Information for students from Nigeria

The University of Central Lancashire welcomes students joining us from Nigeria.

Proud winners of International Student Support of the Year at TINE Africa 2024

We have been awarded Best International Student Support 2024 in the TINE Africa Awards, following nominations in both 2023 and 2024.

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What our students from Nigeria say

I chose UCLan because the excellent teaching framework stood out for me. The practical aspect of my course makes it interesting and the lecturers make the teaching relatable
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Joan Fiyinfoluwa Medaiyese
MSc Oil & Gas Engineering
Nigeria
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Not sure about what to study?

We have a broad range of subjects and courses at various levels. Across our 4 campuses we have something to suit everyone. Learn more about your chosen subject and what we have to offer.

  • 5,500+

    International students studying at our UK campuses (2020/21)
  • 120+

    We enrol students from more than 120 countries across the world.
  • 295+

    Nigerian students studying at our UK campuses (2020/21)
  • 6+

    The average direct flight time to Manchester Airport from Nigeria is 6 hours.

Entry Requirements

Our entry requirements will vary depending on the individual course and the year of entry and the below are indicative only. Any reference to typical entry qualification or grades stated on the website are provided as a guide only. There is no guarantee that applicants who have, or are predicted to achieve, grades equivalent to or exceeding typical entry qualifications or grade will be made an offer by the University of Central Lancashire.

If your academic and/or English language qualifications are not sufficient to allow for direct entry to one of our undergraduate or postgraduate taught programmes, you may wish to consider one of our Undergraduate or Master Foundation Programmes, offered at the University of Central Lancashire by ONCampus. Successful completion of this programme can guarantee entry to a wide range of programmes with us.

Please see our further information and guidance on our English Language requirements.

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of scholarships and bursaries available for international students. Please note that these scholarships are not available for postgraduate research, MBBS, online learning or pre-sessional programmes.

Undergraduate

Articulation Scholarship

To celebrate our formal partnerships with key institutions worldwide, we are offering a scholarship of £2,000 per year to each student who progresses from one of our specified partner institutions (see list).

Ashinaga Scholarship

Join a diverse network of future leaders and study with us with funding from an Ashinaga Scholarship.

Excellence Scholarship

If applicants have achieved excellent grades prior to entering their chosen undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme with us, the Excellence Scholarship will be applied.

Family Loyalty Scholarship

Our Family Loyalty Scholarship is available to the sibling, spouse or child of someone who is either currently studying on, or who has graduated from, a full-time course with us.

Postgraduate taught

Articulation Scholarship

To celebrate our formal partnerships with key institutions worldwide, we are offering a scholarship of £2,000 per year to each student who progresses from one of our specified partner institutions (see list).

Chevening - UK Government Scholarship

Join a diverse network of future leaders and study with us on a fully funded Chevening Scholarship. The University of Central Lancashire are proud to support Chevening Scholarships, the UK government's scholarships programme for international students studying master's degrees.

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship

Funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), these Scholarships enable talented and motivated individuals to gain the knowledge and skills required for sustainable development, and are aimed at those who could not otherwise afford to study in the UK.

Excellence Scholarship

If applicants have achieved excellent grades prior to entering their chosen undergraduate or postgraduate taught programme with us, the Excellence Scholarship will be applied.

Postgraduate research

International Alumni Scholarship

We would like to reward International graduates who choose us for their postgraduate taught studies, by offering an Alumni Scholarship for all such students. The scholarship is payable for one year, and is to be offered to our graduates in the UK and our network of global partner institutions.

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Your international student guide

Interested in studying at the University of Central Lancashire? Our international student guide is packed with useful information for overseas students.

Campuses and partners

We have a large and diverse campus network, with campus locations in Preston, Burnley, Westlakes (Cumbria) and Cyprus. We also have numerous other partners both in the UK and abroad.

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