (especially Medicine) at more selective institutions may require a single sitting — check the specific course on its profile page here for the exact policy.

What is the tuition fee at National Open University of Nigeria?

Tuition at National Open University of Nigeria is estimated at ₦15,000–₦60,000 per session, depending on course and level. This is illustrative — confirm exact figures on the school's official portal before making financial plans.

Does National Open University of Nigeria provide on-campus hostel accommodation?

National Open University of Nigeria has limited or no on-campus hostel accommodation — most students live off-campus.

Does National Open University of Nigeria accept O'Level results from two sittings?

Policy varies by department at National Open University of Nigeria. Most courses accept two sittings, but highly competitive departments (especially Medicine) at more selective institutions may require a single sitting — check the specific course on its profile page here for the exact policy.

What is the tuition fee at National Open University of Nigeria?

Tuition at National Open University of Nigeria is estimated at ₦15,000–₦60,000 per session, depending on course and level. This is illustrative — confirm exact figures on the school's official portal before making financial plans.

Does National Open University of Nigeria provide on-campus hostel accommodation?

National Open University of Nigeria has limited or no on-campus hostel accommodation — most students live off-campus.