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A huge welcome to students from Nigeria! We're delighted that you're thinking of studying here at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ. No doubt you will have lots of questions, and to help you in your search for the right course and university, we hope to answer the majority of them right here.

Overview

We have welcomed Nigerian students to º£½ÇÊÓÆµ for over five decades, and today we have over 120 Nigerian students as part of our community on campus.

Choosing to study at a university which is not in your home country of Nigeria is an exciting opportunity, but we understand that it’s also a decision which requires a lot of thought and research. To help you, we’ve gathered lots of useful information right here.
 

Study options

As one of the top 10 universities in the UK we naturally offer lots of different study options. There are lots of ways you can choose to study here, whether you want to undertake an undergraduate degree, a postgraduate degree or postgraduate research degree. Plus, there are also opportunities available through The Turing Scheme for those who want to experience a UK university but don’t want to spend the entre duration of their studies in the UK.
 

Our campuses

We have two beautiful campuses, one located in the heart of the UK in º£½ÇÊÓÆµ and the other located in London, the capital city of the UK. Our London campus is a postgraduate hub, and therefore is only available to postgraduate or research students. Our º£½ÇÊÓÆµ campus is only a 20-minute taxi ride away from East Midlands Airport and there are five major airports in London, which makes travelling back to Nigeria and seeing the rest of the world a lot easier.
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Why you should study here

Application information

If you’re thinking of applying to study here at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ, you’ll first need to find out what qualifications we accept from your country / region, how to apply for your chosen degree and - if you’re applying with the help of an approved educational advisor – a list of approved agents. If at any stage you have a question, or you are unsure about anything, please contact us.

Entry requirements

We accept lots of different qualifications, to learn what qualifications we accept from your country / region please see below. This is only a list of qualifications we accept, to learn the minimum entry requirements you will need to refer to the degree you want to apply for.

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Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

º£½ÇÊÓÆµ offers a  through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the . Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to º£½ÇÊÓÆµ courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the  for specific course requirements.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the  page for further details.

What is an undergraduate degree?

Typically an undergraduate degree is the first level of study in higher education. Undergraduate qualifications include BA, BSc, BArch and BEng. Once you have graduated from an undergraduate degree you will have the opportunity to study a postgraduate degree.

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First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
7 point Scale 6 5 3.0 (on 5 point scale)
5 point scale 4 3.4 2.7
4 point scale 3.5 3 2.5
What is a postgraduate degree?

There are two types of postgraduate degrees; a postgraduate taught degree and a postgraduate research degree.

A postgraduate taught degree refers to the level study you can progress onto once you have completed an undergraduate degree. It is more advanced than an undergraduate degree, and the qualifications you can obtain include MA, MSc, MBA, MRes, PGDip, and PGCE.

A research degree, also known as a doctorate, is typically undertaken once you have graduated from a postgraduate taught degree. Research degrees include PhD, EngD, CDTs and MPhil.

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º£½ÇÊÓÆµ offers a  through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the  or contact us for more information.

What is the International Foundation Programme?

The one-year Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP) is designed to prepare international students who have completed their secondary education, for entry to undergraduate study at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ. The programme offers successful students a guaranteed progression onto one of the University's relevant undergraduate degrees, subject to meeting the specified criteria.

English language requirements

The standard University IELTS English language requirements is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Some degrees may require higher levels English language, these have been clearly stated on the individual degree pages.

How to apply

The application process for international students is the same as UK students. To learn more about the application process and how you can apply, please select the appropriate degree level from those listed below.

Fees and scholarships

All students who enrol to study at º£½ÇÊÓÆµ should make sure they are fully aware of the cost of tuition for their chosen degree, the accommodation they will be staying in, and any associated living costs. Below are some indicative costs, however further details can be found at the relevant pages listed below.

Students will need a further £4,000 - £6,000 to cover expenses such as food, books, clothes, insurance, laundry, entertainment, travel within UK etc. Travel to and from home is not included. £6,000 should cover additional costs for postgraduate living in a self-catered hall for 50 weeks in the year. £4000 should cover additional costs for undergraduate living fully-catered hall for 39 weeks in the year.

The average living expenses for an undergraduate, with catered accommodation included, should be roughly £1040/month.

Supporting you every step of the way

We understand how important receiving the right support at the right time can be, which is why we offer a wide range of support services. So whether you need help with your visa application, or you need additional academic support throughout your studies to reach your full potential or you need help once you’ve graduated to find the right career – we can help.