University of Nottingham for Nigerian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Foundation Year required via Kaplan International Pathways / University of Nottingham International College (£17,500/year). WAEC/NECO accepted as O-level equivalent. Arts/Social Sciences ~£21,750; Engineering/Science ~£26,000; Medicine ~£31,900. Nottingham has Malaysia and China campuses — some programmes offer dual-campus study.
English Language
IELTS: 6+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £21,750–£31,900. Application deadline: January 29.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/5 (2:1 (some accept 2:2 with experience) UK equivalent). Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
English Language
IELTS: 6+ overall, 5.5+ per component. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: £19,000–£28,500. Application deadline: Rolling — most close June–August; Business School closes March–May. Decision time: 3–7 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3.5/5. 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
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Excellence Scholarship (International)
by University of Nottingham · Undergraduate, Masters
Learn more →Chevening Scholarship
by UK Government (FCDO) · Masters
Learn more →Commonwealth Shared Scholarship
by Commonwealth Scholarship Commission · Masters
Learn more →GREAT Scholarships — Nigeria
by British Council / University of Nottingham · Masters
Learn more →Frequently Asked Questions
Does Nottingham accept WAEC?
Yes — WAEC/NECO is explicitly recognised. 5 credits at C6+ including English and Maths satisfy the O-level requirement. For undergraduate entry, you'll need a Foundation Year unless you have A-levels.
Is Nottingham a good university for Nigerian students?
Yes. Nottingham is a Russell Group university with a strong international outlook (it has campuses in Malaysia and China). It offers GREAT Scholarships for Nigerian Masters students and has a large African student society.
Tips for Applying to Nottingham
Nottingham is a well-rounded Russell Group university with a large international community and strong links to industry. GREAT Scholarships for Nigerian Masters students make it accessible. The city is one of the UK's most affordable major student cities — a great value alternative to London or Bristol.
Official source: University of Nottingham ↗Plan Your United Kingdom Student Visa
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Cost of Living in Nottingham
One of the UK's most affordable student cities.