ABU DLC Courses and Fees (2026): Ahmadu Bello University Distance Learning Programmes, Requirements and How to Apply
ABU Distance Learning Centre courses and fees: degrees at ₦10,000 per course, master's at ₦20,000 per course, requirements and how to apply.
Quick summary:
ABU Distance Learning Centre (ABU DLC) offers online degrees, postgraduate diplomas and master's programmes from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Undergraduate tuition is ₦10,000 per course, plus ₦12,500 acceptance, ₦20,000 exam fee per semester and ₦8,500 miscellaneous per session. Master's and PGD courses cost ₦20,000 per course. Degrees take four to six sessions from 100 level (UTME required) or three to five from 200 level (direct entry). You apply at apply.abudlc.edu.ng.
ABU's Distance Learning Centre lets you earn an Ahmadu Bello University degree online, taught by the same faculty who teach on campus. Its pay-per-course model makes it one of the most affordable routes to a degree from a major federal university.
This guide uses the official ABU DLC website (abudlc.edu.ng), checked on 14 November 2026.
ABU DLC undergraduate courses
- B.Sc. Accounting
- B.Sc. Business Administration (specialise in actuarial science, banking and finance, management or marketing from 200 level)
- B.Sc. Computer Science
- B.Sc. Economics
- B.Sc. International Studies
- B.Sc. Mass Communication
- B.Sc. Political Science
- B.Sc. Public Administration
- B.Sc. Sociology
- Library and Information Science
- B.N.Sc. Nursing Science (for registered nurses)
ABU DLC postgraduate courses
Master's programmes
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master in Public Administration (MPA)
- Master in Public Health (MPH)
- M.Sc. Accounting
- Master in Information Management (MIM)
- Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy (MIAD)
- Master in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (MLCJ)
- Disaster Risk Management
Postgraduate diplomas
- Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
- Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE), 12 months
ABU DLC also runs certificate programmes.
ABU DLC fees
ABU DLC charges per course, so you pay only for the courses you register. From ABU DLC's tuition page:
Undergraduate (B.Sc.)
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₦10,000 per course |
| Acceptance | ₦12,500 (once) |
| Examination | ₦20,000 per semester |
| Miscellaneous | ₦8,500 per session |
Nursing (B.N.Sc.) adds a ₦5,000 certificate verification fee and ₦12,000 for practical courses.
Master's and PGD
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition | ₦20,000 per course |
| Prerequisite courses (if required) | ₦20,000 per course |
| Acceptance | ₦12,500 |
| Miscellaneous | ₦8,500 per session |
| MPH practicum | ₦25,000 |
Example: a B.Sc. student taking 6 courses in a semester pays 6 × ₦10,000 = ₦60,000 tuition, plus the ₦20,000 exam fee, so ₦80,000 for that semester, plus the miscellaneous fee once a session. Your actual course load depends on your programme and level.
ABU set the ₦10,000 per course undergraduate fee in 2019. Check the fee on your portal before you pay, in case it has changed.
ABU DLC admission requirements
Every degree needs five O'level credits in not more than two sittings, including the subjects for your course. Examples:
| Programme | O'level credits | 100 level | Direct entry (200 level) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | Economics, Mathematics, English + 2 others | UTME (English, Mathematics, Economics + 1) | Two A Level/IJMB passes in relevant subjects, or an ABU diploma (merit). OND in a related course enters 200 level |
| Accounting | English, Mathematics, Economics + 2 others | UTME (English, Economics, Mathematics + 1) | Two A Level passes, or ABU diploma in Accounting, Banking or Insurance (merit) |
| Computer Science | English, Mathematics, Physics + 2 from Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Computer Science | UTME (English, Mathematics + 2 sciences) | A Level/IJMB, NCE Computer Science, ND Computer Science (upper credit) or ABU diploma (merit) |
| Public Administration | Government/History, English, Mathematics, Economics + 2 others | UTME (Government/History, Mathematics, English + 1) | OND enters 200 level; HND in a related course enters 300 level |
| Nursing Science | English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology | Not available | Registered Nurse certificate required; entry at 200 level |
Note: unlike UNILAG DLI, ABU DLC asks 100 level applicants to have UTME results.
How long is ABU DLC?
- UTME (100 level): minimum four, maximum six academic sessions
- Direct entry (200 level): minimum three, maximum five sessions
- Nursing: four years from 200 level, with community and hospital postings (8 weeks each semester) in the 3rd and 4th years
- MBA: 18 months (MBA Special: 24 months)
- PGDE: 12 months
How ABU DLC works
- Courses are delivered online, with discussions and assessments on the learning platform.
- You need at least 75% participation in each course to sit its exam.
- Pass mark is 45%. Grades: A (70 to 100), B (60 to 69), C (50 to 59), D (45 to 49), F (below 45), on a 5-point scale.
- To graduate you need at least a 2.0 GPA, and you must submit and defend a final research project and complete an internship.
How to apply to ABU DLC
- Go to apply.abudlc.edu.ng and complete the application with your credentials.
- Pay the application fee through the payment gateway.
- ABU screens applicants. If you qualify, you receive a provisional admission letter by email, with instructions for paying tuition and registering courses.
ABU DLC final year project
ABU DLC students must write and defend a final research project (six credit units for Business Administration). If you are getting ready for yours, the MonoEd FYP Generator helps you plan and draft chapters in the standard Nigerian format.
Other distance learning options
- UNILAG DLI courses, fees and requirements
- List of accredited open universities in Nigeria
- Miva Open University nursing (another RN to B.N.Sc. option)
FAQs
How much is ABU DLC school fees?
Undergraduate tuition is ₦10,000 per course, plus an exam fee of ₦20,000 per semester, ₦8,500 miscellaneous per session and ₦12,500 acceptance. Master's courses are ₦20,000 each.
Does ABU distance learning require JAMB?
Yes for 100 level (UTME). Direct entry applicants use A Level, IJMB, OND, NCE or an ABU diploma, depending on the course.
Is ABU DLC certificate the same as regular ABU?
ABU DLC is Ahmadu Bello University's NUC-approved distance learning centre, and its programmes are taught by the same faculty as on campus.
Does ABU DLC offer nursing?
Yes, for registered nurses only, with entry at 200 level and clinical postings in the later years.
Where is ABU DLC?
ABU DLC is part of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. Study is online. Contact the centre through [email protected].
About the Author
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