To be considered for admission to an undergraduate program at IOU, prospective students must meet the following criteria:

1. General Requirements:
   • Applicants must have completed their secondary education (high school) and obtained a certificate equivalent to the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE) or a high school diploma. This qualification must be ISCED level 3 equivalent. 
   • A minimum of 5 credits in major subjects in WASSCE, including English and Mathematics, are required for all BSc programs while for BA, BBA, BEd, 5 credits including English and a pass in Math will be sufficient.
   • Further details of country-specific requirements are found in the A-Z List of Countries section. 
2. Application Process:
   • Complete the online application form available on the IOU website.
   • Submit certified /attested copies of academic certificates, including high school diploma or equivalent, and transcripts.
   • Provide a copy of a valid identification document (passport or national ID).
3. Additional Requirements:
   • Some programs may require specific subject qualifications or additional tests, the details are available in each program’s page on the main website of IOU.
   • Students who are not from countries where English is an official language must submit proof of English proficiency, such as an IELTS or TOEFL score, or appear for the English Placement Test at IOU. The details regarding the English requirement is available on the main website.
   • Applicants may be asked to attend an interview or provide supporting documents as part of the selection process for specific programs, the details are also available in the program specific pages. 
4. Programs List:
   • Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies
   • Bachelor of Arts in Education with Specialization in English 
   • Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
   • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
   • Bachelor of Science in Islamic Economics, Banking and Finance
   • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
   • Bachelor of Arts in Arabic Language and Linguistics
   • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
   • Diploma in Islamic Studies 
   • Higher Certificate in Islamic Studies
   • Diploma in Arabic Language and Linguistics
   • Higher Certificate in Arabic Language and Linguistics
   • Diploma in Education
   • Higher Certificate in Education
   • Diploma in Psychology
   • Higher Certificate in Psychology
   • Diploma in Islamic Economics, Banking and Finance
   • Higher Certificate in Islamic Economics, Banking and Finance
   • Diploma in Information Technology
   • Higher Certificate in Information Technology
   • Diploma in Business Administration
   • Higher Certificate in Business Administration
   • Non Degree Purpose Programs 
     • Bridge to Master in Islamic Studies 
     • Bridge to Master in Arabic Language Studies