BSc From Home: Full List of Approved Federal Universities, Others Offering Online Degrees in 2026
- Nigeria’s National Universities Commission confirmed that 29 universities were officially approved to run online degree programmes
- The move was reported as part of efforts to widen access to higher education and allow students to earn their BSc degrees from home
- Authorities stated that the approved institutions had met the required standards to deliver quality learning through distance education
The National Universities Commission (NUC) confirmed that several federal, state and private universities had been officially approved to run online degree programmes through distance learning.
This development was reported as part of the government’s effort to expand access to higher education for people across Nigeria.
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The approval meant students could now earn a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from home without needing to attend physical classes.
The institutions listed by the NUC had met the required standards to deliver quality education remotely, offering more flexible options for Nigerian students.
List of Nigerian universities offering online degrees
According to the NUC, the following universities have been approved to provide online degree programmes in 2026:
- University of Ibadan, Ibadan
- Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
- University of Lagos, Akoka
- University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri
- Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
- University of Abuja, Abuja
- Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
- Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
- Lagos State University
- Joseph Ayo Babalola University
- University of Nigeria, Nsukka
- Federal University of Technology, Minna
- Babcock University, Ilishan
- University of Ilorin
- Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti
- Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye
- Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Port Harcourt
- Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto
- Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Agbani
- University of Benin
- University of Calabar
- University of Port Harcourt
- Igbinedion University
- Mountain Top University
- Federal University of Technology, Akure
- Covenant University
- Nasarawa State University
- Delta State University, Abraka
- Nile University, Abuja
The details from the NUC showed that students across Nigeria could now pursue BSc degrees from home through approved universities.
What is distance learning in Nigeria?
Distance Learning Centres in Nigeria have been established to expand access to higher education beyond the brick-and-mortar classrooms.
Approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC), these centres allowed students to study from home while earning recognised degrees.
These centres provide flexible learning opportunities for working professionals, parents, and those who are unable to attend full-time programmes.
Courses are delivered through online platforms, printed materials, and occasional contact sessions, ensuring quality education standards are maintained.
The initiative has reflected global trends in digital learning and is aimed at bridging the educational gaps across regions of the country.
By offering accredited programmes, the centres supported lifelong learning and widened opportunities for Nigerian students.
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Universities in Nigeria offering admission without UTME
Legit.ng also previously reported that there is a federal university in the country that does not require candidates to take the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) for admission to the courses on offer.
While applicants may need to register with the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to formalise their admission process and meet the formal requirements, writing the UTME itself is not a requirement.
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