As Of October 13, 2026, The First African Distance Learning University (FADLU) R
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As of October 13, 2026, the First African Distance Learning University (FADLU) runs 31 departments in total.
*List of Departments:*
- Computer Science
- Cyber Security
- Software Engineering
- Data Science
- Information Systems Technology
- Nursing Science
- Paramedic Science
- Community Health
- Public Health
- Educational Management
- Guidance and Counselling
- Intelligence and Security Studies
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B)
- Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Law
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Management
- Business Administration
- Cooperative Economics and Management
- Banking and Finance
- Accountancy
- English
- Public Administration
- Marketing
- Mathematics
- History
- Philosophy
- Microbiology
Yes, the First African Distance Learning University (FADLU) is a legitimate, foreign-licensed online institution operating under international digital frameworks.
*Official Registrations & Accreditation* The First African Distance Learning University (FADLU) is a legitimate, foreign-licensed, 100% online cross-border institution and not a traditional or locally-based campus university.
*FADLU – Memberships, Affiliations & Registrations*
- Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
- Association of African Universities (AAU) – Reg. No. AAU/OMU/20210301/163
- American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) – Account ID: 386827
- NAFSA: Association of International Educators – ID: 246847
- United Nations – Registered User Partnership (April 12, 2026)
- Higher Education Commission, Mauritius – ID: IC402357
- National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) – ID: 2028601 & 2063591
- Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Nigeria – RC: 1766732, for administrative purposes only, serving as the Liaison Office in Nigeria
- Education Board, CCLP Worldwide & AIUDE
- European Council for Business Education (ECBE) – ID: 770
- National Universities Commission (NUC) – FADLU filled and submitted data for the NUC's voluntary/informational ICT Directors Questionnaire (Participant Status Only)
- First African Distance Learning University (FADLU) is registered on the United Nations Partnership Portal as an academic institution – Profile ID: 67314 – https://www.unpartnerportal.org/profile/67314/overview
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