Nigeria
We are a world-class Russell Group university with a thriving international community. We have students from over 135 different countries.
Our Nigeria connection
Newcastle University has a strong connection to Nigeria which stretches back many years. We have been welcoming Nigerian students to our campus for decades. We also have strong relationships with funding agencies such as PTDF and TETFund.
Our world leading research looks into global challenges such as:
- food security
- sustainable energy
- education
- global health
This research translates into academic courses which are almost tailor-made for Nigerian students.
Supporting you
We'll support you every step of the way by providing:
- advice on visa applications
- guaranteed accommodation for new students, for one year (subject to certain conditions)
- airport meet and greet service
- International welcome to help you make friends
We are here to help you understand the fees and finances needed for your study. We can also help you with academic and English language support.
You can visit our Student Services every weekday. We also have 24 hour support through our website.
Our global partnerships
Newcastle University works closely with a broad range of institutional partners around the world. To view our region specific partnerships please visit our Global pages.
Entry requirements
Find out the qualifications from Nigeria that we accept for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages at Newcastle.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
General entry requirements
Find out what applicable A Level, International Baccalaureate or Degree results you need by visiting our undergraduate and postgraduate course pages.
English language and visa requirements
If your first language isn't English you will generally need an IELTS score of 6.5, or equivalent, to study at Newcastle University. Some courses have different requirements, so please check the course you want to study.
Scholarships and bursaries
Each year, we invest in scholarship schemes to support new eligible students to study with us. We’ll help guide you through the options available for you to consider including:
- partial and full scholarship awards
- subject-specific scholarships
- external funding opportunities
Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships - Postgraduate (2025 entry)
Newcastle University is pleased to offer 30 Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence Scholarships (VCES) for outstanding international applicants who apply to commence full-time Master’s studies on an eligible programme.
Available scholarships
- 30 scholarships
Value of award
- Up to 50% of 100% of tuition fees
Start date and duration
- September 2025 for the full duration of the degree programme
Application closing date
- 27 February 2025
- 29 May 2025
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships - Undergraduate (2025)
Newcastle University is pleased to offer Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships to assist international students to study an undergraduate degree.
Value of award
- £6,000 tuition fee awards
Start date and duration
- September 2025 for the duration of your course
Application closing date
- Awards will be allocated throughout the academic year before the start of the student’s degree' for same purpose.
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships - Postgraduate (2025)
Newcastle University is pleased to offer 500 partial Vice-Chancellor’s International Scholarships to assist international students to study a postgraduate Master’s degree.
Available scholarships
- 500 in total
Value of award
- £7,000 tuition fee awards
Start date and duration
- September 2025 for the duration of your course
Application closing date
- Awards may be allocated early in the application cycle; early course applications are therefore encouraged
Societies
You will have the opportunity to build relationships with other students from around the world. We have over 200 societies and sports clubs that you can join.
The International Society brings together students of different nationalities. This can help you to settle into the local environment and promotes cultural diversity on our campus.
We have an Afro-Caribbean society which celebrates African and Caribbean music, food and culture.
Cost of living
Newcastle upon Tyne is a budget-friendly city for international students, compared to other UK cities.
*Costs are approximate. Compiled from Numbeo.com December 2024.
Cappuccino
Newcastle £3.25
London £3.59
Monthly travel
Newcastle £65.11
London £200
Monthly Gym Membership
Newcastle £26.42
London £47.98
Undergraduate transfer
If you are interested in applying for a transfer to Newcastle University, please email us with your course choice for more information.
Please note that:
- we are only able to accept transfer requests into the second year of an undergraduate degree
- not all courses are eligible for transfer requests
- we do not offer top-up courses at our university
Education agents
Education agents can help you find the right university and assist you with:
- applying for a course
- visas
- accommodation
- travel
- and more
We have excellent relationships with education agents from Nigeria. . They can provide further information and assist you with the submission of your application to Newcastle University. Our contacts are listed below.
List of education agents
Lagos
IDP Lagos
Address:
- Ikeja Alausa 3rd Floor, Omatsola Complex, 17 Kafi Street, Alausa Ikeja, Lagos
- Landmark House, 52 -54 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA 101233, Lagos State, Nigeria
- Victoria Island 2nd Floor, 2A Louis Solomon Close, Victoria Island, Lagos
Tel:
- +234 (0) 8057126781
- 7000078839
- 234 (0) 1-2915972
SI-UK Lagos
- Address: 2 Ahmed Onibudo St, Victoria Island 106104 Lagos Nigeria
- Tel: +0234 8104841013
Jestone Lagos
- Address: 22, Olatubosun Street, Shonibare Estate, Maryland, Lagos, Nigeria
- Tel: +234 909 891 8444
Sable Lagos
- Address: 2nd floor, 8 Igbasan St, Opebi 101233, Lagos, Nigeria
- Tel: +234 201 887 0012
Abuja
IDP Abuja
- Address: 50 Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent (Osas & Oseji Building), between UBA and H-Medix, Abuja
- Tel: 234 (0) 92906508
SI-UK Abuja
- Address: No.10 Durban Street Off Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent Wuse 2, Abuja Nigeria
- Tel: +234 9093279115
Jestone Abuja
- Address: 42, Suez Crescent, Abacha Estate, Beside Sheraton Hotel, Wuse Zone 4, Abuja FCT, Nigeria
- Tel: +234 908 015 9222
Sable Abuja
- Address: No. 2 Kade Street, Off Alexandria Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja
- Tel: +234 201 887 0012
Port Harcourt
IDP Port Harcourt
- Address: 45 Stadium Road, beside Bereton School
- Tel: 234 (0) 8116709992
SI-UK Port Harcourt
- Address: Plot F6, Deborah Lawson House, Sani Abacha Road, GRA, Phase 3, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria
- Tel: +234 9168348662
Ibadan
IDP Ibadan
- Address: 1st Floor, Ile Ori Detu, 1 Shell Close Onireke, Ibadan
- Tel: 0811 294 1516, 234 (0) 9037233489
Enugu
IDP Enugu
- Address: Suite B8, First Floor, Bethel Plaza, 36 Garden Avenue, Enugu
- Tel: 234 (0) 7059193156
Kano
IDP Kano
- Address: Ground Floor (Suite 10A), JBS Plaza, No 375 Civic Centre Road, Kano
- Tel: 234 (0) 8166575768
