Skip navigation

Nigeria

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.

 

Nigeria Representatives

BCIE British Canadian International Education

24B Djibouti Crescent, off Freetown Street | behind Rockview Hotel, the 5th house after Zartech | Wuse 2 | Abuja | Nigeria

  • Phone: 081-7149-5402, 080-6678-8636
  • Fax: 09-093478930

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

  • Phone: 08 1254 03294

BCIE British Canadian International Education

14 Muri Okunola Street | Megamound Place, Off Ajose Adeogun Street | Victoria Island | Lagos | Nigeria

  • Phone: 0134 27601

BCIE British Canadian International Education

Valley View Plaza | 99 Opebi Road | Ikeja | Lagos | Nigeria | | | |

  • Phone: 0134 27600

BCIE British Canadian International Education

2nd Floor | The Horizon Office Complex | Vitas Bus Stop, Ring Road, Ibadan | Oyo State | Nigeria | | | |

  • Phone: 022 913 532

BCIE British Canadian International Education

2nd Floor, F.H Jumbo House | 80 Aba Road | Opp Government Crafts Development Centre | Port Harcourt, Rivers State | Nigeria

  • Phone: 07085010020

BCIE British Canadian International Education

PO Box 1531 | Bedford | United Kingdom | MK40 9EN

  • Phone: 0870 803 4317
  • Fax: 0870 803 4318

BDM Consultancy Services (BDM Consult)

30 Modupe Johnson Crescent | Surulere | Lagos | Nigeria

  • Phone: +2349060021363

Bridge House Counselling Ltd

8 Royal Palm Drive | Osborne Phase II | Foreshore | Ikoyi | Lagos | Nigeria

  • Phone: +234 1 8728 297

Cgil Educational Consultancy

22 Ago Palace Way | Okota | Lagos State | Nigeria

  • Phone: (+44)7341823351

Comfort Eduserve Ltd

Opp Goshen Event Centre | Mokola Road | Ibadan | Nigeria

  • Phone: +234 814 670 2957

Covmind International Limited

21 Oyo Road | Ajibade Bus Stop | Mokola Ibadan | Nigeria

  • Phone: (+234) 9074875326

DAFAN Study Link

Block A1 141, Off Road 2 | HFP Eastline Shopping Complex | Abraham Adesanya | Ajah, Lagos | Nigeria | 101245

  • Phone: (+234) 4903 8403016

Diamond Giant Consulting

Suite 53, Terrence Wing | Tafawa Balewa Square | Lagos | Nigeria

  • Phone: (+234)8024603725

Ellynsteve Educational Consultancy and Services

3 Yusuf Adoke Street | Byazhin | Kubwa | Abuja | Nigeria | 901101

  • Phone: (+234) 905 313 0678

Eminent Transglobal Services Ltd (ETGSL Education)

5B Oguta Road | Onitsha | Anambra | Nigeria | 434106

  • Phone: (+234) 906 326 2858

Fedash Consultancy Limited

12 Seminary Quarters | Ile-Ife | Osun State | Nigeria

  • Phone: (+234)8100822888 / (+234)8068784848, UK Phone: 07405237812 / 07532064610

Ferdartob Consult

42, Oyedele Oguniyi Street | Anthony Village | Lagos | Nigeria | 23401

  • Phone: (+234) 908 700 0026

First Choice Educational Consultants

B4 Emerald Royal Plaza | Rayfield | Laramaganda Road | Plateau State | Nigeria

  • Phone: (+234)8100610288

Gateway Career Services

32 CMD Road | Ketu | Lagos | Nigeria

  • Phone: (+234) 803 935 3265

Govera International Ltd

16 Kampala Street | Off Ademola Adetokumbo Crescent | Wuse 11, Abuja | FCT | Nigeria | 234

  • Phone: (+234)90708 55552

IACW Consult

51B Corporation Drive | Dolphin Estate | Lagos | Ikoyi | Nigeria 

  • Phone: 08028771005

Kelmaa Career Path Consultants (trading as KCPC)

Suite 38 Yasuha Plaza, Behind AP Plaza | Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent, Wuse 2 | Abuja | Nigeria

  • Phone: 07086045198

Laurem Consulting Services Ltd

Suite L201 Ogba Multipurpose Complex | Ogba | Lagos | Nigeria

  • Phone: (+234) 814 094 1329

Opulence International Consult

10 Gimbya Street | Garki | Abuja | FCT | Nigeria | 900103

  • Phone: (+234) 806 797 4283

PGI Bliss Concepts and Consulting Limited

Suite 2D, 2nd Floor Copper House | 4 Algiers Street | Abuja | FCT | Nigeria | 904101

  • Phone: (+234) 803 787 3179

Study Across Globe

L.A Ajayi Plaza, 99 | Awolowo Way | Balogun Bus Stop | Besides Lagoon | Hospitals, Before Allen | Junction | Ikeja | Lagos | Nigeria

  • Phone: (+234)8065007668

Study Advisory Services Limited

7 Abimbola Close off Oweh Street | Jibowu Yaba | Lagos State | Nigeria | 234

  • Phone: (+234) 9027 313226

Study Affairs

3rd Floor | Suite 310 Ikeja Plaza | Kodesoh Street, Ikeja | Lagos | Nigeria | 100271

  • Phone: (+234) 809 600 1055

TG Marchnata (TGM Education)

3rd Floor, Kobis Building | Block E, East Wing, Taylor's Lakeside Campus | No 1 Jalan Taylor's | Lagos | Nigeria

  • Phone: (+234) 809-393-8202, (+234) 809-393-8207

TG Marchnata (TGM Education)

Suite 313, GCL Plaza | Plot 522 Aminu Kano Cadastral Zone (Beside First Fory Hotel) | Wuse 2 | Abuja | 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