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Join more than 300 students from Nigeria who choose to study with us. Ranked among the world's top 100 universities and a founding member of the Russell Group, Birmingham is home to a diverse, global community of students, our beautiful green campus and outstanding teaching and facilities.
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Our high-quality teaching and supervision here at Birmingham will help you take your knowledge, skills and career to the next level. As one of the best-performing research-intensive universities in the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to study at the University of Birmingham.

  • Over 300

    Nigerian students studying Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses

  • Over 13,500

    international students from approximately 134 countries

  • 31%

    academic staff from overseas

What I have enjoyed most about Birmingham is the city life. Birmingham is a beautiful city with lots of fun activities and scenic places to visit. My favourite things to do are making new friends, going out and making memories with my friends.

Chiamaka Jideofor

Scholarships for Nigerian students

More than £10.5 million in scholarships is available for international students coming to study at Birmingham
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  • High Fliers Undergraduate Scholarships for Africa

    The University of Birmingham is pleased to announce the award of £5,000 for students applying for entry to an undergraduate programme starting September 2026.

    Award type: University
    Value: £5000
    Application deadline: 30 June 2026

  • Alumni Scholarship

    £2,000 tuition fee discounts for our returning undergraduate alumni commencing their Masters in 2026

    Award type: University
    Value: £2,000 tuition fee discount
    Application deadline: 31 August 2026

Meet our Nigerian students

  • Ella Odjoji

    Alumni

    LLB for Graduates

    Hi, my name is Emmanuella. I am originally from Nigeria but moved from Toronto, Canada to Birmingham.

    • Home country: Nigeria

  • Abimbola Oliyide

    Alumni

    Social Work

    MA Social Work graduate from the University of Birmingham

    • Home country: Nigeria

  • Emmanuel Emole

    Student

    Development Policy and Politics

    Hi, I’m Emmanuel—a Nigerian scholar passionate about development and driven by resilience. Here’s how I earned a top scholarship and found my place at UoB.

    • Home country: Nigeria

  • Ahmad Idris

    Alumni

    BSc Electronic and Communications Engineering

    Ahmad is a graduate of BSc Electronic and Communications Engineering (2013)

    • Home country: Nigeria

  • Chiamaka Jideofor

    Alumni

    Law, Data and Technology

    LLM Law, Data and Technology graduate who received the GREAT - Law and Justice scholarship.

    • Home country: Nigeria

  • Maryam Mustapha

    Alumni

    Health, Safety and Environment Management

    Maryam Mustapha was a MSc Health, Safety and Environment Management student at the University of Birmingham.

    • Home country: Nigeria

  • Oluwadamilola Ajibade

    Student

    LLB for Graduates

    I love reading, listening to music and travelling.

    • Home country: Nigeria
    • Chat to me

  • Ifunanya Ezechukwu

    Student

    Hydrogeology

    MSc Hydrogeology student at University of Birmingham

    • Home country: Nigeria
    • Chat to me

  • Onabure Ebodaghe

    Student

    Master of Business Administration (Full-time, UK)

    A Birmingham MBA student.

    • Home country: Nigeria

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  • 76th

    We're in the top 100 universities globally and placed 11th among UK universities.

    QS World University Rankings 2026

  • Top 2

    We're consistently one of the top UK universities targeted by leading graduate employers.

    'The Graduate Market in 2026' High Fliers report

  • 14th

    out of 130 UK institutions, with 25 academic subjects ranked in the top 10

    The Complete University Guide 2026

  • Find your place, in a place like no other

    With historic buildings, modern facilities and green surroundings, our Edgbaston campus is a place to be inspired. Home to a diverse, global community of students, it has everything you need, including shops, cafés, study spaces and friendly people.

    Explore our campus

  • The second city, your second home

    If you’re going to be an international student, where better than Europe’s youngest city?

    With its friendly, diverse community, Birmingham is a modern, global hub within easy reach of the green English countryside. A centre for arts, culture, shopping and entertainment, the city is also home to the largest creative and financial sectors outside London. The perfect place to connect, grow and thrive.

    Explore the city

  • University of Birmingham Dubai

    As a truly global University we offer programmes in our Birmingham and Dubai campus. Whichever campus you choose, you can be assured that you will receive the same high-quality education taught by leading experts in their field, and you will play your part in our global Birmingham student community.

    Discover the Dubai campus

Which agents do you work with in Nigeria?

We work with a variety of agents across Nigeria. You can find out where their offices are by visiting their websites below.

How can I contact the team?

For all general queries about becoming an international student at Birmingham, please complete and submit our enquiry form.

Your county representative is is Vivian Idoko. The Nigeria team will be happy to answer any queries you might have, please send an email and they will respond as quickly as possible.

The British Council has offices in many countries throughout the world which are able to provide you with advice about studying in the UK. Most offices also have an education library and Internet facilities where you can consult university material. The British Council can also provide advice about funding opportunities.

What are your English language requirements?

In order to undertake a programme of study here at the University, you will need to demonstrate that you have a suitable level of English proficiency.

To find out the English language requirements, you can view our entry requirement pages:

Undergraduate entry requirements

Postgraduate entry requirements

How do I apply for a Postgraduate Taught programme?

Applying to your postgraduate taught programme can be done in a few simple steps. Your application is specifically designed for the programme you choose to apply for and it is sensitive to the answers you provide as you proceed through the application. 

Please visit our webpage on how to apply to our taught courses.

Where can I find out more about Birmigham?

There are lots of ways to find out more about Birmingham. You can meet our team in country or speak to us online where can ask us questions about your application or the University. Visit our events page to find out when our next events are.

Can I visit the campus?

Our beautiful campus is open to the public throughout the year, so if you are in the UK and would like to visit, you can book onto a campus tour. Each tour is guided by one of our current students, giving you the perfect chance to hear first-hand what life at the University is really like.

Entry requirements

Undergraduate

The University will consider students who have taken GCE A Level examinations, the International Baccalaureate (IB), or a suitable foundation programme, such as one of our Foundation Pathways, for entrance to undergraduate programmes.

The University has a number of agreements with foundation providers in Nigeria which allows students to be considered for admission to undergraduate programmes. Please contact us for more information.

Students who have completed the first year of a 4-year Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Nigeria with excellent grades (2.1, 3.0/4.0, 3.5/5.0) will be considered for entrance to undergraduate programmes (first year entry).

Please note:

  • For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
  • For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.

Postgraduate

Students who hold a Bachelor degree (minimum 4 years and/or level 400) from a recognised institution will be considered for Postgraduate Diplomas and Masters degrees.  Most taught Masters programmes require a minimum of an upper second class degree (2.1) with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0

Students who have completed a Masters degree from a recognised institution will be considered for PhD study.