List of Universities that Offer Distance Learning in Nigeria

The Nigerian education sector has provided a form of learning in which students can learn without being physically close to their instructors in a classroom. This is an advanced form of education and it is quite suitable and comfortable for full-time workers, nonresidents, or individuals in remote regions who are unable to attend classroom lectures.

Distance learning is the process of teaching students who might not always be present at school and are separated from their instructors physically. The teaching-learning processes are carried out online via digital means. The Nigerian education sector has provided a platform for this type of learning. Although not all universities in Nigeria have the required facilities to practice Distance Learning.

It might be that you have been wanting to enroll in a Distance Learning programme but you do not know an institution of study to choose from, you don’t need to worry much this page has the answer to your problem. In this article, we will discuss Distance Learning and the list of Universities that offer Distance Learning in Nigeria. Kindly read through this article if you are interested in enrolling in a Distance Learning programme. This page is also suitable for individuals who wish to know about this information you are also encouraged to read this page as well.

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Nigerian Universities that Offer Distance Learning

Distance Learning is offered in the universities listed below. These universities due to their sophisticated facilities and equipment have met the accreditation standards set by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to carry out programmes in Distance Learning. This is the list of the universities that offer Distance Learning in Nigeria:

S/N	UNIVERSITIES	ODL CENTRES
1	University of Ibadan, Ibadan	Distance Learning Centre
2	Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife	Centre for Distance Learning
3	University of Lagos, Akoka	Distance Learning Institute
4	University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri	Centre for Distance Learning
5	Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola	Centre for Distance Learning
6	University of Abuja, Abuja	Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education
7	Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso	LAUTECH Distance Learning Centre
8	Ahmadu Bello University Zaria	Distance Learning Centre ABU, Zaria
9	Lagos State University	Lagos State University Open and Distance Learning and Research Institute
10	Joseph Ayo Babalola University University	JABU Center for Distance Learning
11	The University of Nigeria Nsukka	UNN Center for Distance and e-Learning
12	Federal University of Technology Minna	Center for Open Distance and e-Learning
13	Babcock University Ilishan	Center for Open Distance and e-Learning
14	University of Ilorin	Center for Open and Distance Learning
15	Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti	Open and Distance Learning Centre
16	Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye	Open and Distance Learning Centre
17	Ignatius Ajuru University of Education, Portharcourt	Institute of Distance Education
18	Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto	Centre for Open and Distance Education (CODE)
19	Enugu State University of Science and Technology	Open and Distance Learning Centre, Agbani
20	University of Benin	Centre for Distance Learning,
21	University of Calabar	Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning
22	University of Portharcourt	Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning
23	Igbinedion University	Centre for Open and Distance Learning
24	Mountain Top University	Open and Distance Learning Centre
25	Federal University of Technology Akure	Open and Distance Learning Centre
26	Covenant University	Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning
27	Nasarawa State University	Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning
28	Delta State University, Abraka	Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning

General Admission Requirements for Distance Learning

Candidates with B.Sc must have a Degree in relevant disciplines from a recognized institution
Candidates for Higher National Diploma (HND) National Diploma (ND) or National Certificate in Education (NCE) must possess certificates in relevant disciplines.
Candidates who hold recognized relevant full professional qualifications, particularly ICAN, ACA, ANAN, ACCA, ACMA, ACIA, ACIS, ACIB, CIBN and CII may be considered for admission at enhanced level Provided they have five credits at WASCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (‘O’ Level) or its equivalent, which must include English Language, Mathematics plus any other relevant subjects at not more than two (2) sittings.
Candidates must obtain an original certificate from WASCE/SSCE/GCE/NECO (‘O’ Level) or its equivalent with credit in five (5) subjects including English Language, Mathematics plus any other three (3) relevant subjects in not more than two (2) sittings.

Conclusion

At the time of writing this article, twenty-eight universities in Nigeria have received accreditation by the National Universities Commission (NUC) to offer the Distance Learning Programme. We promise to update this page once more universities receive accreditation to offer a Distance Learning Programme.

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