Information for students from Nigeria

The University of Central Lancashire welcomes students joining us from Nigeria.

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What our students from Nigeria say

I chose UCLan because the excellent teaching framework stood out for me. The practical aspect of my course makes it interesting and the lecturers make the teaching relatable
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Joan Fiyinfoluwa Medaiyese
MSc Oil & Gas Engineering
Nigeria
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  • 5,500+

    International students studying at our UK campuses (2020/21)

  • 120+

    We enrol students from more than 120 countries across the world.

  • 295+

    Nigerian students studying at our UK campuses (2020/21)

  • 6+

    The average direct flight time to Manchester Airport from Nigeria is 6 hours.

Contact our Nigeria team

For more information on studying at the University of Central Lancashire, please contact:

Angeline Ward, Regional Manager
Email: amward1@uclan.ac.uk

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Entry requirements

Please note the requirements below are indicative only

West Africa Senior School Certificate or Senior School Certificate awarded by WAEC or NECO at Grade C profile.

Our entry requirements will vary depending on the individual course and the year of entry and the below are indicative only. Any reference to typical entry qualification or grades stated on the website are provided as a guide only. There is no guarantee that applicants who have, or are predicted to achieve, grades equivalent to or exceeding typical entry qualifications or grade will be made an offer by the University of Central Lancashire.

Minimum English language requirements

West African School Certificate English grade C6 (equates to WASSCE C6) or NECO English grade C6.

OR

Standard English language entry requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

If your academic and/or English language qualifications are not sufficient to allow for direct entry to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes, you may wish to consider one of our Undergraduate or Master Foundation Programmes, offered at the University of Central Lancashire by ONCampus. Successful completion of this programme can guarantee entry to a wide range of programmes with us.

Please see our further information and guidance on our English Language requirements.

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