Nigeria

Minimum entry requirements

For entry onto a Foundation (year 0) plus degree (4-year programme), you must have WAEC with at least 3 grades at C or higher, including English language.

For direct entry onto year 1 of most of our undergraduate degree programmes, we will accept:

 Some courses may have slightly higher entry requirements or require additional criteria, please view the Course pages for this information.

English Language requirements

If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence.

For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.

We will accept WAEC/NECO with C6 or above in English language. Scratch cards for score verification may be requested. Please note we will only accept WAEC/NECO dated from 2005 or newer.

Applicants with qualifications dated before this date, will be required to complete a recognised English Language qualification. Please see below for a full list of English Language qualifications we accept. 

See equivalent qualifications

If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.

Minimum entry requirements

For courses requiring a 2:2

For courses requiring a 2:1

For courses requiring a 1st class degree

Please note: We do not accept qualifications obtained in the Republic of Benin.

For some postgraduate courses, you need a degree in a related subject. You can check this on the individual course page.

If you do not see your qualifications listed or would like more information, please contact york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk

For information about applying for a research degree, visit our Research degree pages.

English Language requirements

If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence.

For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification, including the West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC) or the Senior School Certificate (awarded by NECO) in English at Grade C6 or above. Scratch cards for score verification may be requested.

SEE EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.

Minimum entry requirements

You will need to hold both qualifications at the grades above to be considered for admission.

If you do not see your qualifications listed or would like more information, please contact york.intl@yorksj.ac.uk

English Language requirements

If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence.

For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.

See equivalent qualifications

If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.