10 Best Online Universities In Nigeria 2022

In this article, we are going to inform you about the top ten best online universities in Nigeria.

Online study is simply described as planned learning pursued in a place other than where the instruction is offered, using the Internet.

Online learning, also known as e-learning is when you take courses online instead of in a physical classroom.

It allows students to earn their degrees primarily or entirely via an internet-connected computer.

The only thing with online classes is that it requires students to attend virtual lectures at a set time each week.

These courses are known as synchronous and allow students to view lectures in real time.

Due to advancement in technology, most people now make use of e-learning especially second-degree seekers, busy or sick students etc.

The benefits of E-learning are that; it enables self-paced learning, helps us stay relevant in a quickly changing world,it is more accessible to all and the fact that it is resource efficient.

Just like everything in life has disadvantages.

The disadvantages of online classes include the fact that student feedback is limited.

It could cause social isolation, requires strong self-motivation and time management skills.

There is lack of communicational skill development in online students and there is high level of cheating during examinations.

The Best Online Universities in Nigeria

Here are the top 10 best online uniiversities in Nigeria

1. National Open University.

National Open University popularly known as NOUN is an NUC accredited university that has its branches in almost all of the 36 states and Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria.

The school allows online classes although not all activities are done online.

Some of them are done physically.

NOUN is also one of the online universities that offer online BSc degrees in Nigeria although students are required to visit their regular schools for periodic examinations.

The university is also known for offering the best online courses at a flexible pace to enable students to achieve their goals of completing online programmes in the university.

The processes of admission for NOUN include:

  • Visit the National Open University official website www.nouonline.net
  • On the Home Page, go to the Menu Bar, Click on Apply for Admission
  • Select either Undergraduate Programme or Postgraduate Programme. Other programme is not available at the moment
  • Goto “Choose Faculty” which can be found at the left-hand side of the screen.
  • Select Faculty
  • Fill displayed form
  • Click below to view admission criteria
  • Click “Apply” to proceed.
  • Take note of the UNIQUE ID displayed
  • Click ‘Continue’ button
  • Select Bank Branch as payment type
  • Click “Pay”
  • Copy and take your RRR number to any bank branch for payment.
  • Perform step 1 to 3
  • Goto “Continue After Payment”
  • Input Unique ID, RRR number and Programme
  • Click “Proceed”
  • Fill Form. 
  • Click “Submit”
  • Print Admission Letter
  • Visit the nearest study centre for screening

List of Faculties at NOUN

  • Agricultural Sciences
  • Arts
  • Centre for Entrepreneurship and General Studies (CE&GS)
  • Education
  •  Health Sciences
  • Law
  • Management sciences
  • Social sciences.

List of NOUN Undergraduate degree programs

  • New students pay 36,000
  • Returning students pay 18,000
  • Exam fee is 1000 per course
  • Project fee is 15,000

List of Noun Postgraduate degree school fees

  • New students pay 35,000
  • Returning students pay 18,000
  • Exam fee is 2000 per course
  • Project fee is 25,000
  • Master’s project is 40,000

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2. University of Ibadan

The University of Ibadan, the second university on our list is another famous Nigerian University that offers online education.

UI itself which is located in Ibadan, Oyo state, provides various distance learning programmes to students who want to pursue their dream courses online from any part of the world.

UI’s online learning centres are located in a few states across the country.

List of Online Diploma Courses at University of Ibadan

Here are the UI online Diploma courses;

  • Theatre Arts
  • Statistics
  • Psychology
  • Management studies
  • Communication and Language Arts
  • History and Diplomatic Studies
  • Applied Yoruba
  • Social works
  • HIV/AIDS/STI Education
  • School Media Programme
  • Teacher Education
  • Educational management.
  • Human Kinetics and Health Education
  • Adult Education and Community Development
  • Librarianship
  • Industrial Relations and Trade Unionism etc.

The school fees for all the online programs are;

  • 100 level: #50,000
  • 200 level: #44,000
  • 300 level: #51,000

Admission processes are;

  • To begin with, visit the DLC Application portal
  • Scroll to the end of the page and click on NEW APPLICATION
  • Fill the form and pay the N10,000 application fee which doesn’t include the bank charge.
  • After the payment, fill the application form and submit it.
  • Print the completed form and acknowledgment slip for references.

3. The University of Abuja.

The University of Abuja known as UniAbuja is one of the best online universities in Nigeria.

However, it is considered as a first-class one, because the price is relatively low and affordable.

Students and the teaching system adopted is the top line, the same for the online learning environment.

University of Abuja campus is located at Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria.

List of Online Courses available in UniAbuja;

  • Economics
  • Political Science   
  • Sociology
  • Business Administration   
  • Public Administration

Admission processes include;

  • You must first visit the school’s website; https://portal.uniabuja.edu.ng
  • Click on “Click here to apply”
  • Click on Distance Learning
  • Enter the requested details and then click Next
  • On the payment preview page, click on Generate RRR
  • Click make payment and you will be redirected to the Remita platform, enter your card details
  • After a successful payment, you will be redirected back to the portal and application number generated and you will be logout out.
  • Click on “Main Login”, enter the generated application number and surname as the password to continue the application process

4. Obafemi Awolowo University.

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is a government-owned Nigerian university that offers online classes in different courses.

The university which is situated at Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria offers various online courses that are well recognized, including diploma, bachelor, and postgraduate programmes.

Admission processes

  • Visit the official website; www.apply.oaucdl.edu.ng to apply.
  • Click on sign up
  • Fill out and submit the signup form on the displayed page.
  • Login to your email to complete your sign-up.
  • Now you can sign in to your account.
  • Complete and submit your application form
  • Print out your Application Summary slip

Courses available and fees here include;

  • Department of Nursing Science (196,000)
  • Management and Accounting(151,500)
  • Department of Economics (151,500)

5. The University of Lagos.

Bagging the fifth spot on our list, the University of Lagos which is located in Lagos Nigeria is one of the Nigerian universities with the strongest distance learning programs.

University of Lagos is a nice university that offers both undergraduate and postgraduate courses online like;

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Public Administration

Admission processes;

  • First, log on to the JAMB CAP Website and Register (Part-Time). You should also pay a sum of 3,500 to get a registration number.
  • Then go to UNILAG Application Portal http://applications.unilag.edu.ng
  • Click “Start Fresh Application”
  • Select Distance Learning Institute as application type, then provide your Surname, First Name, Middle Name, JAMB Registration Number, Mobile Phone Number, and e-mail address.
  • Click the “Pay now” to pay online, the application fee of N17,500 (Seventeen Thousand Five Hundred Naira) Only. OR Print the Payment advice with Remita Number to make payment at any Commercial Bank.
  • Return to the application portal after payment click “continue application” enter your payment reference number and your surname in lower case as password.
  • Complete all required details and upload necessary documents
  • Complete the application form, submit it online and print a copy. (Candidates can save their application form for later editing).

6. Ahmadu Bello University

Ahmadu Bello University, also known as ABU is located at Zaria, Kaduna state.

They offer a wide range of courses and degree programs such as MBA programs, Postgraduate, undergraduate programs, etc.

Their undergraduate programs include;

  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Public Administration
  • Nursing Science

For masters degree they have just MBA and for post graduate, Post graduate Diploma in Education.

ABU’s e-learning platform is high qualitied and allows you to study and learn from home effectively.

Admission processes.

  • To apply, visit their website; http://apply.abudlc.edu.ng/
  • Select the Programme you wish to apply and click on the link.
  • Once you have successfully gone through the screening exercise, all that’s left for you to do is to register your courses, make payment and begin.

7. Joseph Ayo Babalola University

The Centre for Distance Learning, Joseph Ayo Babalola University (CDL JABU) which is located at Osun state Nigeria, was established in response to the yearning of a large number of people for a flexible mode of tertiary education, and to provide access to teeming Nigerians who currently, due to cost, do not have access to tertiary education.

The school’s online classes are also top notch because it was provided to enable students who can’t afford full cost of attending traditional classroom learning in higher institution.

JABU also offers online courses to students who seek to study online bachelor and master degree programme.

Admission processes

  • Visit the school’s website; www.cdl.jabu.edu.ng
  • Click on Online Application, then on Start Application.
  • Provide your information, then click on submit button to generate an RRR Number
  • Select the Payment Method and click to pay with the card the sum of Five thousand Naira (N5,000.00)
  • Print and take the RRR Number slip to any commercial bank nationwide to pay the sum of Five thousand Naira Only (N 5,000.00) on Remita.
  • Log on to the website to fill and submit the application form online after which you are to print the application form.

8. University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

UNN which is located at Enugu, Nigeria is the eight university on our list of online universities in Nigeria.

It was deemed fit to be added to this list because of the way the university considers individuals who want a very flexible system of learning that maintains almost the same on-campus learning experience and degree.

University of Nigeria also offers various degrees like MSc, BSc, BA etc.

9. University of Port Harcourt

University of Port Harcourt known as Uniport is another outstanding university that offers several online bachelor’s and master’s degree program courses.

Courses offered;

  • Economics
  • Law
  • Marketing
  • Accounting
  • Computer Science
  • Sociology
  • Political and Administrative Studies

Application processes

To apply visit the school’s website; http://odel.uniport.edu.ng

To apply for admission to the University of Port Harcourt’s ODeL programmes.

Please, submit the online application and complete all required forms.

The online applications can be completed in several sessions; that is, you can save and come later to complete your application.

Note, however, that you must copy your application number because you will require it to resume your application.

It is located at Choba, Port Harcourt, Rivers State and has been accredited by National Universities Commission.

10. Federal University of Technology, Minna

The Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUTMINNA) is the last but not the least university on our list that provides a leading distance learning programme that allows you to study online in a high-quality online learning platform with well-structured programme pacing.

It is accredited by the NUC and located in Minna, Niger state an urban city.

The cost of study here is also affordable and the university even offers various degree programs.

Visit https://codel.futminna.edu.ng/ for more info.

Summary of the best online universities in Nigeria.

I hope this article was able to efficiently educate and inform you about the top ten best online universities we have here in Nigeria.

I hope you achieved whatever reason it was that drew your attention to this article.

At least, now you know that there are various ways to get a degree without necessarily going to the school and attending physical lectures and classes.

The universities listed above are the major ones and the best in Nigeria as at now.

If you are one of those interested in gaining a degree through online classes.

Thank your lucky stars you found this article and about the cost of the online classes, feel free to check the schools’ website to ascertain that.

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  1. I would like to know the schools that allows candidates to write their periodic exams online or schools whose online degrees can be accessed by students who are not in Nigeria.