Frequently Asked Questions

• To apply, visit the CDLCE website at https://cdlce.uniabuja.edu.ng/ to explore available programmes. Once ready, proceed to the application portal at https://portal.uniabuja.edu.ng/app_form.php to complete your application.

• The application fee is ₦15,000 (excluding bank charges). After creating your biodata on the portal, proceed to make the payment. Once payment of application fee is made, your application number will be generated automatically.

• Login back to the portal https://portal.uniabuja.edu.ng using your application number as the username and your surname (in lowercase) as the password. After logging in, click on the "Application Form" menu by the left hand side of your portal dashboard after login to fill the application form.

• All credentials must be uploaded in JPG format and should be less than 100KB in size. Ensure you also input the right format of phone numbers 11 characters and no colons should be left unanswered.

Keep checking your portal https://portal.uniabuja.edu.ng for updates after login. Once admitted, you’ll be required to pay an acceptance fee of ₦30,000 and join the official communication channel at https://t.me/uniabujacdlce.

Begin your application by creating your biodata, make a non-refundable payment of ₦15,000 (excluding charges), and your application number will be automatically generated after payment. Use it as your username to log in and your surname (in lowercase) as your password.

Once you’ve submitted your application and printed your completed form, your job is to stay alert. Keep checking your portal regularly for updates on your admission status. If offered admission, follow the next steps diligently, including paying your acceptance fee and joining our Telegram channel for updates.

Your admission status will be updated on the portal you used during application. Check it regularly. Once admission update is out, we’ll also notify you via our communication channel on Telegram at t.me/uniabujacdlce — so join in for all the juicy updates!

Our current 2025/2026 ODL programmes include:
• B.Sc. Sociology
• B.Sc. Political Science & International Relations
• B.Sc. Economics
• B.Sc. Public Administration
• B.Sc. Business Administration

Currently (2025/2026), our Part-Time students offer programmes such as:
• B.Sc. Accounting
• B.Sc. Geography
• B.A. English
• B.A. (Ed) English Language
• B.A. History & Diplomatic Studies
• B.Ed. Guidance & Counselling

• Yes, both modes follow a shared, uninterrupted calendar. In fact, we typically complete three semesters within one calendar year—ensuring you graduate in record time.

• 5 sessions (for O’Level entrants)
• 4 sessions (for HND/ND/NCE holders)

Each session has two semesters (First & Second). Each uninterrupted Semester is approximately between 3-5months.

Three semesters (ensuring faster completion).