American Open University, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria

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About American Open University, Abeokuta, Ogun State

American Open University, branded A-Global, is a private university licensed by Nigeria's National Universities Commission. It provides skills-based, technology-driven education intended to prepare students for the future of work, with programmes delivered online, on campus or in hybrid (HyFlex) mode so that study can fit around employment and family life. Its mission is to use technology to provide affordable, flexible and industry-recognised education for high-demand jobs.

Teaching is organised around the EDGE Instructional Leadership Framework (Educate, Develop, Grow, Empower), a learner-centred model that guides the design of every programme. The university has two undergraduate colleges, the College of Technology (B.Sc. Data Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering and Information Technology) and the College of Business (B.Sc. Business Administration, Business Information Technology, Entrepreneurship and Public Administration), together with a School of Postgraduate Studies and the EDGE Institute, which offers professional certificates and executive diplomas.

The School of Postgraduate Studies offers the Master of Business Administration (specialisations in Technology Entrepreneurship and Management, Human Capital Development, and Fintech and Digital Financial Services), the Master of Information Technology (AI Engineering and Deployment, Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics, Data Science and Analytics) and the Master of Public Administration (Digital Security Systems Management, Educational Policy and Systems Design, Public Health Policy and Systems Governance, Institutional Governance and Leadership). Master's degrees run 12 to 15 months, with five start terms a year and a defended capstone.

Programmes are built around dual certifications, so graduates can earn industry credentials from partners such as Google and Cisco alongside their degree. Session fees are all-inclusive, covering the learning management system, digital library and courseware, laboratory and virtual lab access, examinations, academic advising and the industry certification vouchers bundled with each programme.

The Global Campus is in New Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State, and a Metro Campus is in Abeokuta, Ogun State; both act as walk-in centres for enquiries and in-person support. Students work in project teams and receive academic advising and technical support throughout their studies. International students are admitted to the undergraduate programmes at a separate USD fee, and the master's programmes carry international fees. Admissions run on a rolling basis rather than a single national cycle. The College of Business programmes are accredited by the UK Chartered Management Institute, an accreditation that applies to those programmes rather than to the whole university. The Global Advisory Council brings together education, industry, public-policy and diplomatic figures from Africa, the United States, the Middle East and Asia.

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2026/2027 merit scholarships

For the 2026/2027 academic session, undergraduate merit scholarships are awarded up to a maximum percentage in three pathways, calculated automatically during application assessment. Actual tuition depends on the scholarship offered at admission.

Start & Accelerate (up to 70% off): College of Technology N630,000 per session (saving up to N1,470,000); College of Business N540,000 per session (saving up to N1,260,000).
Advance I (up to 60% off): College of Technology N840,000 per session (saving up to N1,260,000); College of Business N720,000 per session (saving up to N1,080,000).
Advance II (up to 50% off): College of Technology N1,050,000 per session (saving up to N1,050,000); College of Business N900,000 per session (saving up to N900,000).

Recipients must maintain strong academic standing and performance to keep the scholarship through their studies. International students are not eligible for scholarships.

Payment plans, sponsorship and loans

Eligible students can spread tuition and fees over the first eight weeks of the term in three instalments, use employer sponsorship, or apply for approved student loan schemes. To apply for scholarships or loans, indicate interest during the application or contact the financial aid office; supporting documents such as academic transcripts or proof of income may be requested.

Details: aouniversity.edu.ng/fees-and-aid.

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General requirements (all applicants)

Applicants awaiting examination results are not eligible.
A Statement of Purpose of 500-750 words setting out professional and academic goals.
Intermediate computer skills for the ICT-enabled blended learning model, and a pass in a digital skills test.
Applicants with limited IT and digital skills complete the free preparatory course Learning in the Digital Age before enrolling.
Admission is open to all qualified applicants, including those with learning disabilities or challenges. Admission is on a rolling basis.

Undergraduate (B.Sc.)

Five O'Level credits including English Language and Mathematics.
Subject credits relevant to the chosen programme.
UTME or Direct Entry qualification where applicable.
A working device and a reliable internet connection.
Students transitioning to a new programme must provide their degree credentials.

International applicants

The international undergraduate tuition is US$1,500 per academic session. International master's applicants need TOEFL 71 (iBT) or 530 (paper), or one year of English-taught post-secondary study. An acceptance fee of N150,000 applies to international students on acceptance.

Postgraduate (MBA, MIT, MPA)

A bachelor's degree recognised by the NUC with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Lower Division).
HND at Upper Credit considered with relevant professional experience or a recognised postgraduate diploma.
Official transcripts, NYSC discharge or exemption certificate, CV, two references and a statement of purpose.

Tuition

2026/2027 regular undergraduate tuition: N2,100,000 per session (College of Technology) and N1,800,000 per session (College of Business). Master's tuition for the full programme: MBA N1,200,000 (36 credits), MIT N1,000,000 (30 credits), MPA N1,000,000 (30 credits). A one-time acceptance fee of N100,000 is payable on acceptance of postgraduate admission. Fees can be paid in full, in three instalments over the first eight weeks of the term, or monthly through EDGE Finance; payment is by bank transfer or online card payment in the student portal.

Apply at aouniversity.edu.ng/admissions.

Global Campus, Ibadan: 03 Oladosu Oladipo Close, Ashi Area, New Bodija, Ibadan, Oyo State. Walk-in centre for enquiries and in-person support.
Metro Campus, Abeokuta: 1 Muideen Agboke Street, opposite Foodco Supermarket, Ita-iyalode, Abeokuta, Ogun State. Walk-in centre for enquiries and in-person support.
Online: programmes can be studied fully or partly online with asynchronous learning and tutor support, using a learning management system, digital library and courseware, and virtual labs.

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