Nigeria

As a self-funding international student from Nigeria, you are eligible for a scholarship of:

• £2,500 per year for undergraduate students
• £2,500 per year for postgraduate students 

This applies for courses starting in September 2024 and February 2025. You will be automatically considered for one of these awards when we receive your application. 

For individual fees please check your selected course page.

If you are applying direct, please email [email protected] for our in-country team to help you apply. The University has a network of education agents across Nigeria, including two in-country representatives who are available to assist with all applications.

Foundation Years are available to students who don't meet the academic requirements for entry directly onto year 1 of a Bachelor degree.

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for Undergraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English language qualifications: 

• A C, C6, 6 or credit pass grade in English at SSCE/NECO/WACE level
• IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each band)

Don't worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language Courses to prepare you for academic studies.

Academic Qualifications

• Students who have the Senior School Certificate with five or more B3 grades can be considered for direct undergraduate entry 
• Students who have the Nigerian Certificate of Education Diploma can be considered for undergraduate degree programmes
• Students with a National Diploma can be considered for undergraduate degree programmes
• Successful completion of a recognised foundation programme such as Bridge House Foundation/Northern Consortium Foundation/Global Education Foundation/Multi-plan Foundation can be accepted for entry to the appropriate 1st year degree programme
• Students with ‘A’ levels will be considered for direct admission to undergraduate degree programmes. Please refer to our course pages for detailed entry requirements
• Students who do not meet the entry requirements will be considered for a Foundation year
• Students with a Higher National Diploma or Polytechnic diplomas can be considered for advanced entry onto certain undergraduate degree programmes

English Qualifications

Proficiency in English is essential for Postgraduate study. The University of South Wales recognises the following English language qualifications: 

• A C, C6, 6 or credit pass grade in English at SSCE/NECO/WAEC level
• IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 with at least a 5.5 in each component. Please note that some courses may require a higher level of English language proficiency than the University’s standard requirements. Please see the course page for further information.

Don't worry if you do not meet these requirements as we offer a range of English Language Courses to prepare you for academic studies.

Academic Qualifications

• Students with an undergraduate degree with second class or better will be considered for direct entry onto a postgraduate programme
• Applicants with a Masters degree may be considered for entry to Ph.D. studies if the student also has a suitable research proposal

Please contact us with any questions you may have about studying and applying to the University of South Wales.

Officers

Nicolò Paolucci, International Executive
Email: [email protected] 
Address: USW International, University of South Wales, Llantwit Rd, Treforest, South Wales, CF37 1DL

In-Country Staff

Edward Bassey, Country Representative, University of South Wales
Nigeria Office: 2A Louis Solomon Close
Beside Silverbird Galleria off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria island, Lagos
Tel: 08033062126, 08181051521
Email: [email protected]