Apply from Nigeria

If you're a student from Nigeria thinking of coming to study in Plymouth, you'll find all the essential information you need right here

If you’re a student in Nigeria considering studying at the University of Plymouth, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
On this page, you’ll find all the details about entry requirements, tuition fees, and funding options. You can also read about the experiences of other students to get a better sense of life at Plymouth and how they’ve navigated their own journey.
 

International tuition fees

Details of tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes are available in the 'Fees, costs, and funding' section on the respective course webpage. Use our course search tool to find the course you wish to apply for.

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International scholarships

To recognise outstanding achievement, the University of Plymouth offers scholarship schemes to help fund your studies. You could receive up to 50% off your tuition fees in your first year.
 

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

To apply for a place on an undergraduate course from Nigeria, you should have obtained a good Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) or a West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) and an acceptable International Foundation Year or equivalent. Our partner college on campus, University of Plymouth International College (UPIC) , offers a wide variety of foundation courses.

Postgraduate

We require applicants to have completed a Nigerian bachelor degree with the following classification:
Nigerian degree classification - federal institution UK degree equivalent
1st 1st
2:1 2:1
2:2 2:2
 
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Agents in Nigeria

If you're a student in Nigeria thinking of studying at the University of Plymouth then why not speak to an agent near you to find out more?
 

Find out what our students think

It’s so easy to meet and establish friendships with people of different cultures, nationalities, upbringings at the university – all it takes is to approach a person and a conversation will ignite.

There are so many opportunities to grow and evolve as a person. There’s so much room to try new things and conquer some of your fears, it’s a great stepping stone before you enter into the real world and they will ensure you are as well prepared as you can be.

The International Student Advice team is always available to help. Various sessions are held to help international students get to know each other and interact with fellow students.