Welcome to the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) – the largest university in Nigeria by student enrollment and national reach. With just a click, you are now part of the largest community of flexible, open, and distance learning in West Africa. We take pride in being the only institution licensed by the National Universities Commission to offer single-mode Open and Distance Education to learners across Nigeria.
Accessible and Flexible Learning
At NOUN, our programs are designed to make education accessible, flexible, and available for you at all times, in any place, and at your own pace. With 103 study centres spread across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, we provide the necessary physical infrastructure, human and material resources, and top-notch ICT competencies for learning. All our accredited programs comply with the best global standards of education.
A Community of Lifelong Learners
With over 500,000 enrolled students from all walks of life, NOUN stands as Nigeria’s leading institutional partner in developing essential skills and competencies. Our mission is to promote adult literacy and economic empowerment through education. Our programs are designed to cater to various fields, including:
- Sciences: Agricultural, Biological, Computational, Environmental, Health, Management, Mathematical, Physical, and Social Sciences.
- Arts and Humanities.
- ICT and Entrepreneurship studies.
Centres of Excellence
Our Centres of Excellence inspire thousands of learners in vocational and special competence programs for personal improvement. Supported by reputable international partners like the World Bank and the Commonwealth of Learning, these centres provide invaluable resources and expertise.
Global Opportunities and Partnerships
NOUN offers access to global opportunities through our international linkages with the worldwide community of distance learning. Our institutional partners include:
- Commonwealth of Learning (COL, Canada)
- African Council for Distance Education (ACDE)
- International Council for Distance Education (ICDE)
- Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
These partnerships ensure that our students benefit from the best practices and opportunities in distance education worldwide.
Enhance Your Learning Experience
We encourage you to take full advantage of our online student registration facilities, course facilitation, and 24-hour access to open educational resources. These tools are designed to improve your learning experience, no matter where you are or what time it is.
