Queen Mary University of London for Nigerian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via Queen Mary International Foundation Programme (INTO) (£18,000/year). WAEC/NECO accepted as O-level equivalent. Medicine/Dentistry deadline October 15. Law and Science programmes highly competitive. East London campus — more affordable than central London.
English Language
IELTS: 6+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £20,500–£37,500. Application deadline: January 29.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/5 (2:1 UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. LLM programmes internationally recognised. MSc Data Science and Finance very popular.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall, 6+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £19,500–£30,500. Application deadline: Rolling — most close June–August; Law and Finance close March–April. Decision time: 4–8 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.5/5 (First Class or strong 2:1). Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
Rolling — varies by department
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
QMUL International Scholarships
by Queen Mary University of London · Undergraduate, Masters
Learn more →Chevening Scholarship
by UK Government (FCDO) · Masters
Learn more →Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Queen Mary London accept WAEC?
Yes — WAEC/NECO is accepted as O-level equivalent. You need 5 credits at A1–C6 including English and Maths. For undergraduate entry, a Foundation Year (via INTO QMUL) is typically required unless you have A-levels.
Is Queen Mary cheaper than other London universities?
Yes. QMUL is located in Mile End, East London — further from central London, which means lower living costs than KCL or UCL. Tuition is also at the lower end of London Russell Group universities.
Tips for Applying to QMUL
Queen Mary is a Russell Group university offering a London education at more accessible costs than KCL or UCL. Its Mile End campus is well-connected by tube, and East London is one of the most multicultural areas in the UK — great for Nigerian students. Particularly strong for Law (LLM), Medicine, Engineering and Data Science.
Official source: Queen Mary University of London ↗Plan Your United Kingdom Student Visa
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Cost of Living in London (East)
East London is cheaper than central. Mile End and Stratford areas popular.
Mile End on the Central/District line. Zone 2 Oyster card.