Online degree universities are high in demand as we speak, especially now that most people want to combine studies with work. The importance of an online degree cannot be overemphasized, the majority of people have seen the need to enrol in online degrees and are desperately searching for approved online degree universities to study.

In this article, we would be highlighting a comprehensive list of the top 8 approved online degree universities in Nigeria for the 2022/2023 academic session. Please, kindly put in mind that these universities are approved by the Federal Ministry of Education, National Youth Service and National Board for Technical Education.

Without much ado, an online degree helps you to focus on your studies while you work, it gives you the opportunity to build yourself and at the same time building wealth for yourself. As a student growing up, I had hard times with my studies because I had no one to support me in my academics. Tuition fees and other students’ levies were a heck for me. 

I had to work to pay my tuition fee and this wasn’t easy at all, so I had to look for a good-paying job that should be able to pay my tuition fee, but then I realized that I had to just drop out from the university.

A few years later, I got knowledge about online degree courses and I decided to apply. Now, I am a graduate of Financial Accounting from the University of Nigeria, Nnsuka, Nigeria. I credit the online degree course I took.

This is the reason I admonish students not to take chances when it comes to studies. There are many online degree universities in the world. These universities offer great online courses for 4 years or as described in your course prospectus.

Below are highlights of the top 8 Approved Online Degree Universities for 2022 Session

Ahmadu Bello University

The Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria is located in Kaduna State, Nigeria and was founded in 1962 as the University of Northern Nigeria, and currently headed by Professor Kabir Balaba is the Vice-Chancellor. The University is approved by the Federal Government of Nigeria, The institution is recognized throughout the world and currently ranking 1787 internationally and 2 in Nigeria.

ABU Zaria has about 30,000 students with over 5,000 academic staff as of 2020.

ABU Online Degree Courses

ABU distance learning is designed to help you gain a degree certificate from anywhere you are living in the world. The school is focused and flexible receive lectures online from anywhere around the world.

ABU Offers Undergraduate Online Degree courses in the following areas:

• Nursing Science (BNSc.)
• Business Administration (B.Sc)
• Economics (B.Sc)
• Public Administration (B.Sc)
• Accounting (B.Sc)
• Computer Science (B.Sc)
• International Studies (B.Sc)
• Political Science (B.Sc)
• Sociology (B.Sc)

ABU Offers Postgraduate Diploma Online Degree courses in the following areas:

• Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
• Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)

The School also offers Online Master Degree Programmes in the following areas:

• MBA – Finance and Investment
• MBA- Marketing
• MBA – Human Resources
• MIAD – Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy
• MLCJ – Master in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
• Master in Information Management
• MPA – Master In Public Administration
• MPH – Master In Public Health

ABU Tuition Fee

Kindly be informed that courses cost N10,000 each. 100L First semester for example: (6 courses * N10,000) + (N10,000 one-off acceptance fee) + (N10,000 examination fee per semester) + (N8, 500 miscellaneous fees per session) = N88, 500 for computer science.

Undergraduate

• ₦ 10,000, Per Course
• Acceptance: ₦10,000
• Examination Fee: ₦10,000 Per Semester
• Miscellaneous: ₦8,500 Per session

Postgraduate MBA and PGD

• ₦ 20,000 Per Course
• Acceptance: ₦10,000
• Examination Fee: ₦10,000 Per Semester
• Miscellaneous: ₦8,500 Per session

NB – The examination fee is paid every semester and the miscellaneous fee is paid per session.

Duration

Course duration is 4 years for Undergraduate  

Obafemi Awolowo University

OAU is also a federal government-owned institution founded in 1961 with a students population of about 35,000. The school is currently ranked 1174 best university internationally and 3 in Nigeria. Obafemi Awolowo University is currently headed by Professor Eyitope Ogungbenro Ogunbodede as the current Vice-Chancellor.

OAU Online degree courses allow you to study from the comfort of your home, which means you can be just anywhere to receive lectures. The syllabus and course outline will be sent to you via available means of communication from the school.

ABU Offers Undergraduate Online Degree courses in the following areas:

Foundation Programmes

• Pre-degree        
• Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board (JUPEB)

Certificate Programmes

• Certificate Course in French Language   
• Certificate Course in Gender and Development Studies
• Certificate Course in Portuguese Language
• Postgraduate Certificate Course in Gender Studies         

Diploma Programmes

• Diploma in Conservation Science and Tourism
• Diploma in Dramatic Art
• Diploma in Education
• Diploma in Fine and Applied Arts
• Diploma in Music
• Diploma in Physical and Health Education
• Diploma in Yoruba Studies
• Professional Diploma in Oral Health

Undergraduate Degree Programmes

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Scienc
• Bachelor’s Degree in Agric. Extension & Community Engineering              
• Postgraduate Degree Programmes
• Executive Master’s in Information Technology
• Executive Master’s in Public Administration
• Executive Master’s in Public Health
• Executive Master’s in Technology Management
• Executive Master’s in Real Estate
• Executive Master’s in Environmental Management
• Executive Master’s in Actuarial Science
• Executive Masters in Managerial Psychology
• Executive Masters of Technology in ICT Policy and Regulations
• Executive Masters in Interior Design
• Executive Masters in Professional Economics     
• Executive Masters in Geographic Information System   

Tuition fees

The tuition fee ranges from N200,000 to N2,000,000,000

Duration of Course

The duration of course for undergraduate programme is 4 years and for postgraduate and master degree is applied according to the course outlined in the prospectus.

University of Lagos, Nigeria

The University of Lagos was founded in 1962 and has since produced notable alumni, every year massive aspirants apply for the school for one course or the other due to its prestige and popularity. The school currently ranked 3 in Nigeria and 1944 internationally in the 2020 world rank report.

The University of Lagos is headed by Oluwatoyin Ogundipe as the Vice-Chancellor with over 55,000 students and over 4,000 staff with 253 professors.

Unilag Online degree is an organ of the school that operates and coordinates the open and distance learning courses. The Section has its own separate management and academic board and employs its own staff and coordinates all the academic activities pertaining to distance learning.

Unilag Online degree offers the programme in the following disciplines: B.Sc. Accounting, B.Sc. Business Administration, B.Sc. Economics and B.Sc. Public Administration which span three to five years, courses in Education Science also span between two to five years depending on the entry qualifications of the candidate.            

Other Online degree courses offered by the University of Lagos  are as follows:

• B.Sc. Accounting
• B.Sc. Business Administration
• B.Sc. Economics
• B.Sc. Public Administration

B.Sc. Education with a specialization in the following subject areas:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Mathematics
• Business Education
• Economics
• B.Ed. Early Childhood Education
• B.A. Education/English

Tuition Fee

Unilag tuition fee ranges between N50,000 – N150,000 depending on the faculty and course you are applying for. Also, there are other miscellaneous to carry out during the course of your studies.

University of Ibadan

The University of Ibadan is a government-owned institution, established in 1948. According to history, the school is said to be the first university in Nigeria, it became fully-fledged in 1962 and later became an independent university in 1963 and of course, the oldest degree-awarding university in Nigeria.

The University of Ibadan has currently ranked the best university in Nigeria, taking the lead from covenant university a few years ago and is ranking 1167 internationally. The school has so far produced notable alumni and ambassadors of education, Some of the notable alumni include Prof. Wole Soyinka, Chinua Achebe, Pastor, William Kumuyi among others.

UI is now headed by the Sultan of Sokoto, Saad Abubakar who is currently the Vice-Chancellor. There are about 30,000 students and the acceptance rate is 20%.

UI distance learning allows students to access and download lecture materials online, interact with fellow students and carry out studies and assignments from anywhere they are around the world.

List of Faculties available in University of Ibadan

• Agriculture
• Arts
• College of Medicine
• Education
• Law
• Science
• Pharmacy
• Technology
• The Social Sciences
• Veterinary Medicine
• ITeMS Learning Resources
• Renewable Natural Resources
• General
• Multidisciplinary Studies
• Economics and Management Sciences
• Environmental Design and Management
• Institute of Education
• Centre For General Studies

UI tuition fee

The school fees for the university of Ibadan online degree course ranges between N70,000 to N120,000 with other miscellaneous expenses per session.

University of Abuja

The University of Abuja is situating at the heart of Nigeria, the Federal Capital Territory. The institution was established in 1988 as a dual-mode university to run both online degree courses and conventional learning programmes.  

The University of Abuja has a student population of about 14,000 with 10 faculties, headed by Prof. Abdul-Rasheed Na’Allah as the current Vice-Chancellor. The school is known for its commitment to excellence and prestige.

The institution is ranked 27th in Nigeria and 5077^th internationally. Some of the notable alumni of the school include Ummi El-Rufai, Umar Balogi II, Kanoyo O. Kanayo, Suleiman Abba and others.

One good thing about the University of Abuja Online degree course is that they offer live teaching lectures via their social media handles, you can submit your assignment, download course materials and interact with course mates via the available social platforms created.

The University currently has the following disciplines:

• B. A English Language
• B. A English Literature
• B. A Linguistics
• B. A Arabic
• B. A History and Diplomatic Studies
• B. A Christian Religious Studies
• B. A Islamic Studies
• B. A Philosophy
• B. A. Ed Guidance and Counseling
• B. A. Ed Education English
• B.Sc. Ed Education Geography
• B. Sc. Accounting
• B. Sc. Business Administration
• B. Sc. Public Administration
• Faculty of Social Science
• B. Sc. Economics
• B. Sc. Geography and Environmental Management
• B. Sc. Political Science

Tuition Fees

The tuition fee for the university of Abuja online degree course ranges between N60,000 to N80,000 per session.

University of Benin

The University of Benin is one of the oldest universities in Nigeria established in 1970 with two campuses located in Benin City, the school is owned by the Federal Government of Nigeria and is headed by Lilian Salami.

The school is also known for its outstanding performance and excellence; it is currently ranked no. 9 in Nigeria and 2919 internationally. The University of Benin has graduated notable alumni which include Basketmouth, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Emmanuel Agoje and others. The school happens to be the most sought-after university in Nigeria.

The University of Benin currently has about 42 available courses:

• B. A. (English and Literature);
• B. A. (International Studies and Diplomacy);
• B. A. (Mass Communication);
• B. A. (Ed) (Adult Education);
• B. A. (Ed) (Adult Education, English & Literature);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Adult Education, Economics and Statistics);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Adult Education, Political Science);
• B. A. (Ed) (History);
• B. A. (Ed) (French);
• B. A. (Ed) (Fine Arts);
• B. A. (Ed) (Edo Language);
• B. A. (Ed) (Religious Studies);
• B. A. (Ed) (Eng. & Literature);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Biology);
• B. Sc (Ed) (Chemistry);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Computer Science);
• B. Sc (Ed) (Integrated Science);
• B. Sc (Ed) (Mathematics);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Physics);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Social Studies);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Human Kinetics);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Health Education);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Environmental Education);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Economics & Statistics);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Geography & Regional Planning);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Political Science);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Educational Management);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Library and Information Science);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Childhood and Primary Education)
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Agricultural Education);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Business Education with options in Accounting Education and Office Technology and Management);
• B. Sc. (Ed) (Home Economics Education);
• B. Sc (Ed) (Industrial and Technical Education with options in Automobile, Electrical/Electronics, Building/Woodwork and Metal Work Technology);
• B. Sc. (Accounting);
• B. Sc. (Banking and Finance);
• B. Sc. (Industrial Physics);
• B. Sc. (Computer Science);
• B.Sc.  (Statistics)
• B. Sc. (Public Administration);
• B.Sc. (Political Science)
• B. Sc. (Social Work);
• Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm. D) Conversion

Tuition fees

University of Benin online degree course for Fresh students is N139,000 and N120,000 for returning students, N145, for final year students.

National Open University of Nigeria

The National Open University of Nigeria is an open and distance learning institution established in 1983. The school is said to be the most populated distance learning institution in Nigeria with a students’ population of over 500,000.

The school is known for its commitment to excellence and watch-ward. NOUN has learning centres in the 36 states of the federation, with its head office in Lagos, Nigeria. NOUN has a remarkable mode of delivering lectures ranging from Online to Offline. The school has a student portal where all continuous assessment tests is been carried out.

In fact, if you are looking for a self-centred online degree university, your first choice should be the National Open University of Nigeria. The school gives you the opportunity to work and learn!

Some of the notable Alumni of the National Open University of Nigeria include Olusegun Obasanjo, Ini Edo among many others.

Admission and the process of gaining admission into the university is not a daunting task as it is a pick and run programme. There are about eight faculty including the science. For a list of courses available in NOUN, please kindly refer to the official website for more details.

Tuition fee

The National Open University tuition fee ranges between N45,000 to 70,000 depending on the faculty and courses registered.

Conclusion

The above is a list of the 8 topmost online degree universities in Nigeria. Which any choice you pick is good for any career opportunity, however, you will have to do your own diligent research to know which one suits your career prospect and need.

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