Top 10 Best  Accredited online universities for students in Nigeria 2022

Top 10 Best Accredited online universities for students in Nigeria 2022

GoldenNewsNg learnt that the Offline education is gradually giving way to online learning or at the very least, the “blended learning approach”.

there are a few universities in Nigeria that have been accredited as online universities.

Below are Top 10 Best  Accredited online universities for students in Nigeria 2022 and some of the courses they offer:

1. National Open University

2. University of Ibadan

3.Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife – Centre for Distance Learning
4. University of Lagos
5. The University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri Centre for Distance Learning
6. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola
7.University of Abuja
8. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
9. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria
10. Lagos State University

The National Open University : The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), is a leading open distance learning institution in Nigeria, providing functional, flexible, accessible, and cost-effective education for all who seek knowledge.

The school currently has 78 Study Centres spread across the six geo-political zones of the country. The current student population stands at over five hundred thousand.

It is important to note that only a certain percentage of student activities are done online as you would be required to visit their regular schools for periodic examinations.

They offer B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D.

You would, however, need to reconfirm this on their website.

2 University of Ibadan

UI online learning is particularly very robust as the school boasts of an assortment of courses.

Their online courses range from Agriculture, Arts, Education, Law, Pharmacy, Technology, The Social Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Economics and Management Sciences, etc.

On UI online learning portal, students have access and are allowed to download lecture materials and assignments.

School fees: Not specified

Find out more on their official website.

3. Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife – Centre for Distance Learning

OAU is one of the best online universities in Nigeria offering flexible learning options to students from across the country and beyond.

OAU online education provides increased educational opportunities to those disadvantaged by limited time, distance, gender discrimination, old age or physical disability, etc.

Their programs cut across different levels and fields of study such as Pre-degree, Undergraduate, Diploma, and post-graduate.

School fees: Find more information on their official website

4. University of Lagos

Unilag is one of the universities that operates extensively online in Nigeria. The school’s Distant Learning Institute oversees distant/online learning in Unilag.

Unilag Distance Learning Institute offers degree programmes in the following disciplines: B.Sc. Accounting, B.Sc. Business Administration, B.Sc. Economics, B.Sc. Public Administration.

They also offer B.Sc. Education with a specialization in the following subject areas: Biology, Chemistry

Physics, Mathematics, Business Education, Economics. Etc.

The courses in B.Sc. Accounting, B.Sc. Business Administration, B.Sc. Economics and B.Sc. Public Administration span three to five years, courses in Education Science span between two to five years depending on the entry qualifications of the candidate.

You can find more information on their official website

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5. The University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri Centre for Distance Learning

The Centre for Distance Learning University of Maiduguri currently runs fifteen (15) versatile and reputable degree programmes.

Find more information on their official website

6. Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola

Another university that offers an online degree in Nigeria is MAUTECH, Yola. The school is approved and accredited to teach students using distant/online learning.

The Centre for Distant Learning of MAUTECH is a platform for e-learning that aims to, among others, provide unlimited access to a large number of students to earn recognized degrees.

Some of the online degrees they offer included courses such as:

Economics

Accounting

Community Health

Business Management

Guidance and Counseling

Language and Communication Arts

Educational Management and Planning

Find more information about their e-learning here.

7. University of Abuja

Uniabuja is one of the easiest online universities in Nigeria.

The school has built its capacity as a standard university providing online learning for students from across the country.

Some of the online degree programs include:

B.SC Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Geography, Public Administration, Banking Finance

B.SC (ED) Economics and Agriculture

B.A. English

B.A. (ED) English

Find more information about online degrees offered in Uniabuja from their official website.

8. Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso

Another university that offers an online degree in Nigeria is LAUTECH.

The school has an accredited and recognized Distant Learning Centre that provides online education for students who want to opt for online/e-learning.

The school’s philosophy is focused on how to open up access to high-quality, international standards and appropriate education in a setting that is flexible, open, and civilized.

The school also recognizes the fact that learning is not restricted by age or location; earning is a lifelong process; that takes place throughout life and in a range of situations.

Find out more on their official website

9. Ahmadu Bello University Zaria

The Ahmadu Bello University was established in October 1962 and presently has a population of about 30,000 undergraduate and 10,000 postgraduate students drawn from various parts of Africa and the rest of the world.

The Distance Learning Centre which provides an online learning experience for students was set up to ensure qualitative, accessible, and timely delivery of approved academic programmes to its students without distinction.

I’ll recommend this school for any student who wants to study and earn a degree online in Nigeria because of their pay-per-course model.

The per course fee structure of the e-learning programme makes it very affordable for anyone willing to learn to get started immediately.

Students do not have to pay any huge upfront costs and can take their courses as funds become available to them.

They offer bachelor’s promrammes, master’s programmes, and postgraduate Diplomas.

Visit their official website for more.

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10. Lagos State University

LASU is also one of the best online accredited schools in Nigeria.

They offer online undergraduate and graduate courses in management sciences, social sciences, and general studies.

LASU also offers online options for Continuing education, Executive and professional education, and Courses in education are available.

For more information on their online courses, school fees, and application, see their official website.