At least five open universities accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in Nigeria now offer admission without requiring candidates to sit for the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) UTME.

The institutions allow prospective students to gain admission using only their O’Level results, providing an alternative pathway to tertiary education for thousands of Nigerians.

This development is seen as a strategic effort to expand access to higher education, particularly for working adults, non-traditional students, and those who face challenges with the conventional JAMB system.

Education experts have applauded the move, urging prospective students to take advantage of the flexible entry requirements and the growing credibility of open and distance learning in Nigeria.

Here’s a refined list of five NUC‑approved open or distance-learning universities in Nigeria that offer admission without requiring JAMB UTME:

1. National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).

2. Open University of Nigeria (OUN).

3. Federal University of Technology, Akure – Open & Distance Learning (FUTA‑ODL).

4. University of Maiduguri – Distance Learning Programme.

5. Abuja University – Open Distance Learning (AUDL).