National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Current School Fees 2023/2024

NOUN is no longer a rookie in Nigeria. It is now popular and enrollment in the school is now high regardless of NOUN school fees. Oftentimes, there are criticisms about this school in the past, because of the fact that they don’t operate like regular universities.

However, this kind of operation is helpful as it encourages many people to attend school, while they earn a living at the same time. The school has several campuses across the country, thereby opening the opportunity to diverse people in the country.

There is no longer any reason to discriminate against the students of NOUN, as graduates of the school can now partake in the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). This implies that these students get every treatment and benefit that graduates from other Nigerian institutions get.

So, if you want to learn more about the school as well as NOUN school fees, you are on the right page. Here, I will enlighten you on what you need to know about the school. Read on.

About the National Open University of Nigeria

Did you know that NOUN has the highest number of students in all the institutions in Nigeria? As a matter of fact, as of 2011, the university had a total number of 150,000 students. This is because the school is giving so many people the opportunity to learn even in the comfort of their own homes and in their prison cells too.

Yes, you read that right. NOUN is also open to inmates in the prisons, who are willing and enthusiastic about furthering their education and getting a higher degree. These inmates do the distance learning programs, submit assignments/papers, write school exams, and at the end of their program, they get their certificates.

Just like any other person. It is really great that NOUN is not writing these set of people off, and even giving them this kind of opportunity.

The idea behind the National Open University, was that it would be the base for distance learning in Nigeria, and this was why it was initially established in 1983 but the idea was not readily accepted and it was suspended in 1984. However, it was re-established in 2001 and has been going strong since then.

The headquarters of the institution used to be in Victoria Island, Lagos, but in 2016, it was moved to Jabi, Abuja. The University has centers all over the country, including Yola, Kano, Port Harcourt, Owerri, Awka, Enugu, Dutse, Osogbo, as well as Uyo, and many more.

HOW DOES THE NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA WORK?

The National Open University of Nigeria does not operate like the usual University. They do not have lectures in a classroom environment, but in places that are called study centers, but only sometimes for some courses. 

The idea of Distance Learning may have once been considered ridiculous in this part of the world; but today, because of the advancement of technology, the knowledge and power of social media, and the embracement of initiatives like YouTube, Skype, etc., many youths have seen the light.

Now, NOUN does not only have older and elderly students, but it also has young people enrolling every session. Another reason why more youths are embracing the idea behind this institution is that NOUN never gets affected by the consistent strikes. Students of NOUN will simply continue with their program regardless of the popular ASUU strike.

Students enrolling in the NOUN do not need to bother themselves with writing the JAMB examination. All they need to do is get a NOUN form which is always on sale. You will agree with me that this makes things less difficult for both the candidates and the school.

THE COURSE MATERIALS

So the first thing you should know about how the National Open University works is the course materials. These course materials are made by teachers/facilitators and they are composed to be easy to read and understand.

When you pick up these learner-centered course materials to read, it has almost the same feeling as if your lecturer was in front of you.

Definitely, there are things in the materials that the student will not understand and will need explanation. This is where the facilitators come in.

THE FACILITATORS

The facilitators are experts in the course you are studying, and they are always available to answer your questions, as well as explain some things that you are unclear about. So when you are studying your materials, the moment you hit a bump, you can readily reach out to your facilitator, and he will put you through.

Also, other students like yourself can put you through, when you reach out to them in the i-learn platform, which is what we will be talking about next.

THE i-LEARN PLATFORM

The i-learn platform is a portal made by the university where online class discussions take place. This platform makes for a virtual classroom where students, as well as lecturers, interact with each other.

Students ask their questions and the facilitators answer. It is also an avenue for students to make friends with one another.

Useful learning materials like the Smart e-Book Digitized lecture video and audio are available on this platform as well and assignments and tests are also made available here.

The Student needs to study on his own every day and when he needs guidance on the things he does not know, he can ask from the facilitators or from the other students on the platform. 

FACE-TO-FACE FACILITATION

Face-to-face facilitation occurs once in a while and this is when the school makes arrangements for students to come into the study centers and have physical interactions with their facilitators.

This arrangement is usually made with the consideration of both the schedules of the students and facilitators. Unlike in conventional universities, face-to-face lecturing is not compulsory for students.

NOUN CURRENT SCHOOL FEES -2023

Although the university management increased their fee this year, it was only increased by #7500 for all courses, and the reason for the increment is to facilitate the e-learning platform, which will benefit all students, in the long run.

For New Students:

For Returning Students in their first semester:

For Returning Students in their second semester:

For the Postgraduate school, new students will pay #40,000, and returning students will pay#23,000 for the first semester, and #13,000 for the second semester.

BANKS TO PAY NOUN SCHOOL FEES

• Zenith Bank
• EcoBank 
• Skye Bank Plc 
• First City Monument Bank 
• UBA
• WEMA Bank Plc.
• IBTC.

HOW MANY FACULTIES DOES NOUN HAVE

There are a total of nine (9) faculties in the National Open University of Nigeria. They are:

• Arts
• Science
• Management Science
• Education
• Social Science
• Law
• Entrepreneurship and General Studies
• Agricultural science
• Health Science

Conclusion

I hope this article has convinced you to pick up a form for the National Open University of Nigeria. And if not, let me say one last thing.

With this institution, not only do you have so much free time to do your own thing (a job, learning a skill, your business venture etc.), but you also do not need to worry about issues like strikes and so you are sure to graduate at the stipulated time. I hope you find this post useful.