Nigeria
Hi, I'm Temitope, your Regional Manager.
Welcome to your country's information page. Here, you'll find relevant information for your country to help you make an application to one of our degree programmes, including entry requirements, Ulster University's events near you and even contact information for our local representatives in your country.I'm here to help you with any questions you may have about studying at Ulster University. Why not check if we're visiting your country soon for an event, or feel free to contact me via the channels below.E: t.ademuyiwa@ulster.ac.uk
What our students from Nigeria say
Mercy Adeleke - MPharm Pharmacy
I chose Ulster University as Pharmacy ranked the highest in Northern Ireland in the League Tables compared to other Universities. I obtained a scholarship as an international student to study here, so it was very affordable for me.
Happiness Uche Emeka - BSc Hons Biomedical Sciences
Ulster University in Coleraine is located in a friendly environment and the accommodation is good. The fees are alot cheaper than London Universities and the labs are really well equipped. I felt welcome before I even started my studies as the University kept in touch with emails.Tamilore Onasanya - BSc Hons Optometry
I find the cost of living is not expensive, the lecturers are supportive and everyone is friendly, I am happy that I came here.
Chinenya Muoneme - MSc Management
There are a lot of benefits and opportunities at Ulster University for international students. It was an amazing experience.
Olufikayo Bamidele - PhD Life and Health Science
It has been a rewarding experience for me.Undergraduate courses
Each programme will have slightly different requirements, both in terms of overall points and certain subjects, so please check the relevant subject in the undergraduate on-line prospectus.
Normally Ulster University welcomes applications from students with:
| Qualification |
|---|
| Level 100 (Year 1) of a Nigerian Degree programme |
| Ordindary National Diploma (OND/ND) |
| National Certificate of Education with a least a lower credit. (Grading: Distinction, Upper/Lower Credit and Pass) |
International Foundation Programme
Entry Criteria
- Be aged 18 years or over upon completion of the International Foundation Programme
- WAEC/NECO Senior School Certificate with C6 or above in 5 subjects (to include Mathematics for STE Pathway)
- Attain an overall score of 5.0 in the UKVI IELTS (with no individual band score of less than 5.0)
International Foundation Year
Entry Criteria
- Be aged 18 years by June of the academic year in which the International Foundation Year is completed
- WAEC/NECO Senior School Certificate with C6 or above in 5 subjects to include Mathematics
- Attain at least an overall score of 6.0 in an Academic IELTS (with no individual band score of less than 5.5) or WAEC/ NECO Senior School Certificate English Language Grade C6
*Please note some courses require a Higher English language requirement, please check the on-line prospectus for further details.
Meet our requirements for undergraduate courses?
Postgraduate courses
Typically we require applicant for taught programmes to hold the equivalent of a UK first degree (usually in a relevant subject area). Please refer to the specific entry requirements for your chosen course of study as outlined in the online prospectus. We consider students who have good grades in the following:
| Qualification |
|---|
| Bachelor degree |
Meet our requirements for postgraduate courses?
English Language Entry Requirements
Normally the minimum English language entry requirement is IELTS (academic) of 6.0 (with no band score of less than 5.5).
Some of our courses ask for a higher score.
If you do not meet the English language requirement we will give you a conditional offer subject to you meeting the requirement before the commencement of the course.
We accept a wide range of alternative English language examinations and tests
so please check the list of other accepted tests