Nigeria

Studying at Regent’s places you in the heart of one of the world's most exciting cities. Here, you’ll join a community of students from across the globe, and learn from some of the most experienced academics and professionals in your field.
 

Entry requirements 

These are the entry requirements for students from Nigeria.

FoundationUndergraduatePostgraduate

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with minimum 5 subjects grade average of C (C6 minimum)

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with minimum D7 in English
or
SELT such as an IELTS with 5.5 overall and no less than 5.5 in each category

NECO / iGCSE English Grade C

300-500 word personal statement

WASSC/WAEC/SSCE with minimum grade average of C with an International Foundation year 45/50%

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with minimum C6 in English
or
SELT such as an IELTS with 6.0 overall and no less than 5.5 in each category

NECO / iGCSE English Grade C

300-500 word personal statement

Bachelor's degree from Nigeria with minimum of Lower Second Class

West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with minimum C6 in English
or
SELT such as an IELTS with 6.5 overall and no less than 5.5 in each category

NECO / iGCSE English Grade C

500-700 word personal statement

All English qualifications must be within their validity period at the start date of the course, i.e. SELTs have a two-year validity period from the date of examination and academic qualifications such as iGCSEs have a five-year validity period. We do not accept Higher National Diplomas (HND) for admission onto postgraduate programmes. HNDs can be considered for admission onto undergraduate or top-up degree programmes (subject permitting).

Entry requirements may vary depending on your chosen course. Please check the course page for further details.


Visas

If you’re not from the UK, you may need a visa to study here. You can find out everything you need to know on our Visas & Immigration pages.
 

Get in touch

We’d love to hear from you and answer any questions you may have. To speak to our regional recruitment manager, Xanthe Horsbrugh, email [email protected].  

Check out our upcoming visits to your country – we travel all over the world and would be delighted to meet you.

Alternatively, you can speak to someone in your own language by getting in touch with one of your local agents, detailed below.

AHZ Associates: Nigeria

AIMS Education

EdLogica LLC

LCI

Sable International Study Abroad Ltd

Useful links

There’s lots to think about when applying to university as an international student. We will guide you through every step of the process, but here are some additional online resources which you may find helpful:

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