Beyond the Bachelor's degree. | Decagon Honours Program

For JAMB candidates who scored 250+

Graduate with more than a Bachelor's Degree.

The Decagon Honours Program runs alongside your degree to build the skills, experience, relationships, and confidence to move from university into the world of work and opportunity.

For JAMB candidates who scored 250+

Earn your degree. Build your future.

Decagon gives high-potential students access to a fully funded degree at a leading private university, plus the skills, mentorship, experience, and network to thrive beyond the classroom.

For JAMB candidates who scored 250+

Build Professional and Leadership Skills.

Structured training in leadership, professional skills, emerging technologies, and career readiness, delivered alongside your degree through practical courses, projects, and certifications.

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What the program covers

Six components. Four years. One complete education.

01

University Access

Placement at one of Nigeria's leading private universities, selected for academic quality and campus environment.

02

Leadership Training

A structured leadership curriculum that runs through all four years alongside the degree.

03

Career Accelerator Track

Specialised professional skills training delivered on Decagon's own learning platform.

04

Community Membership

From Year 3, students join the Decagon Honours Community, a network of peers and professionals.

05

Career Mentorship

Direct, ongoing mentorship from industry professionals across sectors.

06

Opportunity Access

A dedicated portal for volunteer roles, vacation jobs, freelance work, internships, and projects.

Our track record

Built on eight years of results.

Decagon was founded in 2018. Since then, it has trained thousands of Nigerians in technology and professional skills. The Honours Program is the next step, a structured four-year journey designed for students entering university today.

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1,500+

Students trained

80%

Job placement rate

8 yrs

Track record

Decagon mentorship in action

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How it works

Three steps to Honours ready.

Step 01

Apply and get placed

Submit your application. Qualified students are placed at a partner university.

Step 02

Onboard into the program

Begin the Honours Program alongside your degree from Year 1.

Step 03

Graduate Honours ready

Complete four years of training, mentorship, and community. Leave with more than a degree.

Alumni voices

What our alumni say.

Thousands of Nigerians have come through Decagon. Here is what some of them say.

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Coming to Decagon has helped me build a career in Software Engineering. It's been over 3 years and I can confidently say I made the right decision.

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Mary Etokwudo

Machine Learning Engineer

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Who this is for

Built for Nigeria's brightest students.

If you scored 250 or above in the UTME and have not yet started university, you are eligible to apply. The programme is selective, structured, and built to produce results.

JAMB score of 250 or above

The minimum academic threshold. Your score is your starting point.

Nigerian citizen

The programme is open to Nigerian citizens only.

Not yet started university

You must be applying to start your degree — not currently enrolled.

Commitment to the full programme

The Honours Program runs alongside your degree for its full duration.

Graduate with more than a degree. Leave ready for what comes next.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Early applicants receive priority placement.