Nigeria
At UWE Bristol we are proud of our international reputation. With a thriving international community of students from over 140 countries worldwide, we are the perfect UK university to study at.
The experienced UWE Bristol International team will be happy to give you advice on the suitability of your qualifications for your chosen course.
Qualifications listed under each heading may satisfy UWE Bristol entry requirements to that level of study. This is not a guarantee of an offer of a place, which is at the University's discretion.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements, English language requirements and what to do if you don't meet our entry requirements.
Entry requirements
Holders of WAEC/NECO/SSCE will be considered for entry to our Foundation Courses at our International College.
Upon successful completion, these courses offer guaranteed entry onto a UWE Bristol undergraduate degree course.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
Please see a list of other acceptable English language qualifications.
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
We also accept the following local qualification (please note this may vary for some courses):
- WAEC/WASSCE or NECO English Language subject C6 or higher.
Entry requirements
UWE Bristol will consider students who have taken GCE A-level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB) or a suitable International Foundation programme such as the one offered at our International College, for entrance onto undergraduate courses.
Applicants who have completed their WAEC or NECO and are also on an International Foundation course or equivalent will be considered for direct entry onto undergraduate courses.
Students who hold a Post-Secondary Certificate or Diploma such as an OND or Advanced National Technical Certificate will be considered.
Holders of Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma may be considered for direct entry to year 2 or 3 where they meet the Accredited Learning requirements.
Students who have completed the first year of a bachelor's degree from a university in Nigeria will be considered for direct entry onto undergraduate courses.
The requirements listed above are the minimum requirements for entrance to UWE Bristol; competitive courses may have higher requirements.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
Please see a list of other acceptable English language qualifications.
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
We also accept the following local qualification (please note this may vary for some courses):
- WAEC/WASSCE or NECO English Language subject C6 or higher.
Entry requirements
Holders of a 4 year Bachelor's degree awarded by a Nigerian university will be considered for postgraduate study. Most Taught masters will require a minimum of a lower second class (2.2) or above.
Students who do not satisfy the requirements would be asked to study a pre-master's course before entry onto a postgraduate course.
Please note: we are unable to consider applicants who hold a HND onto the majority of our Masters programmes. Candidates with relevant work experience may be considered onto some of our Art and Health courses, please contact international@uwe.ac.uk to check before submitting an application.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
Please see a list of other acceptable English language qualifications.
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
We also accept the following local qualification (please note this may vary for some courses):
- WAEC/WASSCE or NECO English Language subject C6 or higher.
Country manager
For UWE Bristol enquiries, please contact our expert:
Jennifer Azuka-Okocha
International Officer - Nigeria and Ghana
Based in Nigeria
Email: Jennifer.Azuka-Okocha@uwe.ac.uk
Tel: +234 (0)809 169 7000 / +234 (0)812 365 3664
Country representatives
Contact details for our representatives in your country. They can provide you with further information and assist with the submission of your application to UWE Bristol. They can also offer advice on visas, accommodation, scholarships, travel and more.
Representatives and contact details
Representative name |
Contact details |
---|---|
Aji Evlution Services (UWE Alumni) |
Contact: Jude Ivori Aheruvoh (UWE Alumni) |
Bacobs and New Generations |
For contact details please visit: bacobsandng.com |
B&S Educational Services |
Contact: Samantha Addingi |
De-Matriks Global Educational Services |
For contact details please visit: dematriks.com |
Diptot International |
For contact details please visit: apply.diptotinternationalconsult.ca |
Inside Edge Limited |
For contact details please visit: inside-edgeconsulting.com |
IDP Nigeria |
For contact details please visit: idp.com/nigeria |
J.E.Inspired Education (UWE Alumni) |
For contact details please visit: jeinspired.com |
Jovik Green Consulting Limited (UWE Alumni) |
For contact details please visit: jvgcservices.com |
Lampstone Consult |
Contact: Chuks Emmanuel |
MYiO |
For contact details please visit: myinternationaloffice.co.uk |
OnyxOpal Services |
Contact: Chinyere Uzoigwe |
Strategic Offshore Placements Limited |
Contact: Mrs Abolaji Osime |
TAG College (TAGmyFuture) |
For contact details please visit: tagmyfuture.com |
Funding and scholarships
Every year we offer a large number of scholarships to international students. Take a look at the full list of UWE Bristol International scholarships to find out more.
You may also want to consider other scholarships available from organisations independent of UWE Bristol.
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