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The West Africa Office provides free expert advice and guidance to Nigerian and Ghanaian students looking to study at Northumbria.
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Applications for both January 2027 and September 2027 entry are open. Apply now or register your interest to find out more.
Explore the scholarships available to students joining us from Nigeria in January and September 2027.
£500 Early Payment Discount may also available. Please view our Fees and Funding page for more.
Available to new self-funded (not in receipt of any sponsorship), full-time International undergraduate students studying at our Newcastle Campus. Students should also be 'Overseas' for fee status and domiciled in Nigeria. View full terms and conditions.
Available to new self-funded (not in receipt of any sponsorship), full-time International undergraduate students studying at our Newcastle Campus. Students should also be 'Overseas' for fee status and domiciled in Nigeria.
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The West Africa Office provides free expert advice and guidance to Nigerian and Ghanaian students looking to study at Northumbria.
Get in touchRegister your place at a Virtual Event hosted by the International Recruitment Team
Book your placeWe welcome applicants from Nigeria with a range of qualifications across our pathway, undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses.
View our entry requirementsPage last reviewed: 2 November 2026
Next review due: 2 November 2027