There are currently around 140 students from Nigeria enrolled on programmes as diverse as Biotechnology, Business Information Systems Management, Business and Management, Computing and Information Technology, International Development, International Trade Law, Mass Communication Management, Project Management, Public Health and many more.
Nigerian students are involved in a wide variety of clubs and societies at Northumbria University. Find out about the fantastic opportunities available to you at our A-Z of Societies.
For details on our English Language Requirements and Pre-Sessional Courses visit our English Language Centre pages.
Although some courses have specific requirements for entry, Northumbria will consider any qualification for entry to its courses.
| For Entry On To: | You Will Need: | Grade Required: |
|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programmes | WAEC (WASSCE)/ NECO - A to D grades in 5 subjects | A to D grades in 5 subjects |
| Undergraduate Programmes | National Diploma | Lower credit or CGPA 2.5/4.0 |
| Part-completion of a Bachelor degree | Lower second class or CGPA 2.4/5.0 | |
| A recognised Nigerian Foundation Programme | Average B grades | |
| Advanced Undergraduates | Higher National Diploma from a Nigerian institution - for entry to year 2 / 3 | 2.5/4.0 GPA or Lower credit |
| Postgraduate Programmes | Bachelor degree from a government recognised University | Lower second class or CGPA 2.4/5.0 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Lower second class or CGPA 2.4/5.0 | |
| Graduate Certificate | Bachelor degree from a government recognised University | Third class or 1.50 |
| Post Higher HND | 40% |
Please note these are general entry guidelines. Actual requirements may vary depending on your chosen course of study and certain courses may have specific or additional entry requirements, full details can be found on our course directory. Decisions for entry will also be based on personal statements, previous study information and not just your final course grading.
For most degree level and above courses we accept the following qualifications as evidence of English Language.
WAEC – We typically require C6 for most courses*
NECO (accepted for September 2022 Intake onwards) – we typically require B3 for most courses*
Please upload your WAEC/NECO certificate as part of your application where possible, along with a copy of your scratch card where applicable.
*Please note that these tests may not be acceptable for certain Professional or Pre Registration Health Courses. Other courses may have different grading requirements.
For further enquiries, help submitting your application and interviews in your area please contact your local Northumbria University representative whose details are listed below.
BCIE British Canadian International Education
24B Djibouti Crescent, off Freetown Street | behind Rockview Hotel, the 5th house after Zartech | Wuse 2 | Abuja | Nigeria
BCIE British Canadian International Education
1st Floor, Chalet A, Tahir Guest Palace (Annex) | 89 Lamido Road, Off Suleiman Cresent, (behind Niima Hotel) | Nasarawa G.R.A | Kano | Nigeria
BCIE British Canadian International Education
14 Muri Okunola Street | Megamound Place, Off Ajose Adeogun Street | Victoria Island | Lagos | Nigeria
BCIE British Canadian International Education
Valley View Plaza | 99 Opebi Road | Ikeja | Lagos | Nigeria | | | |
BCIE British Canadian International Education
2nd Floor | The Horizon Office Complex | Vitas Bus Stop, Ring Road, Ibadan | Oyo State | Nigeria | | | |
BCIE British Canadian International Education
2nd Floor, F.H Jumbo House | 80 Aba Road | Opp Government Crafts Development Centre | Port Harcourt, Rivers State | Nigeria
BCIE British Canadian International Education
PO Box 1531 | Bedford | United Kingdom | MK40 9EN
BDM Consultancy Services (BDM Consult)
30 Modupe Johnson Crescent | Surulere | Lagos | Nigeria
Bridge House Counselling Ltd
8 Royal Palm Drive | Osborne Phase II | Foreshore | Ikoyi | Lagos | Nigeria
Comfort Eduserve Ltd
OPP GOSHEN EVENT CENTRE | MOKOLA ROAD | COCA-COLA | IBADAN | Nigeria
Covmind International Limited
21 Oyo Road | Ajibade Bus Stop | Mokola Ibadan | Nigeria
DAFAN Study Link
Block A1 141, Off Road 2 | HFP Eastline Shopping Complex | Abraham Adesanya | Ajah, Lagos | Nigeria | 101245
Fedash Consultancy Limited
12 Seminary Quarters | Ile-Ife | Osun State | Nigeria
Ferdartob Consult
42, Oyedele Oguniyi Street | Anthony Village | Lagos | Nigeria | 23401
First Choice Educational Consultants
B4 Emerald Royal Plaza | Rayfield | Laramaganda Road | Plateau State | Nigeria
Govera International Ltd
16 Kampala Street | Off Ademola Adetokumbo Crescent | Wuse 11, Abuja | FCT | Nigeria | 234
IACW Consult
51B Corporation Drive | Dolphin Estate | Lagos | Ikoyi | Nigeria
Kelmaa Career Path Consultants (trading as KCPC)
Suite 38 Yasuha Plaza, Behind AP Plaza | Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse 2 | Abuja | Nigeria | Africa
Study Across Globe
L.A Ajayi Plaza, 99 | Awolowo Way | Balogun Bus Stop | Besides Lagoon | Hospitals, Before Allen | Junction | Ikeja | Lagos | Nigeria
Study Advisory Services Limited
7 Abimbola Close off Oweh Street | Jibowu Yaba | Lagos State | Nigeria | 234
Study Affairs
3rd Floor | Suite 310 Ikeja Plaza | Kodesoh Street, Ikeja | Lagos | Nigeria | 100271
TG Marchnata (TGM Education)
3rd Floor, Kobis Building | Block E, East Wing, Taylor's Lakeside Campus | No 1 Jalan Taylor's | Lagos | Nigeria
TG Marchnata (TGM Education)
Suite 313, GCL Plaza | Plot 522 Aminu Kano Cadastral Zone (Beside First Fory Hotel) | Wuse 2 | Abuja | Nigeria
UKEAS Worldwide Limited (trading as Intake Education)
Units 1901-3 | 19/F, Strand 50 | 50 Bonham Strand | Sheung Wan | Hong Kong
UKEAS Worldwide Limited (trading as Intake Education)
53 Deene Close | Adderbury | Oxon | United Kingdom | OX17 3LD
UKEAS Worldwide Limited (trading as Intake Education)
169/4A Otswe Sreet | Tedzii Ashieshi La | Osu Nyaniba (Behind The Methodist Church, Rev. Peter Kwei Dagadu Memorial | Society, Accra | Ghana
UKEAS Worldwide Limited (trading as Intake Education)
Ground Floor (Suite 10A) | JBS Plaza | No 375 Civic Centre Road | Kano State | Nigeria
UKEAS Worldwide Limited (trading as Intake Education)
3rd Floor, 76 Opebi Road | Ikeja | Lagos | Nigeria
UKEAS Worldwide Limited (trading as Intake Education)
2A Louis Solomon Close (Street beside Silverbird Galleria) | Off Ahmadu Bello Way | Victoria Island | Lagos | Nigeria
UKEAS Worldwide Limited (trading as Intake Education)
Suite 3, 2nd Floor, Hatlab Place | Plot 1952 Sokode Crescent, off Dalaba Street (Left Turn), off Michael Okpara Road | Wuse Zone 5 | Abuja FCT | Nigeria
UKEAS Worldwide Limited (trading as Intake Education)
1st Floor, Ile Ori Detu | 1 Shell Close | Onireke Ibadan | Oyo State | Nigeria
UKEAS Worldwide Limited (trading as Intake Education)
Suite B8, Bethel Plaza | Plot 36 Garden Avenue | Enugu | Enugu State | Nigeria
UKEAS Worldwide Limited (trading as Intake Education)
Plot 156, No 11 Tom Inko-Tariah Street | Rumuogba Estate | Port Harcourt | Rivers State | Nigeria
For guidance and information about studying at Northumbria University please contact:
Northumbria University Nigeria Office
2A Louis Solomon Close (Street beside Silverbird Galleria) Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
E-mail: nigeriaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk
Alternatively, you can contact our regional recruitment manager and officer directly.
Omoholo Margaret Ibie - Regional Manager, West Africa
Mobile: (+234)8188157535
Promise Egwuatu - Conversion Officer
Mobile: (+234)8146734266
Please fill in the form below to receive communications from us, which will include information about our courses, accommodation, virtual events and more.
Staff from the University make frequent visits to Nigeria and details of confirmed staff visits are shown on this page. Our Nigeria Country Officer is based in Lagos and will be happy to help with your enquiries at any time. For more information contact nigeriaoffice@northumbria.ac.uk
To find out more events for international students, please view our International Events page.
Back to top
