The University of Southampton has an active and growing Nigerian student community.
Learn more about the requirements you'll need to study with us, plus access other resources for Nigerian students.
You will also need to meet English language requirements and have your student visa in place.
If you want to take an undergraduate course with us but do not yet have the qualifications needed to apply, we may offer a foundation course that will enable you to qualify and secure a place.
The Nigerian equivalents for their entry requirements will depend on which of these one-year intensive introductions you apply for.
The Foundation year for engineering, maths or physics prepares you to take up one of 19 undergraduate degrees in engineering, maths or physics.
To apply for it, you need either:
The OnCampus undergraduate foundation programmes prepare international students for degrees in:
They include English language study and will secure you a place on your chosen degree if you complete the foundation programme successfully.
To apply for one of these foundation programmes, you need:
If you will enrol on a degree in Finance or Management you also need a B3 in Mathematics.
Most of our undergraduate degrees take 3 years to complete full time and award a bachelor’s degree in the field you study.
To study with us, you need to achieve a grade in your qualification that is equivalent to the A level requirements of your chosen course.
You'll need one of the following:
You must also meet any listed subject requirements. Find your course page for the exact requirements you'll need to meet.
The OnCampus pre-master's programmes prepare international students for studying at the master’s degree level. They take place over 2 semesters and focus on study skills and research methods.
They will help you improve your English language skills and will secure you a place on your chosen degree if you complete the programme successfully.
To apply for a pre-master's programme, you need:
Our postgraduate taught degrees involve more advanced study and usually take 1 year, depending on the course. Degrees awarded include master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas and certificates.
To apply, you will need to achieve a final grade equivalent to the entry requirement of your chosen course.
See your course page for the exact requirement.
The final grade required will depend on the institution you studied at.
| Institution | Degree classification | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| First class | 2:1 | 2:2 | |
| N1 universities | 4.5 / 5.0 | 3.2 / 5.0 | 2.5 / 5.0 |
| Any other recognised university | 4.5 / 5.0 | 3.5 / 5.0 | 2.5 / 5.0 |
If your qualification uses a different GPA grading system, contact the International Office team to confirm our requirements.
To study for a PhD or research degree with us, you usually need all of the following:
Qualifying degrees must have been awarded by a recognised university.
