Nigeria

A huge welcome to students from Nigeria! We're delighted that you're thinking of studying here at Loughborough University. No doubt you will have lots of questions, and to help you in your search for the right course and university, we hope to answer the majority of them right here.

Overview

We have welcomed Nigerian students to Loughborough for over five decades, and today we have over 120 Nigerian students as part of our community on campus.

Choosing to study at a university which is not in your home country of Nigeria is an exciting opportunity, but we understand that it’s also a decision which requires a lot of thought and research. To help you, we’ve gathered lots of useful information right here.
 

Study options

As one of the top 10 universities in the UK we naturally offer lots of different study options. There are lots of ways you can choose to study here, whether you want to undertake an undergraduate degree, a postgraduate degree or postgraduate research degree. Plus, there are also opportunities available through The Turing Scheme for those who want to experience a UK university but don’t want to spend the entre duration of their studies in the UK.
 

Our campuses

We have two beautiful campuses, one located in the heart of the UK in Loughborough and the other located in London, the capital city of the UK. Our London campus is a postgraduate hub, and therefore is only available to postgraduate or research students. Our Loughborough campus is only a 20-minute taxi ride away from East Midlands Airport and there are five major airports in London, which makes travelling back to Nigeria and seeing the rest of the world a lot easier.
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Why you should study here

Application information

If you’re thinking of applying to study here at Loughborough University, you’ll first need to find out what qualifications we accept from your country / region, how to apply for your chosen degree and - if you’re applying with the help of an approved educational advisor – a list of approved agents. If at any stage you have a question, or you are unsure about anything, please contact us.

Entry requirements

We accept lots of different qualifications, to learn what qualifications we accept from your country / region please see below. This is only a list of qualifications we accept, to learn the minimum entry requirements you will need to refer to the degree you want to apply for.

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Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.

Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS webpage. Alternatively, please contact our Global Engagement team to check if the Foundation Programme that you are considering taking is acceptable for entry to Loughborough courses.

Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses. Please see the undergraduate prospectus for specific course requirements.

English language studied within one of the above qualifications is normally sufficient to meet the university’s minimum entry requirements. Please see the Approved Qualifications table on the English Language page for further details.

What is an undergraduate degree?

Typically an undergraduate degree is the first level of study in higher education. Undergraduate qualifications include BA, BSc, BArch and BEng. Once you have graduated from an undergraduate degree you will have the opportunity to study a postgraduate degree.

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First-class honours (70%) Upper second-class honours (60%) Lower second-class honours (50%)
7 point Scale 6 5 4
5 point scale 4.5 3.8 3.5
4 point scale 3.5 3 2.5
What is a postgraduate degree?

There are two types of postgraduate degrees; a postgraduate taught degree and a postgraduate research degree.

A postgraduate taught degree refers to the level study you can progress onto once you have completed an undergraduate degree. It is more advanced than an undergraduate degree, and the qualifications you can obtain include MA, MSc, MBA, MRes, PGDip, and PGCE.

A research degree, also known as a doctorate, is typically undertaken once you have graduated from a postgraduate taught degree. Research degrees include PhD, EngD, CDTs and MPhil.

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Loughborough University offers a Foundation Year through ONCAMPUS. You can view the entry requirements for this on the ONCAMPUS page or contact us for more information.

What is the International Foundation Programme?

The one-year Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP) is designed to prepare international students who have completed their secondary education, for entry to undergraduate study at Loughborough University. The programme offers successful students a guaranteed progression onto one of the University's relevant undergraduate degrees, subject to meeting the specified criteria.

English language requirements

The standard University IELTS English language requirements is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Some degrees may require higher levels English language, these have been clearly stated on the individual degree pages.

How to apply

The application process for international students is the same as UK students. To learn more about the application process and how you can apply, please select the appropriate degree level from those listed below.

Approved educational advisors

If you want some further guidance, then you may want to consider applying with the support of an approved education advisor. Below is a list of approved agents/educational advisors who have a contract with Loughborough University. Many of our approved educational advisors have been invited to both of our campuses, and therefore can give you a first-hand account of what you can expect.

Foster Global Placement Services
08038236201

Abuja, Nigeria

Suit B12 Saham Plaza, Alexandra Crescent, Wuse II, Abuja, Nigeria
MOD Education
0023409078709289

Abuja, Nigeria

29 Kampala Street, Off Cairo Street, Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria
SI-UK Abuja
+2348053790901

Abuja, Nigeria

Suite SF 15 Olive Plaza by Banex Junction, Wuse 11 Abuja, Nigeria
UKEAS International Ltd
+234(0)92906508

Abuja, Nigeria

Ground Floor, 50, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Osas & Oseji Building, Between UBA and H-Medix, Wuse 2, Abuja FCT. Nigeria
MOD Education
0023408081909290

Benin City, Nigeria

4 Imose Close, Off Boundary Road, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Gryn Index Initiative
+2348062541381

Enugu, Nigeria

Suite 303, Favour Plaza, 17 Udenweze Street, First Bank Bus Stop, Chime Avenue, New Heaven, Enugu, Nigeria
UKEAS Enugu
+92347059193156

Enugu, Nigeria

Suite B8, Bethel Plaza, Plot 36 Garden Avenue Enugu, Enugu State, Nigeria
UKEAS Ibadan
+234 9037233489

Ibadan, Nigeria

1st Floor, Ile Ori Detu, 1 Shell Close, Onireke Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Gryn Index Initiative
+2348062541381

Ikeja, Nigeria

13 Ogunlowo Street, Off Ajao Road, By Ikeja Bus Stop, Awolowo Way, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
UKEAS International Ltd
+234(0)13429059

Ikeja, Nigeria

3rd Floor, 76 Opebi Road, Ikeja Lagos
UKEAS International Ltd
00234 8166575768

Kano, Nigeria

Suite 10A No 375, Civic Centre Road, Kano
Bridge House Counselling
+234(0)8033270227

Lagos, Nigeria

Plot 8 Royal Palm Drive, Osborne Foreshore Phase 2, Ikoyi, Lagos Nigeria, 2341
Gryn Index Initiative
+2348062541381

Lagos, Nigeria

Amen center, Plot 1, 2nd Avenue LS Bus Stop, Abesan Estate, Ipaja, Lagos, Nigeria
KC Overseas Education
(+234) 9124497923

Lagos, Nigeria

8A, Suleimon Akano Street, Ogudu GRA, Ogudu, Lagos, Nigeria, 100242
Leverage Edu

Lagos, Nigeria

Lagos, Nigeria
MOD Education
0023407082122874

Lagos, Nigeria

Plot 783, Festac Link Road, Amuwo Odofin GRA, Festac, Lagos
MOD Education
0023407082122924

Lagos, Nigeria

7 Allen Avenue, Adjacent Best Western Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos
MOD Education
0023407089676760

Lagos, Nigeria

7 Hughes Avenue, Alagomeji, Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria
MOD Education
0023408020770930

Lagos, Nigeria

101 Adeniran Ogunsanya, Leisure Mall, Surulere, Lagos
SI-UK Lagos
+2341212 0530

Lagos, Nigeria

2nd Floor 84 Opebi Road Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
UKEAS International Ltd
00234(0)1-2915972

Lagos, Nigeria

2A Louis Solomon Close (Street Beside Silverbird Galleria) Off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos
MOD Education
0023407013185178

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

60 Evo Road, GRA Phase II, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
UKEAS Port Harcourt
+234(0)8116709992

Port Harcourt, Nigeria

45 Stadium Road, Beside FIRS building, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
MOD Education
00447448608401

Hatfield (UK based office), Nigeria

Floor 2, Maclaurin Building, 4 Bishops Square, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, AL10 9NE
MOD Education
0023407019710667

Uyo, Nigeria

123 Olu Obasanjo (Abak) Road, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Fees and scholarships

All students who enrol to study at Loughborough University should make sure they are fully aware of the cost of tuition for their chosen degree, the accommodation they will be staying in, and any associated living costs. Below are some indicative costs, however further details can be found at the relevant pages listed below.

Students will need a further £4,000 - £6,000 to cover expenses such as food, books, clothes, insurance, laundry, entertainment, travel within UK etc. Travel to and from home is not included. £6,000 should cover additional costs for postgraduate living in a self-catered hall for 50 weeks in the year. £4000 should cover additional costs for undergraduate living fully-catered hall for 39 weeks in the year.

The average living expenses for an undergraduate, with catered accommodation included, should be roughly £1040/month.

Supporting you every step of the way

We understand how important receiving the right support at the right time can be, which is why we offer a wide range of support services. So whether you need help with your visa application, or you need additional academic support throughout your studies to reach your full potential or you need help once you’ve graduated to find the right career – we can help.

Student experience

As a student here, you’ll discover a close-knit community of students who are vibrant, diverse and inspiring. It is this community which we fondly refer to as the Loughborough family.

There are lots of ways you can get involved and get to know your new family. Rag and Action are great if you want to do some form of volunteering during your studies, whereas the Enterprise Hub is designed for those of you who are looking for advice on anything enterprising. We also have LSU media which is great for anyone who is looking to gain experience as a photographer, videographer or radio DJ. We also have a range of sporting opportunities available for you to get involved with.

These opportunities are a fantastic chance to bolster your CV and gain lots of valuable experience – it’s also a great way to meet lots of new friends and make some incredible memories.

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Culture and community

There is a real sense of community and family at Loughborough University, and our Faith and Spirituality Centre provides a peaceful place for our students to come and reflect, explore and express their faith and spirituality. It’s a place for you to pray, meditate and to meet others. You’ll find that both our London and Loughborough campuses are very inclusive.

Every year the LSU hosts an event on International Day which celebrates the different cultures here at Loughborough with free entry and free food. In the past we’ve had over 40 stalls representing their country – it’s fantastic. The LSU also runs an International Students’ Network which is run by a team of students (you could join this committee) with the sole aim of helping and supporting international students once they arrive on campus. Not only are there are lots of events, societies and groups designed to help you feel more at home, you can also influence the experience future international students have if they decide to study here by becoming part of the international student committee.

We also have a Nigerian Society which is run by students for students, and it aims to engage with students on three levels here at Loughborough; the first is to support you when you first arrive as a new student, helping you to settle into the university. The second is to enable students based outside of Nigeria to reconnect with their culture, and the third is to promote Nigerian culture to students from all nationalities.

The society hosts numerous events throughout the year, from Independence Day celebrations through to music events, socials and key note presentations from potential employers.