The idea of distance education was conceived by the Centre for ICT and Distance Learning (CIDL), Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. Later, The Management of the Distance Learning Programme is currently working towards presenting courses for accreditation to seek National Universities Commission approval. The CIDL is working towards providing a flexible distance learning platform that will be friendly to all categories of learners, irrespective of the economic status. The curriculum content of the Distance Learning is the same as that offered at the face-to-face medium of the Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin. All programme durations (number of years of study) are similar to the face-to-face degree of the University. The medium of instruction is sole off-sight (through technology-enhance platform) and it is designed primarily to suit those in the working class, whose schedules, distance, financial condition and other situations may not permit them to undergo full-time studies at the university.

1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Applicants must possess a minimum of five (5) credits in WASSCE/NECO/GCE/NABTEB/SISC Examinations or their equivalent at not more than two (2) sittings in the subjects relevant to their proposed Undergraduate Programmes. English Language at credit level is compulsory for all candidates. In addition, credit in Mathematics is compulsory for candidates seeking admission into Degree Programmes in the Faculty of Management Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences and some Education Courses. Direct Entry admission is also available for applicants with suitable qualifications who obtained Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) DE Form.