Nigeria
Nigerians living in Birmingham will be welcomed to a friendly, multicultural city where they feel very much at home. Birmingham offers lots, including two major Nigerian food stores and several Nigerian restaurants.
Birmingham has many places of worship, including churches and mosques, and an active African Students Society through our Students' Union.
Nigerian music is popular in Birmingham, and there are many venues where you can listen to your favourite Nigerian artists. We also have many entertaining places to go out, including StarCity, a 25-screen cinema, a bowling alley, and places to eat.
We are actively engaged with Nigeria and visit your country often. Our academics, International Regional Manager, and International Recruitment Officers conduct student interviews at our agents' offices in Abuja, Lagos and Ibadan. 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 welcome applicants with an average grade ranging from A1 to B2 in at least six subjects on the ‘West African Senior School Certificate’ or West African Senior School Certificate for School or Private Candidates’ examination (WAEC). Alternatively, applicants may apply with a National Diploma (ND) or an Ordinary National Diploma (OND) with a 'Merit' profile or a GPA of 2.50 or above.
Faculty of Art, Design and Media:
Most undergraduate courses in Art and Design schools require a good portfolio of artwork.
Business School:
All Business School undergraduate Year 1 courses require Mathematics with a minimum of Grade C at O Level or the equivalent (WAEC C6 in Mathematics).
Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment (CEBE):
All undergraduate courses in the CEBE faculty require Mathematics at O Level. However, Mathematics is required at AS/A Level, with a minimum grade of C or the equivalent for the Engineering suite and BEng Telecommunication and Networks.
Postgraduate courses
We are happy to consider a four-year Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of Second Class (Lower Division) or 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
Our courses require applicants to have a proven academic English proficiency, often quoted in an IELTS certificate score. Here are our WAEC scores' equivalencies to the WAEC English Language results:
| Academic IELTS (Overall score) | WAEC |
| 6.0 | C6 |
| 6.5 | C5 |
| 7.0 | B3 |
View our English language requirements
International Foundation Programme
If you don’t meet the entry requirements, you can study at 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, which is why we give over £1,200,000 in scholarships yearly. Find out more about our scholarships here!
There are also opportunities from TETfund, PTDF Overseas Scholarship Scheme (OSS), and State Governor Scholarships, amongst others.
Mrs Titobi Oshinjimika, the International Recruitment Officer conducts student interviews at the agents' offices around Nigeria. Please go to the contact section if you want to speak with Titobi about your study options.
Student views
What our students say...
Anu Yusuf
LLB (Hons) Law
“I always dreamed of studying in the UK since my childhood…I have already 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 student employment programme, and I’ve done this for two years alongside my Law study. My advice to students is to 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 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 outstanding reputation, particularly 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 many new friends during the course. I thought that the accommodation offered by the University was more than suitable due to their proximity to bus stops, the shops, the GP and the hospital. I saw 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 have listened to my advice!”
Country contact
Do you have a question?
Mr Charles Magee
International Regional Manager
Based at Birmingham City University’s City Centre Campus
Mrs Titobioluwa Oshinyimika
International Recruitment Officer
Based in Nigeria
Email: titobioluwa.oshinyimika@bcu.ac.uk
Student views
What our students say...
"Hi, my name is Bukky Tijani from Lagos, Nigeria. I’m a recent Master’s in Media Production student of Birmingham City University, where I finished with a Distinction and had the honour of giving the Graduate speech at my Graduation for the class of 2024.
My time at Birmingham City University was nothing short of transformative. It was indeed a chapter defined by resilience, opportunities, growth and purpose. After two initial rejections, I didn’t give up. I applied a third time, determined to make the vision I had for myself a reality, and BCU became the place where that vision took root and flourished."