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
IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band score). Please note that some courses require a higher IELTS score
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.
If you’d like to meet us on one of the below dates, just email Frankie Galati, our International Officer to book an appointment:
Wednesday 24 April 2019
09:00 – 14:00 - BCIE Edufair - Presidential Hotel, I Birabi Street, New GRA 500272, Port Harcourt, Nigeria
Thursday 25 April 2019
10:00 – 15:00 - BCIE Edufair - BCIE Ibadan Office, 2nd Floor, The Horizon Office Complex, Ibadan, Nigeria
Thursday 25 April 2019
09:30 - 10.30 - Agent Office Visit - Glory Education Services 6th Floor Gabriel Akinmade Taylor Plaza N0 2, Allen Avenue, Opposite Toyin St Roundabout, Allen Avenue, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, T: 08177668738 E: Theo.Oladimeji@gloryeduserve.com
Thursday 25 April 2019
10:45 – 11:45 - Agent Office Visit - 3AG Global Resources Limited, 1st Floor Front Wing, 9 Olufimilola Okikiolu, off Toyin St, Allen, Ikeja T: +234 8189459825 E: info@3aglobal.com
Thursday 25 April 2019
12:00 – 13:30 - Agent Office Visit - NAVITAS Regional Office, Nigeria 56, Opebi Road, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria T:+234 9087439179 E: Jennifer.Ibekwe@navitas.com
Thursday 25 April 2019
13:45 – 15:00 - Agent Office Visit - Preparation For Life, 49 Sobo Arobiodu Street, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos State T: +234 8184968718 E:oluwatobi.ahmed@preparationforlife.com
Friday 26 April 2019
09:30 – 10:30 - Agent Office Visit - TGMEducation 3rd Floor, Office 18-20 Kudirat Abiola Way (Kobis Restaurant Building) Oregun, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria, T:+234 8093938202 E: toluadeusi@tgmeducation.com
Friday 26 April 2019
10:45 – 11:45 - Agent Office Visit - VisaGate Consulting 3rd Floor, L' Monarch Tower,65C, Opebi Road, Ikeja Lagos, Nigeria T: +234 9095234004 E: olawale@visagcl.com
Friday 26 April 2019
12:00 – 13:00 - Agent Office Visit - UKEAS 3rd Floor, 76 Opebi Road, Lagos, Ikeja T:+234 13429059 E: ikeja@ukeas.com.ng
Friday 26 April 2019
13:15 – 14:15 - Agent Office Visit - Purple Crest Limited, 23 Adekunle Faajuyi Way, GRA, Ikeja, Lagos T: +234 17924520 E: kemi@purplecrest.com.ng
Saturday 27 April 2019
11:00 – 16:00 - BCIE Edufair - Sheraton Hotel,30 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, P.O. Box 21189 Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Monday 29 April 2019
11:00 – 16:00 - BCIE Edufair - Sheraton Hotel,Ladi Kwali Way, Abuja, Nigeria
Tuesday 30 April 2019
09:15 – 10:15 - Agent Office Visit - DEIZ Global Service, Ajayi Crowder street, Beside Asokoro Police Station, Soho Plaza, Asokoro,Abuja T:+234 8054714900 E: deizglobalservicesltd@gmail.com
Tuesday 30 April 2019
10:30 – 11:30 - Agent Office Visit - Ajaden Synergy Limited Suite 41, Third floor, BEFS Plaza, Plot 485 Ajose Adeogun Street, Opposite Mountain of Fire, Same plaza with Ecobank Plc, Utako District, Abuja, Nigeria T: +234 8037991972 E: isaac200ng@yahoo.com
Tuesday 30 April 2019
11:45 – 12:45 - Agent Office Visit - Trainsmart Consultancy Suite 217, Shettima Munguno Crescent, Utako, Abuja T: +234 7036662271 E: musasule4@gmail.com
Tuesday 30 April 2019
13:00 – 14:00 - Agent Office Visit - Foster Global Placement Services, Suite A9, Saham Plaza, Alexandra Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria T:+234 7019610792 E: kingsley.anunyuo@fostergps.com
Tuesday 30 April 2019
14:15 – 15:30 - Agent Office Visit - AGON Place Limited CSV Plaza (Former Heroes Place), Block B, 3rd Floor, Suite B4-5, Opposite OTI Carpets, Ademola Adetokunbo Wuse II Abuja, Nigeria T: +234 8184985733 E: ngozio@agonplace.net
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What our students say...
Anu Yusuf
LLB (Hons) Law
“I always had a dream to study in the UK since my childhood…I already have learned and achieved so much in this country. I simply love my university. With loads of opportunities and facilities, being at university has helped me to develop as an individual. I feel proud of my achievements and to be part of Birmingham City University.”
Ogu-Jude Munachiso
LLB (Hons) Law
“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 6684
Email: Robert.Hurlbutt@bcu.ac.uk
Miss Frankie Galati
International Regional Officer
Based at Birmingham City University’s City Centre Campus
Tel: +44 121 331 5551
Email: Frankie.galati@bcu.ac.uk