Federal University in Nigeria that Offers Admission without UTME Mentioned

• The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) offers a unique pathway to higher education without requiring candidates to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
• As Nigeria’s leading distance-learning university, NOUN provides flexible academic opportunities for students unable to attend conventional institutions
• The admission process is fully automated, ensuring seamless application and near-instant confirmation for qualified candidates

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is a federal institution that does not require candidates to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for admission.

While applicants may need to register with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to formalise their admission process and comply with national education regulations, sitting for the UTME itself is not mandatory.

Established in 1983, NOUN is Nigeria’s premier distance-learning university, designed to provide higher education access to individuals unable to attend conventional universities due to professional or personal commitments.

Admission requirements for NOUN

To qualify for undergraduate admission at NOUN, candidates are typically required to have a minimum of five O-level credits, including English Language and Mathematics.

Additional requirements may apply depending on the chosen programme, which can be viewed upon selecting the desired faculty and entry level on the university’s admission portal.

Step-by-step application process

Applicants interested in securing admission into NOUN must follow a structured application process:

1. Candidates must choose their faculty and programme, ensuring the "View Requirement" button is enabled.

Clicking this button reveals the specific entry requirements and activates the "Apply" button on the pre-payment application page.

2. After selecting their programme, applicants must fill out the necessary details on the pre-payment form before submission.

3. Upon submission, applicants are redirected to Remita to obtain an RRR invoice. This invoice must be used to process payment for the application form.

4. Candidates using a payment card automatically access the online application form, which must be completed before submission. Candidates using an RRR generated from a previous semester must restart the application process up to the Remita stage. They should then input the new Unique ID along with their previous RRR before clicking "Proceed after payment."

See the requirements here.

Instant admission process

The NOUN admission process is fully automated, ensuring candidates receive near-instant confirmation of their admission status upon successful submission.

For individuals seeking flexible learning options without the burden of UTME, the National Open University of Nigeria presents a viable pathway to higher education.

Covenant university shows courses with the highest and lowest school fees

Legit.ng earlier reported that Covenant University has announced the approved tuition fees for the 2024/2025 academic session, outlining the highest and lowest costs across its diverse programmes.

The College of Engineering had the highest fees, where students pursuing degrees in Chemical, Civil, Computer, Information and Communication, Electrical and Electronics, Mechanical, and Petroleum Engineering were required to pay ₦1,747,200.

On the other hand, the most affordable courses were Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management, alongside Marketing, both offered under the College of Management and Social Sciences, with a tuition fee of ₦1,452,450.

Source: Legit.ng