University in Nigeria
Utako, Abuja, FCT
University profile
Miva Open University is a private, fully online university in Nigeria, licensed by the National Universities Commission (NUC) as an open university. Its stated mission is to remove barriers to university study and widen educational opportunity, and its core values are empathy, truthfulness and innovation. It is led by Chancellor Sim Shagaya, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council Dr Tunji Olowolafe, and Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tayo Arulogun.
The administrative and main campus is at 1059 O.P. Fingesi Road, Utako, Abuja. Teaching is delivered through a learning management system, with pre-recorded video lessons, live virtual classes, office hours with instructors, masterclasses by industry practitioners, virtual labs, a student portal and a 24-hour e-library. Each student is assigned a success advisor, and adjunct faculty are available for academic support. Examinations are held at physical centres in different states of Nigeria, and students abroad sit proctored examinations.
Undergraduate programmes are grouped in schools. The School of Computing offers Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering and Information Technology. The School of Management and Social Sciences offers Business Management, Economics, Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Public Policy and Administration, Criminology and Security Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Project Management. The School of Communication and Media Studies offers Mass Communication, the School of Allied Health Sciences offers Nursing Science, Public Health, Community Health Science and Environmental Health Science, and the School of Education offers Early Childhood Education, Primary Education and Educational Technology. The School of Postgraduate Studies runs master's programmes (MBA, Information Technology, Public Administration, Public Health, Criminology and Security Management, Supply Chain Management, International and Sustainable Development, Economic Policy Management, Communication and Media Practice) and a Doctor of Business Administration.
Students study part-time around work and family commitments. Admission is open three times a year, and applications are free. Study and community centres in many Nigerian cities give enrolled students a place to study with internet access, bookable online. Graduates are excluded from the NYSC programme and receive a letter of exclusion. Applicants from outside Nigeria are welcome and need to verify their O-level qualifications.
Miva is a licensed private university; some programmes are fully accredited and newer ones are going through NUC accreditation. WES recognises Miva as a legitimate institution on the basis of its NUC licence.
The Miva Merit Scholarship Programme is a donor-funded financial aid scheme for admitted students. Students browse listed scholarships, check each one's requirements and apply through a form. Listed examples include the Sim Shagaya Community Scholarship (partial) and the Sen. Abubakar Bagudu Foundation Scholarship (partial); the Gbemisola Olowolafe Miva Scholarship (full) was shown as closed.
Currently admitted Miva students who meet the requirements of the individual scholarship.
Donor-funded scholarships ranging from partial to full tuition, each with its own requirements and application status.
Sen. Abubakar Bagudu Foundation Scholarship →
The Sim Shagaya Community Scholarship →
Gbemisola Olowolafe Miva Scholarship →
Browse the scholarships listed for Miva Open University, Abuja FCT and check each award’s eligibility.
View scholarships for Miva Open University, Abuja FCT →Applicants need at least five credits in course-relevant subjects, including English Language and Mathematics, in WAEC, NECO, GCE or NABTEB, obtained in not more than two sittings. A valid email address, phone number and a copy of the O-level result are needed to apply. Eligible applicants receive an acceptance letter by email, in less than 24 hours.
Submission of JAMB results is not mandatory at application. After admission the results provided are verified and JAMB regularisation must be obtained. No cut-off mark is set.
In addition to the O-level requirements, applicants need one of: passes in relevant subjects at A-Level, IJMB, International Baccalaureate or JUPEB; a diploma (NCE, ND, HND) in a relevant area; or a professional certificate such as ICAN, ICMA, CIBN, AAT, ACCA, ATS, AIB or CISN. Direct entry through the JAMB portal is not mandatory at application. Entry with an HND leads to a degree in four semesters, blended learning.
O-level result with at least five credits including Mathematics and English in not more than two sittings, and a student copy of the academic transcript with a minimum CGPA of 2.40 on a 5.0 scale. An official transcript must be sent from the current institution to [email protected].
A bachelor's degree from a recognised university with at least Second Class Lower Division, or an HND with at least Upper Credit; applicants with lower qualifications need a Postgraduate Diploma (or at least 3 years of work experience for the MBA, MIT, MPA and MPH). Five O-level credits are required. The MPH Epidemiology specialisation requires a health-related first degree. Master's programmes run for 3 to 4 semesters. The Doctor of Business Administration runs for 6 semesters, with tuition of $9,700 in full or $1,800 per semester.
Applicants from any country may apply and need to verify their O-level qualifications. Students outside Nigeria take proctored examinations.
Applications are made online and are free. Admission is three times a year: May 2026 (applications from February 2026), September 2026 (from May 2026) and January 2027 (applications from October 2026; direct-entry applications close 31 January 2027). Undergraduate tuition starts from $330 per semester or $635 per session (₦340,000 per session), payable per semester or per session, with a discount for paying the full year. Tuition covers study materials, video lectures, the e-learning platform, student portal, student email and Google Workspace, the e-library and access to examinations.
Learning facilities include the Miva e-library (24/7 access, OPAC catalogue and databases such as Emerald, JSTOR, ScienceDirect, DOAJ, DOAB, NCBI and EThOS), virtual labs, the student portal and online classrooms. Examinations are held at physical centres across Nigerian states.
Study programmes offered at Miva Open University, Abuja FCT.
Experiences shared by students of Miva Open University, Abuja FCT.
Studied here? Share your experience to help other applicants.
Book a free consultation with our expert counsellors and take the first step towards your dream university.
Copyrights © 2026 StudyMapped. All rights reserved.
Enter your credentials to continue.
Join us and start your study abroad journey.
