A warm welcome to Wolverhampton in the heartland of the UK, home to the University of Wolverhampton. For years, the University of Wolverhampton has welcomed students from Nigeria - and we look forward to welcoming you!
Information for students from Nigeria
Foundation Programme
We offer the 4 Year integrated International Foundation Year programme which includes a foundation year and degree
The 4 Year International Foundation Year integrated degree routes in Arts; Education, Health and Wellbeing; Science and Engineering and Social Sciences are designed for international students (or for students for whom English is not their first language). This route will suit students whose qualifications fall below the entry requirements to undergraduate study and/or those whose English language level does not meet the minimum criteria.
The 4 year integrated courses prepare students in academic subjects, English language and study skills enabling progression onto most undergraduate degree courses at the University of Wolverhampton, subject to professional body requirements. Entry to these foundation programmes may require you to have studied specific subjects at high school.
Students from Nigeria wishing to pursue the International Foundation Year at the University of Wolverhampton will need to obtain WAEC or NECO Grade D profile.
Please note: you only need to take a foundation programme if your qualifications are not suitable for your chosen degree.
Undergraduate
The University considers students for undergraduate study who have successful completed a WAEC or NECO Grade B profile
WAEC/NECO plus successful completion of recognised foundation programme or year one at Nigerian university
Postgraduate
For entry to a postgraduate degree programme (Master’s) at the University of Wolverhampton, students typically need to have completed a three or four-year undergraduate degree (Honours Bachelor degree or Professional degree) at an accredited university or college. Exact requirements will depend on the postgraduate degree you are applying for and the institution you have studied at.
- For programmes that require a UK Second Class Honours Second Division (2:2) or CGPA of 2.5 is required or Bachelor degree with 3rd class and a PGDip
- For programmes that require a UK Second Class Honours First Division (2:1) or CGPA of 3.5 is required
Please note: This information is provided as a guide only. Some courses may have specific entry requirements that are listed on the relevant course page. Please check for any additional subject/course specific requirements before submitting your application.
As an EU or International applicant you will need to showcase your English language proficiency skills during your admissions process.
The below qualifications are accepted for a number of courses, please be aware these scores are a guide on what is acceptable from this country.
We have a suite of courses that require differing English language proficiency, these requirements are there to ensure that you have the correct ability to achieve your desired qualification with us.
You will also need to check each individual course page for accuracy as our Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Bodies courses require specific English qualifications prior to entry.
Standard Undergraduate Requirements:
- WAEC/WASSCE English Grade C6 *
- IELTS Overall Score of 6.0 with no component less than 5.5
- We accept other English language level tests - http://wlv.ac.uk/english
Standard Postgraduate Requirements:
- WAEC/WASSCE English Grade C6 *
- IELTS Overall Score of 6.5 with no component less than 6.0
- IELTS Overall Score of 7.0 with no component less than 6.5
- We accept other English language level tests - http://wlv.ac.uk/english
*If your WAEC is more than 10 years and your degree is more than 5 years you will need to submit an additional letter for English language proficiency from your recent/current employer confirming that you have carried on using English Language in your employment to date. If your WAEC/NECO is more than 20 years old from the start date of your programme you will be required to take a SELT, you can the full list of the English language test we accept at - http://wlv.ac.uk/english
Meet our recruitment team in Nigeria, for further information please contact Daniel Oluwatosin
+2347030307485
+2349056346130
Date |
Time |
City |
Location/Hotel |
15th June |
10:30am-1pm |
Benin City |
University of Wolverhampton/Withcent Education Recruitment event Constantial Hotel Airport Road, Benin City, Edo State |
17th June |
1pm-5pm |
Abuja |
University of Wolverhampton Open day/Pre-departure event Blu Cabana Restaurant 1322 Shehu Yar’adua Way, Mabushi District Abuja Nigeria |
18th June |
11am-2pm |
Abuja |
IDP agent office visit UBA and H-Medix, Ground Floor, 50, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Osas & Oseji Building Between, Wuse 2, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria, Abuja, Federal Capital Territory |
19th June |
10am-12pm |
Victoria Island |
IDP agent office visit Victoria Island 2A, Louis Solomon Close, off Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria |
19th June |
12:30am-2pm |
Victoria Island |
Study Now agent office visit 33 Kofo Abayomi Street Off Victoria Island, Lagos |
19th June |
2:30am-3:30pm |
Victoria Island |
AHZ Associate agent office visit 4th Floor, Brasas Place, 69, Admiralty Way, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos, Nigeria. |
20th June |
10am-12pm |
Ibadan |
IDP agent office visit 1st Floor Ile Ori Detu 1 Shell Close Onireke OyoIbadan 200272 |
20th June |
12:30am-2pm |
Ibadan |
COMFORT EDUSERVE LTD agent office visit OPP GOSHEN EVENT CENTRE COCA-COLA BUS STOP MOKOLA ROAD, SANGO, IBADAN, NIGERIA |
20th June |
2:20pm-4pm |
Ibadan |
AHZ Associate agent office visit 21B, West office suite, ABA Akinjide road (secretariat road), Along Government House Agodi, G.R.A, Ibadan OYO State |
21st June |
10am-11am |
Lagos |
MYIO agent office visit Landmark House, 2nd Floor, 52-54 Isaac John Street, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria |
21st June |
11:30 am- 12:30 pm |
Lagos |
TGM Education agent office visit 3rd Floor, Kobis Restaurant Building 18/20 Kudirat Abiola Way Oregun Ikeja, Lagos |
21st June |
12:40 pm-2:30 pm |
Lagos |
The Apparent Advisory agent office visit 30 Kudirat Abiola Way Ikeja, Lagos |
21st June |
3pm – 4pm |
Lagos |
Study Across the Globe agent office visit 73, Oluwatobi House, 2nd floor, Allen Ave, beside MTN Office, Ikeja |
22nd June |
11am-5pm |
Lagos |
University of Wolverhampton Open day/Pre-departure event Radisson Hotel 50 Isaac John Street Ikeja Lagos Nigeria |
The University of Wolverhampton is officially represented by a number of professional agencies, whom we work closely with to ensure that you receive the best possible advice on your study options.
We make regular visits to our representatives’ offices to keep their staff up to date on University developments and advise prospective students on study opportunities. Whilst it is not compulsory, we do encourage you to consult a local representative. Their experienced staff will guide you on the best choice of course and provide you with practical advice on your application.
The University demands that every agent acts in an ethical and professional manner that will benefit students, agents and the university itself. You will find a list of our agents below. Our agents are vetted and go through a very thorough appointment process before they become representatives of the university. However, if you have any concerns about any of the agents listed below, please contact us at international@wlv.ac.uk
3AG Global Resources Limited
AECC Study Abroad Consultant
AH & Z Associate
Bacobs & New Generations Limited
Binea Education Limited
Crownhub Consulting
Craydel
De-Matriks Global Educational Services
Eduplan Limited
Emsoh Consult Associates Limited
EN Global
EPS Education Services
Find Admission
Gateway Career Service
Global Education Study Centres Ltd
IDP
INTAKE Education
JESTONE
Jokings Educare Ltd
MOD Education Ltd
My International Office
SABLE Education
SI-UK
- SI-UK Lagos- lagos@studyin-uk.com
- SI-UK Abuja- abuja@studyin-uk.com
Study Across Globe Educational Services
Study Now Limited
Sunfol Educational Consultancy Limited
TAR Global
TAR Global Placement Consulting
TG Marchnata Enterprise
The Apparent Advisory
Unique Ambition Consulting
White-eagles Educational Services Limited
WIN Education
Withcent Ventures
For more information on studying at the University of Wolverhampton, please contact:
Jenny Hyde – Senior International Recruitment Manager
T: +44 (0) 1902 322474
E: J.Hyde3@wlv.ac.uk
Daniel Oluwatosin - In-Country Officer (West Africa)
M: +234 9056346130
E: O.Daniel@wlv.ac.uk
Further information can also be obtained at:
- British Council - information on British international cultural and educational opportunities
- Public Health England - latest information and advice from the UK government
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office – foreign travel advice
- World Health Organization - information and guidance from WHO
- Home Office - immigration guidance