Ahmadu Bello University’s Distance Learning Centre (ABU DLC) offers flexible and accredited learning options for busy professionals and remote learners.
With a “pay-per-course” fee model and no requirement for JAMB scores, ABU DLC simplifies access to both undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, all delivered via online modules and periodic exams in zonal centres.
ABU Distance Learning Centre (DLC): Courses & Fee Structure
According to the ABU DLC website, the centre offers flexible and accredited programs for both undergraduates and postgraduates:
- Undergraduate Degrees
- B.Sc in fields like Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, International Studies, Library & Information Science, Mass Communication, Nursing Science (BNSc), Public Administration, Political Science, and Sociology.
- Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) for registered nurses.
- Postgraduate Programs
- Master’s Degrees in areas such as Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, International Affairs & Diplomacy, Public Administration, Public Health, Criminal Justice, Disaster Risk Management, and Information Management.
- Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Education and Management.
Fee Breakdown
ABU DLC operates on a flexible per-course billing system, allowing you to pay only for what you register for each semester.
Here’s how the costs stack up based on official figures:
A. Undergraduate (B.Sc & BNSc)
- Tuition: ₦10,000 per course
- Acceptance (one-time): ₦12,500
- Examination fee (each semester): ₦20,000
- Miscellaneous charge (per session): ₦8,500
- Additional RN Verification (BNSc only): ₦5,000
Example: For a 5-course semester toward a B.Sc:
- Tuition: ₦50,000
- Exam & Misc.: ₦28,500
- Acceptance (once): ₦12,500
- Total: ₦91,000
Subsequent semesters drop to ₦78,500 without the acceptance fee.
B. Postgraduate (MBA & PGD)
- Tuition: ₦20,000 per course
- Acceptance: ₦12,000
- Exam fee: ₦20,000 per semester
- Miscellaneous charge: ₦8,500
Example: For a 4-course semester toward an MBA:
- Tuition: ₦80,000
- Exam & Misc.: ₦28,500
- Acceptance (once): ₦12,000
- Total: ₦120,500
Next semester, costs drop to ₦108,500.
Why It Matters
- Modular billing helps working professionals and students with budget constraints.
- No surprise fees: everything is listed per course, per semester.
- Certificates granted are the same as on-campus qualifications—fully equivalent.
Mode of Delivery & Support
- Access study materials via ABU DLC’s e-learning platform or downloadable content.
- Sit exams at regional centres in Abuja, Zaria, Lagos, Port Harcourt, and Gombe.
- Study options include trimesters for faster completion, which let you graduate earlier if you can take extra courses.
Program Duration
- B.Sc: 4–6 sessions (typically 3–5 sessions for diploma holders).
- BNSc: runs according to nursing training standards.
- MBA/PGD: generally 3–4 sessions depending on course load.
Payment Process
Register for courses and pay at the start of each semester through the ABU DLC portal payments accepted via internet banking or at the bursary.
No lump-sum payment expected; you only pay for courses you’re enrolled in.
Late payments may defer access to exams—plan ahead.