Miva Open University Courses and School Fees (2026): Full List, Requirements and How to Apply
Miva Open University school fees for 2026, every undergraduate and postgraduate course, admission requirements, intakes, NUC accreditation and the NYSC question.
Quick summary:
Miva Open University's undergraduate tuition starts from ₦340,000 per session if you pay for the full year upfront, or ₦195,000 per semester. Postgraduate tuition starts from ₦600,000 per session or ₦250,000 per semester. Applying is free. Miva offers 24 undergraduate degrees across five schools (Computing, Management and Social Sciences, Communication and Media Studies, Allied Health Sciences, and Education) plus master's and doctoral programmes. It is licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC), and NUC granted full accreditation in September 2026. Figures were checked on Miva's official website on 13 November 2026.
Miva Open University is a private online university, licensed by the NUC in 2023. You study online, from anywhere in Nigeria, with support centres in some cities for students who need them.
This guide puts Miva's official fees, full course list, admission requirements and intake dates in one place. We checked every figure on Miva's own website. Fees can change, so confirm on miva.edu.ng before you pay.
Miva Open University school fees 2026
| Level | Per session (full year, paid upfront) | Per semester |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | from ₦340,000 | from ₦195,000 |
| Postgraduate | from ₦600,000 | from ₦250,000 |
Things to know about the fees:
- Paying for the full year is cheaper. Two semesters at ₦195,000 come to ₦390,000, so the upfront session fee saves you ₦50,000.
- There is no application fee. Miva's website says applying is free.
- Miva says the fees have no hidden charges.
- Your fee is tied to your cohort. Miva's terms say students who enrol from the September 2026 cohort onwards will ordinarily keep paying the fee for their cohort, even if fees rise later.
- The site shows fees as "starting from". Some programmes may cost more. Check the fee for your exact programme on your offer.
Miva Open University undergraduate courses
Miva has 24 undergraduate programmes in five schools.
School of Computing
- BSc Computer Science
- BSc Cybersecurity
- BSc Data Science
- BSc Software Engineering
- BSc Information Technology
- BSc Artificial Intelligence
School of Management and Social Sciences
- BSc Business Management
- BSc Economics
- BSc Accounting
- BSc Public Policy and Administration
- BSc Entrepreneurship
- BSc Criminology and Security Studies
- BSc International Relations
- BSc Political Science
- BSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management
- BSc Project Management
School of Communication and Media Studies
- BSc Mass Communication and Media Studies
School of Allied Health Sciences
- B.N.Sc Nursing Science
- BSc Public Health
- B.CHS Community Health Science
- B.EHS Environmental Health Science
School of Education
- B.Ed Early Childhood Education
- B.Ed Primary Education
- B.Ed Educational Technology
A standard bachelor's degree at Miva takes four years.
Miva Open University postgraduate courses
Master's degrees
- Master of Business Administration (MBA)
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Information Technology (MIT)
- Master of Public Health (MPH)
- Master of Criminology and Security Management (M.CSM)
- Master of International and Sustainable Development (M.ISD)
- Master of Supply Chain Management (M.SCM)
- Master of Economic Policy Management (M.EPM)
- Master of Communication and Media Practice (M.CMP)
- Master of Artificial Intelligence (listed in Miva's programme pages)
Doctoral degrees
- Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
- Doctor of Public Health (DPH)
- Doctor of Public Administration (DPA)
- Doctor of Information Technology (DIT)
Miva admission requirements
From Miva's admissions page:
- O'level: WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB with at least five credits in relevant subjects, including English and Mathematics, in no more than two sittings
- JAMB: not needed to apply. Your O'level is verified after admission, including JAMB regularisation
- Direct entry and transfer: Miva has separate pages for direct entry and inter-university transfer. Check the requirements for your programme there
Nursing and other health programmes usually have extra subject requirements, so check the page for your programme.
How to apply to Miva Open University
- Choose your programme on Miva's website. (We may earn a commission if you enrol through this link. It does not change what you pay.)
- Click Apply Now and enter your email address, phone number and O'level result. Applying is free.
- If you qualify, Miva says you get an acceptance letter by email, usually within 24 hours.
- Enrol in your courses and pay your tuition.
- Upload a photo to your student portal. Miva then sends a learning pack to your address.
When does Miva admit students?
Miva admits three times a year:
| Cohort | Applications open | Classes start |
|---|---|---|
| May | February | May |
| September | May | September |
| January | October | January |
At the time of writing, applications are open for the January 2027 cohort.
Is Miva Open University accredited?
Yes. Miva received its NUC licence in May 2023. In September 2026, NUC granted the university full operational licensing, and its take-off programmes now carry full accreditation, according to news reports quoting the vice-chancellor.
Miva has also made a six-month internship compulsory for all students, according to the same reports.
Do Miva Open University graduates go for NYSC?
Not at the moment. Miva's own website says its graduates are excluded from NYSC and receive an exclusion letter, which Miva says carries the same rights as the NYSC certificate for jobs.
Graduates of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) face the same exclusion. The Federal Government has said open university graduates should be included, and NUC said in 2026 that it would review NOUN's exclusion, but no change has been put in place yet. If NYSC matters to you, check the latest position before you enrol.
Miva vs NOUN fees
Miva costs more than NOUN, but includes an all-online learning platform and support. NOUN charges per course and per semester, so the total depends on your programme and level. For a side-by-side look at fees, teaching style, recognition and NYSC, see our Miva vs NOUN comparison.
Already a Miva student?
If you study public health at Miva, these guides may help:
- How to fill the Miva public health practicum logbook
- How Miva public health students are graded during practicum
- Common mistakes Miva public health students make in their logbook
FAQs
How much is Miva Open University school fees per session?
From ₦340,000 per session for undergraduates if you pay the full year upfront, or ₦195,000 per semester. Postgraduate fees start from ₦600,000 per session.
Is there an application fee at Miva?
No. Miva's website says the application is free.
Do I need JAMB to study at Miva?
You do not need JAMB to apply. Miva verifies your O'level after admission, including JAMB regularisation.
How many years is a degree at Miva?
Four years for a standard bachelor's degree.
Is Miva Open University recognised?
Miva is licensed by the NUC, and NUC granted full accreditation for its take-off programmes in September 2026.
Does Miva offer nursing?
Yes. Miva lists B.N.Sc Nursing Science in its School of Allied Health Sciences. Check the extra requirements for nursing on Miva's programme page.
About the Author
Mohammad-Jamiu B. Balogun, GMNSE
Founder & Product Architect, MonoEd Africa
Mohammad-Jamiu is a First-Class Telecommunications Engineer and Best Graduating Student of Bayero University, Kano (Class of 2024), and the founder of MonoEd Africa. An AI engineer and product architect, he designs and builds MonoEd's guided workflows for SIWES logbooks and reports, final year projects and academic tools such as the GPA calculator, helping students produce better work and build the skills the AI era demands. MonoEd's tools have reached more than 20,000 students across Nigeria.
