Distance Learning Centre

Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Masters in Business Administration (MBA)
• Any 5 O’Level credits including Mathematics & English in no more than
2 sittings.*

• Applicants must posses NYSC certificate (or exemption letter) especially for
applicants under 30 years. Graduates from NOUN, other distance learning
centers within or outside the country are exempted from this requirement.

• Bachelor’s degree in any field with at least a second class lower or 2.40
Cumulative Grade Point Average from any recognized University.

• Bachelor’s degree in any field with 3rd class plus 5 years post-graduation
experience or a Third class with Post Graduate Diploma.

• HND holders from any recognized Polytechnic with a minimum of Lower

Credit who are holders of Post Graduate Diploma in Management may be
considered.

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
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 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc Business Administration
Non-Direct Entry
•Any 5 O’Level credits including Mathematics & English in no more than
2 sittings.*

Direct Entry
• Satisfy the O’Level requirements and have 2 A’Level passes at the IJMB
Examination or Cambridge Moderated Schools or Basic Studies Terminal
Examination.

• Satisfy O’Level requirements and have an A.B.U. Diploma with Merit or Lower
Credit in Insurance, Accounting or Banking and Finance.

• Satisfy the O’Level requirements and have another B.Sc irrespective of the
course of study and grade.

• Satisfy the O’Level requirements and have a professional certification such as

ICAN, ACA, NIM etc.

• All OND Candidates will be admitted into 200 Level

• Candidates with HND in Business Administration will be admitted into 300

Level, while all other HND candidates wil be admitted into 200 Level

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc Public Administration
Non-Direct Entry

• Any 5 O’Level credits including Mathematics & English in no more than

2 sittings.*

Direct Entry

• Satisfy the O’Level requirements and have 2 A’Level passes in

Government/History and Economics at the IJMB Examination or
Cambridge Moderated Schools or Basic Studies Terminal Examination.

• Satisfy the O’Level requirements and have a professional certification

such as ICAN, ACA, NIM etc.

• All OND Candidates will be admitted into 200 Level

• Candidates with HND in Public Administration will be admitted into 300 Level,
while all other HND candidates wil be admitted into 200 Level

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc Economics
Non-Direct Entry
• Any 5 O’Level credits including Mathematics & English in no more than
2 sittings.*

Direct Entry
• Satisfy the O’Level requirements and have 2 A’Level passes including
Economics at the IJMB Examination or Cambridge Moderated Schools
or Basic Studies Terminal Examination.

• Satisfy the O’Level requirements and have another B.Sc irrespective of

the course of study and grade.

• Satisfy the O’Level requirements and have a professional certification

such as ICAN, ACA, NIM etc.

• All OND Candidates will be admitted into 200 Level

• All HND Candidates will be admitted into 200 Level

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Candidates who possess the following qualifications are eligible for admission
into the programme:

• Higher National Diploma (HND)

• Bachelor’s, Masters or Doctorate degree in any field

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
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 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
BNSc Nursing Science
Direct Entry

• Registered Nurse Certificate (with Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria)

• 5 credits O’Level credits including Physics, Chemistry and Biology at not more
than two sittings.

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc Accounting
Non- Direct Entry

• Candidate must have five (5) O/Level credits in English Language,

Mathematics, Economics and any other two relevant subjects.

• JAMB: Use of English, Economics, Mathematics and any Management or

Social Science subject.

Direct Entry

• Candidates are expected to have a minimum of five (5) O/Level credits in

English Language, Mathematics, Economics and any other two relevant
subjects.

• At least two (2) A/Level passes in Economics, Accounting, Business

Management, Statistics, Government and Geography are required.

• In addition, a Diploma in Accounting, Banking or Insurance with a minimum

of Merit Pass from Ahmadu Bello University is acceptable.

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc Computer Science
Non- Direct Entry

• Five ‘O’ level credit passes in English Language, Mathematics, Physics and
any other two subjects among (Chemistry, Biology, Geography and Computer
Science/Data Processing).

• JAMB: Use of English, Mathematics, and any two of Physics, Chemistry,

Biology/Agricultural Science and Geography.

Direct Entry

• ‘A’ level/IJMB passes in English, Mathematics and any of Chemistry, Physics,

Biology, Geography, Geology and Data Processing/Computer.

• NCE in Computer Science and any of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,

Biology, Geography and Geology.

• National Diploma (ND) in Computer Science with Upper Credit in addition

to O/L requirements.

• ABU Diploma in Computer Science with minimum of merit grade in

addition to O level requirements.

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc International Studies
Non- Direct Entry

• Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics,

Government or History and any other two Social Science subjects from
Economics, Commerce, Civic Education and Geography.

• JAMB: Use of English, Government/History, Economics and any other

subject preferably French or Arabic

Direct Entry

• Two ‘A’ level /IJMB passes which must include Government/History and
any one from Economics, Sociology and Geography.

• ABU Diploma in Political Science and International Studies with minimum

of Merit grade.

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc Political Science
Non- Direct Entry

• Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics,

Government or History and any other two Social Science subjects from
Economics, Commerce, Civic Education and Geography.

•JAMB: Use of English, Government/History and any other two subjects

from Economics, Geography, Civic Education, Commerce.

Direct Entry

• Two ‘A’ level /IJMB pass which must include Government/History and any
one from Economics, Sociology and Geography.

• ABU Diploma in Political Science and International Studies with minimum

of Merit grade.

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
B.Sc Sociology
Non- Direct Entry

• Five ‘O’ Level passes including English language, Economics, Mathematics

and any other two (2) relevant subjects.

• JAMB: Use of English Language, Government/History and two other from

Economics, Geography, CRK/IRC, Commerce and Civic Education

Direct Entry

• Two ‘A’ level /IJMB passes in Sociology and any other subject from
Government/History, Economics, Geography.

• ABU Diploma in Social Works and Development Studies with minimum

of Merit grade.

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Master in International Affairs and Diplomacy (MIAD)
To qualified for this programme, candidates need to be a university graduates
with a minimum of Second Class Lower Degree (2.2), in addition with;

• A Third Class Degree candidate must have fulfil 5years waiting period.

• NYSC Discharge or Certificate of Exemption/Exclusion.

• Senior Secondary Certificate (SSCE), General Certificate in Education (GCE)

Ordinary Level, National Examination Council (NECO). Credit passes in at least
five subjects, two of which MUST be in English language and Mathematics
obtained in not more than two sittings

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Master in Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice (MLCJ)
Candidates who are eligible for admission into the programme are expected
to have:

• A minimum of 2nd class Bachelor’s degree from a recognised University

• Hold a 3rd class Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 years relevant

working experience.

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Master In Information Management (MIM)
• All candidates must possess the basic university entry requirement of five
credit passes including English and Mathematics at O’ Level.

• Bachelor’s degree in any field of study with at least a second class lower or
2.40 Cumulative Grade Point Average from Ahmadu Bello University or any
recognized University.

• Postgraduate Diploma in Information Management (PGDIM) from Ahmadu

Bello University (ABU) only.

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Master In Public Administration (MPA)
First degree in Public Administration, Political Science, Local Government
and Development Studies, Economics, Sociology or History with a minimum
of 2.2 or third class degree with five (5) years post-graduation experience.

• NYSC Discharge or Certificate of Exemption/Exclusion

• Any First degree with minimum of 2.2 or HND with minimum of Merit
grade plus a Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration (PGDPA)
from ABU.

• Five O’ Level credits which must include English Language, Mathematic,

Government/History, Economics, and any other one.

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Post Graduate Diploma in Management (PGDM)
The criteria for admission into the PGDM programme will be as follows:

• O/Level Requirements: Minimum of Five (5) credits in WAEC, NECO,

NABTEB, GCE, SSCE, including English and Mathematics;

With

• Higher National Diploma (HND) from recognized Polytechnic with

minimum of lower credit/merit;

Or

• Holders of any degree from recognized University with a minimum

of third class.

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743
 Distance Learning Centre
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria

Our Mission : To advance the fronties of learning and break new grounds, through teaching, research and the dissemination of
knowledge of the highest quality; to establish and foster national and international integration, development and the promotion of
African traditions and cultures; to produce high-level human power and enhance capacity building through retraining, in order to
meet the needs and challenges of the catchment area, Nigeria and the rest of the world - From the Ahmadu Bello University Law, 1962

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Master in Public Health (MPH)
• Candidates with a basic professional degree in Medicine (MBBS) from
Ahmadu Bello University or other recognised universities are to be
considered primarily.

• Where vacancy exists in line with the NUC BMAS professionals in related
disciplines such as Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Education,
Medical Laboratory Sciences, Veterinary Medicine, Environmental Health,
Anatomy, Human Physiology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Biochemistry,
Environmental Health, and other health related disciplines will be
considered.

• The candidate must also have at least a Second Class Lower (2.2) degree
from Ahmadu Bello University or any other recognised Universities.

Note that all results will be verified during the screening exercise.

For Further Enquiries: Please call our support lines 01-2803823, 09039448743, 08173000010
and 08153000010 or send an email to admissions@abudlc.edu.ng and abudlc.ng@gmail.com.

You can also find us on social media platforms to have your questions answered:
Facebook: ABU Distance Learning | Twitter: @abu_dlc | WhatsApp: 09039448743