Welcoming students from Nigeria

We are always happy to welcome new Nigerian students onto our undergraduate, postgraduate, research and top-up courses.

We have a large community of international students at BU – currently 1,600 students from around 135 different countries. Our dedicated team can help you with your application to study at BU, or you can speak to our representatives in Nigeria who can offer assistance with your application.

Study in a stunning coastal location

An aerial shot of Bournemouth, capturing much of the town, with the beach and sea on the horizon

Located on the south coast of England, Bournemouth University is situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty less than two hours from central London by train. We are a green, safe and friendly town welcoming students from many countries.

Famous for its seven-mile stretch of award-winning sandy beaches, the town is also a thriving hub for a number of industries including the creative, financial and tourism sectors. The New Forest National Park is on our doorstep and the Jurassic Coast (which is a World Heritage site) is just a short drive away.

View the online version of our Bournemouth University Nigeria Country Guide 2023/24. This can also be downloaded as a pdf (9.2mb).

Talbot Campus as viewed from an upper floor of Poole House

Why BU?

Top70

BU is ranked by THE World University Rankings (2022) as one of the top 70 Young Universities

£3.5m

Over 4,400 students were awarded a bursary or scholarship in 2021/22, worth £3.5 million

11km

of award-winning sandy beaches

Information for Nigerian students

Academic entry requirements

BU International College Foundation Certificates

You can undertake a Foundation Certificate before going on to an undergraduate course if you have successfully completed 12 years of schooling in Nigeria and achieved a minimum of UKVI IELTS (Academic) 5.0.

Visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/

Undergraduate courses (Bachelor’s degree)

You can apply to study a Bachelor’s degree from year one if you hold an Ordinary National Diploma (OND/ND) Post-Secondary Certificate, or an Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC)/Advanced National Commercial Certificate (ANCC), subject to specific grades.
If your highest qualification is a West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Senior School Certificate, you will need to complete a one-year foundation course, such as the BU International College Foundation Certificate, before you can start a Bachelor’s degree.

Postgraduate courses (Master’s degree)

You need to have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution in Nigeria to apply for a postgraduate course at BU.

Research programmes

You need a postgraduate degree to be considered for a BU research programme.

Some courses may require specific or additional entry requirements.

To find out more visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses

English entry requirements

Undergraduate and postgraduate

IELTS Academic (UKVI or non-UKVI) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Note: some courses may require a higher IELTS score.

In many cases, in place of a formal English test such as IELTS, you can submit a letter from your university confirming that you were taught in English (providing you graduated within the last 2 years) or a copy of your WAEC/NECO Year XII English score (provided the score was at least C6).

For more information on acceptable English qualifications visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/english-requirements

Fees

Level of Study	January 2023 entry (GBP) per year	September 2023 & January 2024 entry (GBP) per year
Undergraduate (F/T)		£16,250 - £17,595
Placement year	£1,850	£1,850
Postgraduate (F/T)	£12,000–£16,000	£14,500-£16,500
MBA (F/T)	£16,250	£16,250
Research (F/T) Library-based	£16,000	£17,000
Research (F/T) Laboratory-based	£18,000	£19,000

Scholarships

Representatives in Nigeria

BU has a dedicated contact, Ms Nicole Ogodo, based in Abuja.

Nicole is happy to advise you about the courses available at BU, our entry requirements and all other aspects of university life. She works closely with our International Admissions Office to ensure that applications are processed as quickly as possible and that other processes, such as visa applications, go smoothly.

Contact: Nicole

Email: [email protected]

In addition we also have a number of representatives in Nigeria, who are based in various cities around the country. They are available to assist you with your application to study at BU. When you apply for one of our courses, you can choose whether to do so directly, or to submit your application form via your local representative, who will liaise with us throughout the application process.

British Canadian International Education (BCIE)
My International Office (MYIO Ltd)
Solomon Word Edu Ltd
Study Across Globe Ltd
WIN Education
ApplyBoard Inc
IDP Connect
Study International UK Ltd (SI-UK)
Liu Cheng International Group Limited
QS StudentApply Ltd

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What our students and alumni say

At BU, you will find a family in a truly international environment. From international teachers to a student community which promotes equality, I think international students will find their home at BU.

Studying at BU was one of the best decisions I ever made. The course and facilities were brilliant; the lecturers were knowledgeable and supportive. I was also voted President of the Student Union and that has really developed my skills in many ways.

I chose Bournemouth University for the AACSB accreditation and ranking in comparison to other universities, as well as the beach and warm weather. BU is very diverse and settling in was exciting for me. Acculturating into the unions was helpful too.

Welcome to Bournemouth University

Welcoming students from Nigeria

Study in a stunning coastal location

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