Nigeria
Undergraduate entry requirements for students from Nigeria.
The guidance on this page is specifically for applicants in Nigeria.
Students from Nigeria are admitted to the University of Edinburgh with a range of qualifications: GCE A Levels, the IB, Standardised Tests (SAT, ACT or AP) and other recognised regional systems.
Applicants with either the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the Nigerian Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate will usually be required to complete a foundation year.
In addition, all applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English language
Other qualifications
College of Science and Engineering
The College of Science and Engineering accepts some secondary school qualifications with the additional completion of internal admissions tests.
Applicants with the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the Nigerian Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate who demonstrate a B2 average and usually A grades in required subjects will be considered for entry on successful completion of internal admissions tests.
On applying to a programme in the College of Science and Engineering, internal admissions tests will be sent to you in order to gain a better understanding of your capabilities in your preferred study area.
College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences does not currently accept the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or the Nigerian Examinations Council (NECO) Senior School Certificate for entry. The College’s International Foundation Programme offers a route into an Edinburgh degree.
Find out more about the programme
International Foundation Programme
Further guidance on academic entry requirements
Each course may have further specific entry requirements. All applicants must meet these requirements. Staff in the Admissions Offices will be able to provide further guidance.
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English Language requirements
All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of English language competency, regardless of their nationality or country of residence. These requirements are listed by programme.
Specific English language requirement by programme
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Student numbers
There are 139 students from Nigeria currently studying with the University of Edinburgh.