Nigeria
For Nigerians living in Birmingham, you will be welcomed to a friendly, multicultural city where you will feel very much at home – Birmingham has lots to offer including two major Nigerian food stores and several Nigerian restaurants.
We have many places of worship in Birmingham including churches and mosques, and we also have an active African Students Society through our Students’ Union.
Nigerian music is popular in Birmingham, there are many venues where you can listen to your favourite Nigerian artists. We have many entertaining places to go out, including StarCity which has a 25 screen cinema, bowling alley and places to eat.
We are actively engaged with Nigeria and visit your country often. Our academics and Regional Manager carry out student interviews at our agents’ offices in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan and we look forward to welcoming many Nigerian students to Birmingham every year. Please see the visits tab below for more information on our visits.
Undergraduate courses
We are happy to consider West African Senior School Certificate level with Grades A1 - C6 PLUS National Diploma (ND)/ Ordinary National Diploma (OND) with Merit profile/ GPA 2.50.
Faculty of Art, Design and Media:
Most undergraduate courses in the Art and Design schools require a good portfolio of artwork.
Business School:
All Business School undergraduate Year 1 courses require Mathematics minimum of Grade C at O Level or the equivalent
Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment (CEBE):
All undergraduate courses in the CEBE faculty require Mathematics at O Level. However for the Engineering suite and BEng Telecommunication and Networks, Mathematics is required at ASA Level minimum Grade C or the equivalent.
Postgraduate courses
We are happy to consider the Bachelor Degree with minimum of 2.2 classification.
Faculty of Art, Design and Media:
Some postgraduate courses require a portfolio, others require a proposal of studies while some courses require both a portfolio and a proposal of studies.
English language requirements
For most courses, the University requires Nigerians to have attained an academic IELTS certificate with a score of 6.0 or higher (with no less than 5.5 in each band score) or the WAEC qualification in English Language (Grade C6 or higher). For January 2020 intake, if you are a Nigerian and have attained a NECO instead of WAEC, the University will refund the cost of your Pearson PTE test after you have fully enrolled on your programme. After your enrolment, please contact the International Office international.enquries@bcu.ac.uk to claim back your cost of your PTE test.
View our English language requirements
International Foundation Programme
If you don’t meet the entry requirements, you can study an International Foundation Programme to be eligible for entry to study with us. Our foundation programmes are delivered through Birmingham City University International College.
We truly believe in supporting students in attaining their education and that’s why we give over £1,200,000 in scholarships every year. Find out more about our scholarships and prompt payment discounts here!
As well as our own scholarships, there are also opportunities from TETfund, PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS), and State Governor Scholarships amongst others.
Mr Charles Magee, International Regional Manager, will be conducting student interviews at the below agents' offices. If you would like to speak with Charles about your study options, please arrange an appointment during one of the below sessions:
Tuesday 28 January 2020
10:00 - 12:00 - UKEAS Abuja, Ground Floor, 50, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Osas & Oseji Building,, Between UBA and H-Medix, Wuse 2, Abuja. Tel: +234 (0) 9-2906508 abuja@ukeas.com
12:15 - 14:15 - BCIE Abuja, 24B Djibouti Crescent, off Freetown Street, behind Rockview Hotel, the 5th House after Zartech, Wuse 2, Abuja. Tel: 081-7149-5402 / 09-093478930, Mob: 080-6678-8636, Email: abuja@bcie.co.uk
14:45 - 17:00 - PFL Education, Silverbird Entertainment Centre, 2nd Floor Opposite Canadian Visa Application Center, Plot 1161,Memorial Drive, Central Business District, Abuja. T +234 (0) 7046095398 E abuja@preparationforlife.com
Wednesday 29 January 2020
10:00 - 12:30 - AGON PLACE LIMITED CVS Plaza (Former Heroes Place), Block B, 3rd Floor, Suite B4-5, Opposite OTI Carpets, Ademola Adetokunbo, Wuse II Abuja, Nigeria. Mrs Ngozi Okorie Ndukwe ngozio@agonplace.net Tel +2348184985733
13:00 - 14:30 - TGM, Suite 313 GCL Plaza, Plot 522 Aminu Kano Cresent, Wuse 2, Opposite DBM Plaza, Abuja. Phone: +234 811-111-1054 Email: info.abj@tgmeducation.com
15:00 - 16:00 - GESC Abuja, Suite c10, Halima Plaza, Balanga Street, Abuja, Nigeria Tel: +234 (0) 8054 333 067
16:30 - 17:30 - DEIZ GLOBAL SERVICES LIMITED, Suite D14, Dantsoho Plaza, Ajayi Crowder Street, Asokoro, Abuja. Mr Usman Adeiza Umar usmeeumar@gmail.com deizglobalservicesltd@gmail.com Tel +234 80 5471 4900
Thursday 30 January 2020
10:00 - 12:30 - UKEAS Ibadan, 1st Floor, 1 Shell Close, Onireke, Ibadan. Tel: 090 37233489
13:00 - 15:00 - BCIE, Ibadan, 2nd Floor, The Horizon Office Complex, Vitas Bus Stop, Ring Road, Ibadan, Tel: 022913532 Mob: 08171684741 Email: manager_ibadan@bcie.co.uk
15:15 - 16:30 - PFL Ibadan, Opposite The Palms Shopping Mall(Shoprite), Along Oni and Sons Hospital, Oni and Sons Way, Ring Road, Ibadan. T +2347042924006 Email: ibadan@preparationforlife.com
Friday 31 January 2020
13:00 - 14:30 - Bacobs & New Generations, No 1 Oluseun Street, Off Olujobi Street, Gbagada Phase 1 (Behind Corona School), Anthony Bus Stop, Lagos. Mr Agu Ngozi Amos info@bacobsandng.com Tel: +2348039698330 +2348036871008
15:30 - 17:00 - SUNFOL EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY LTD, Suite C22, Ajah Shopping Mall, Opposite Wondercity Church, By Ilaje Bus stop Lekki Epe Expressway Lagos state. Sunday Bello sunday@sunfolconsult.com Tel +234 80 3395 6229
Saturday 1 February 2020
10:30 - 12:30 - GLOBAL NETWORKS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES COMPANY 6 Ajoke Akinbame Close, off Unity Road (By Mobolaji Bank) Anthony Walk Ikeja Lagos Nigeria Kenneth Ilalokhoun Tel +2348033749866,+234812746100 kenneth@globalnetworksedu.com
Monday 10 February 2020
10:15 - 11:00 - Brookline Consult, Suite 135, 16th Floor, Western House, Broad Street, Lagos Island, Mobile: 081 8443 1990, Email: info@brooklineconsult.com
11:10 - 12:15 - Diamond Giant Consulting, Suite 53, Terrace by Ecobank, Tafawa Balewa Square, Race course, Lagos Island, Mobile: 080 3508 7511 Email: diajiant@yahoo.co.uk
12:45 - 14:00 - PFL, 4th floor, RIO Plaza 235 Muri Okunola. Victoria Island, Lagos +234 9091185887
14:30 - 16:00 - UKEAS, 2A Louis Solomon Close, off Ahamadu Bellow Way, Victoria Island. Phone: +234 01 2915972 Email: vi@ukeas.com
16:20 - 17:00 - BCIE, 14 Megamound Place, Muri Okunola Street, Off Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island. Phone: 01 342 7605 Mobile: 07034446009 Email: bcu_nigeria@bcie.co.uk
Wednesday 12 February 2020
10:00 - 12:00 - Negxy, No 7 Alabi Street, Off Toyin Street, Ikeja, Lagos. Phone: 01 459551 08096120086 Mobile: 08136301363 Email: Info@negxylimited.com
14:45 - 17:00 - TG Marchnata Office, 3rd Floor, No 18/20 Kudirat Abiola Road, (Kobis Restaurant Building), Oregun Ikeja, Ikeja, Lagos. Phone: 0802-376-5748 Mobile: 08093938202 Email: toluadeusi@tgmeducation.com
Thursday 13 February 2020
10:15 - 12:00 - PFL, The Manager, 49 Sobo Arobiodu Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos State. Phone: +234 (0)807 682 6156 Email: ikeja@preparationforlife.com
13:00 - 15:00 -BCIE, Valley View Plaza, 99 Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos. Phone: 01 342 7605, Mobile: 070 3444 6009 Email: bcu_nigeria@bcie.co.uk Skype: bcunigeria
15:05 - 16:00 - UKEAS, The Manager, 3rd Floor, 76 Opebi Road, Ikeja. Phone: 23417419173 Email: ikeja@ukeas.com.ng
16:05 - 17:00 - VISAGATE CONSULTING LIMITED, Mr Wale Oladapo, 3rd Floor, L'Monarch Tower, 65C Opebi Ikeja, Lagos. Phone: +234 9095234004 Email: INFO@VISAGCL.COM
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What our students say...
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LLB (Hons) Law
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Ogu-Jude Munachiso
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“I love everything about Birmingham City University, I can’t simply point my finger at one thing. I work in the International Office as a Conversion Officer, through the University’s OpportUNity programme, and I’ve done this for two years alongside my Law study. My advice to students is take advantage of the opportunities within the University.”
Adamu Magaji
MSc Telecommunications
“As a professional telecommunication engineer, I saw the need to develop my career further with a Master’s degree. I decided to study at Birmingham City University because it happens to be among the leading Universities in the field of Telecommunication Engineering and Information Technology and records show that graduates of the University excel in their professional careers. I found the course very interactive and insightful. With dedication, commitment and support from the staff at the University, I graduated with a distinction. The University enhanced my professional career and future aspirations…it has truly been a pleasure and a privilege to have successfully learnt at this remarkable institution.”
Muhammad Sagir Usman
BSc (Hons) CBeST Computing with Network Technology
“I heard that Birmingham City University had an especially good reputation, in particular with the international student community. I enjoyed my lectures and group discussions and I also found the University a very welcoming place, and I made a lot of new friends on the course. I thought that the range of accommodation offered to me by the University were more than suitable, due to their close proximities to bus stops, the shops, the GP and the hospital. I was able to see for myself that Birmingham overall is an incredibly vibrant multicultural city, and better than other cities in the UK! I always recommend Birmingham City University to students wishing to go to the UK for studies and six of them so far have listened to my advice!”
Country contact
Do you have a question?
International Regional Manager
Based at Birmingham City University’s City Centre Campus
Tel: +44 121 331 5153
Email: international.enquiries@bcu.ac.uk