Morgan State University for Nigerian Students
Entry Requirements by Level
Academic Requirements
Direct entry available. WAEC/NECO accepted as secondary qualification. Morgan State has a strong tradition of welcoming Nigerian and African students. Engineering and Computer Science programmes are ABET-accredited.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: $20,828. Application deadline: February 1 (Priority); April 1 (Regular).
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4. Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required. Graduate assistantships provide full tuition waivers and $12,000/year stipend. Strong Engineering, Computer Science, and Business programmes. STEM OPT eligible. Active African alumni network.
English Language
IELTS: 6.5+ overall. TOEFL iBT and PTE Academic also accepted — contact admissions for equivalencies.
Fees & Deadline
Annual tuition: $36,414. Application deadline: March 1 (Priority); rolling thereafter. Decision time: 6–12 weeks.
Academic Requirements
Minimum GPA: 3/4. Master's degree required (or Bachelor's with First Class Honours for some programmes). Fully funded positions available. PhD programmes available in Engineering and Sciences. Funding via research and teaching assistantships.
Specific Requirements
Research proposal required. Identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying. References from two academic supervisors.
Deadline
February 1 (Priority)
Documents Required
Available Scholarships
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
by US Government (Department of State) · Masters, Phd
Learn more →Morgan State Graduate Assistantship
by Morgan State University · Masters, Phd
Learn more →International Merit Award
by Morgan State University · Undergraduate, Masters
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Morgan State University accept WAEC for undergraduate admission?
Yes — WAEC/NECO is explicitly accepted by Morgan State University as a secondary school qualification. As an HBCU with a strong tradition of welcoming African students, Morgan State has extensive experience evaluating West African credentials. No foundation year is required for direct entry.
What GPA is required for a Masters degree at Morgan State University?
The minimum GPA for Masters admission at Morgan State University is 3.0/4.0. Your undergraduate transcript from a recognised Nigerian university is the primary academic credential. Graduate assistantships are competitive and typically go to applicants with 3.3+ GPA.
Are there scholarships for Nigerian students at Morgan State University?
Yes — Morgan State Graduate Assistantships provide full tuition waivers plus a $12,000/year stipend for Masters students, making this one of the most financially accessible paths to a US Master's degree. The university also has a large and active African alumni network in the Baltimore-Washington corridor that supports incoming students.
Tips for Applying to Morgan State
Morgan State is one of America's premier HBCUs and has built one of the strongest pipelines for Nigerian and Ghanaian graduate students in the US, with a large and active African alumni network in the Baltimore-Washington corridor. Graduate assistantships provide full tuition waivers plus a $12,000 annual stipend, making this one of the most financially accessible paths to a US Master's degree. Engineering and Computer Science programs qualify for the 36-month STEM OPT extension.
Official source: Morgan State University ↗Plan Your United States Student Visa
Check visa requirements, documents and costs for Nigerian passport holders applying to United States.
Cost of Living in Baltimore, MD
Baltimore is more affordable than nearby Washington DC. On-campus housing available. Off-campus apartments available in surrounding neighbourhoods.
Affordable dining options in Baltimore. Cook at home for savings. Campus meal plans available.
MTA Maryland bus and light rail. Morgan State students have access to transit links to downtown Baltimore and Washington DC area.