Nigeria
Why choose UEL?
- Affordable London experience: Tuition fees and accommodation costs are lower than at many UK universities, with scholarships available on most courses.
- Traditional campus, urban access: Study in East London on a close-knit campus, with direct Tube links to central London in around 35 minutes.
- Careers-first learning: Our courses combine academic study with real-world experience, including work placements where available.
- Placement year options: Selected postgraduate courses include a placement year to help build practical experience and employability.
- Top-ranked student experience: Ranked #1 in London for student experience in the National Student Survey (NSS) 2024.
- Recognised teaching quality: Named University of the Year for Teaching Quality in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Students must have one of the following:
- Until 1996: WAEC A levels (3 grades at C or above are recommended)
- Year 1 of a recognised Nigerian degree course with GPA 2.6+
- An Ordinary National Diploma (OND/ND), lower credit pass
- A University Diploma (or, if appropriate, from a recognised College), second class lower/ credit pass
- Teacher's Certificate Grade II with at least 2 credit passes (until 1998)
- A National Certificate of Education, lower credit pass
A recognised International Foundation course:
- From Westerfield College with grade C (60-69, fairly good) overall, including a B in key subjects, in a relevant foundation stream, and no fails
- From Global International College with a C overall, including a C in the key subject and no fails.
- From British Lighthouse College - with a C overall and no fails.
Postgraduate
Students must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree with a minimum second class lower from a recognised Nigerian University. OR Postgraduate Diploma (credit pass) NB - Some programmes may require a second class upper division.
English language requirements
To study at UEL you must demonstrate that your English level is at the standard for university study. We accept a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto our courses, with IELTS being the most common.
Accepted English Language Qualifications
- WAEC
- IELTS Academic
- IELTS for UKVI
- TOEFL iBT
- Pearson PTE Academic
- Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English
- Cambridge IGCSE
We do not accept:
- IELTS General
- TOEIC
- IGCSE / GCE O Levels in English Literature. Only the English Language is accepted
Meet your Representative
Hope Beales, Regional Manager – Sub-Saharan Africa
As a former international student in the UK, Hope understands how challenging it can be to work on your application and start a degree in a new environment.
Whether you're considering or have already applied to UEL, the team will provide you with advice and support throughout your student journey.
Find an agent
Study abroad agents in Nigeria
471-473 New Cross Road, London SE14 6TA
Email address: aetc@andyoeo.com
Contact number with country code: +44 7805031331
Ceden Consulting LTD (Abuja Office)
Suite F: 6A&B Say Plaza (Opp Utako Market), Plot 23, A.E., Ekukinam Street, Utako, Abuja, Nigeria
Email address: info@cedenconsulting.com
Contact number with country code: +234 8062827486
Ceden Consulting LTD (Uyo Office)
Suite 003, 2nd Floor, Diamond House, 113 Atiku Abubakar Way, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Email address: uyo@cedenconsulting.com
Contact number with country code: +234 913 317 7314
7, Oshin Street, Bodija, Ibadan, Nigeria
Email address: covmind@gmail.com, t.adeoye@covmind.com
Contact number with country code: +234 803 365 7952
Maben Terrance, LFS Maben Rd Off Northern Foreshore Rd Off Chevron Drive Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
Email address: Nigeria@Crizac.com
Contact number with country code: +234 813 391 8219
Suite D12 Dantsoho Plaza, Asokoro, Abuja, Nigeria
Email address: deizglobalservicesltd@gmail.com, info@deiztravel.com
Contact number with country code: +234 8054714900
56 Gowan Road, London, United Kingdom, NW10 2SH
Email address: info@delphieducation.co.uk
Contact number with country code: +44 7784778318
Dior Education Consultancy Limited
11 Bode Thomas Street, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria 101241
Email address: dioreducation@gmail.com, ajoke@dioreducation.com
Contact number with country code: +234 08131901304
Edvoy Educational Services Ltd
9 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3BE, UK (Head Office)
Email address: admissions@edvoy.com
Contact number with country code: +44 (0)161 233 4295
Glory Educational Services Ltd
1st Floor Rear Suites, Alpha Plaza, Obafemi Awolowo Way, opposite Lagos State Secretariat, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Email address: Enquiries@gloryeduserve.com
Contact number with country code: +234 8170685999 (Student Enquiry WhatsApp only)
Glory Educational Services Ltd
3rd Floor Obum Plaza, 16 Adetokunbo Ademola Road, Wuse II, Abuja, Nigeria
Email address: Enquiries@gloryeduserve.com
Contact number with country code: +234 8170685999 (Student Enquiry WhatsApp only)
Glory Educational Services Ltd, Ibadan
Ground Floor, OGK Enconsult Building, #42 Bodija-Secretariat Road, Opposite SS Peter and Paul Major Seminary, Bodija, Ibadan, Nigeria
Email address: Enquiries@gloryeduserve.com
Contact number with country code: +234 8170685999 (Student Enquiry WhatsApp only)
Glory Educational Services Ltd, Lagos
Suite 203, Nigerian Institute of Management, Idowu Taylor Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria
Email address: Enquiries@gloryeduserve.com
Contact number with country code: +234 8170685999 (Student Enquiry WhatsApp only)
Glory Educational Services Ltd, Ota, Ogun State
1st Floor Grace of God Complex, Opposite Canaan Land, KM 10 Ota-Idi Iroko Road, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria
Email address: Enquiries@gloryeduserve.com
Contact number with country code: +234 8170685999 (Student Enquiry WhatsApp only)
IDP Abuja Office, 50 Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent (Osas & Oseji Building), between UBA and H-Medix, Abuja, Nigeria
Email address: abuja@idp.com
Contact number with country code: +234 8116709988
IDP Lagos – Ikeja GRA Office, Landmark House 52 -54 Isaac John Street, Ikeja GRA 101233 Lagos State, Nigeria
Email address: info.lagos@idp.com
Contact number with country code: +234 9089008542
IDP Lagos - Ikeja Alausa Office, 3rd Floor, Omatsola Complex, 17 Kafi Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria
Email address: ikeja@idp.com
Contact number with country code: +234 8057126781
IDP Lagos - Victoria Island Office, 2nd Floor, 2A Louis Solomon Close, Victoria Island, Lagos State, Nigeria
Email address: Info.vi@idp.com
Contact number with country code: +234 1-2915972
IDP Kano Office, Ground Floor (Suite 10A), JBS Plaza, No 375 Civic Centre Road, Kano State
Email address: kano@idp.com
Contact number with country code: +234 8166575768
IDP Enugu Office, Suite B8, First Floor, Bethel Plaza, 36 Garden Avenue, Enugu State, Nigeria
Email address: enugu@idp.com
Contact number with country code: +234 7059193156
IDP Education
IDP Ibadan Office, 1st Floor, Ile Ori Detu, 1 Shell Close Onireke, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
Email address: ibadan@idp.com
Contact number with country code: +234 9037233489
IDP Education
IDP Port Harcourt Office, 45 Stadium Road, beside Bereton School, Nigeria
Email address: ph@idp.com
Contact number with country code: +234 8116709992
3rd Floor, Omatsola Mall, 17, Kafi Street, Alausa, Ikeja, Ikeja Local Government Area 100212, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Email address: info.lagos@idp.com
Contact number with country code: 7000078839
Ground Floor, 50 Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent (Osas & Oseji Building), between UBA and H-Medix, Wuse 2, Abuja FCT, Nigeria
Email address: abuja@idp.com
Contact number with country code: 08116709988
Jimmypas Educational & Consultancy Services Limited
4 Nwafor Orizu Street, Independence, Enugu, Nigeria
Email address: jecsconsult@gmail.com
Contact number with country code: +44 7799865961
Jimmypas Educational & Consultancy Services Limited
67A Eglinton Hill, London SE18 3NT, UK
Email address: jecsconsult@gmail.com
Contact number with country code: +44 7799865961
International Studies NG
Plot 168, Bisi Obadina Street, Omole Phase 1, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria
Email address: enquire@internationalstudies.ng
Contact number with country code: +234 8026709423
Jokings Educare Lagos
House 7, 200 Road, Festac Town, Lagos, Nigeria
Email address: support@jokingseducare.com
Contact number with country code: Tel: +234 703 813 3615
Mob:+234 916 017 2946
Jokings Educare Abuja
Suite 104B Samfa Plaza, Ndolae Crescent, Wuse Zone 5, Abuja, Nigeria
Email address: support@jokingseducare.com
Contact number with country code: Tel: +234 7026 078563
Mob: +234 704 925 5635
Jokings Educare Portharcourt
2nd floor God’s Favour Plaza, New Road roundabout by Eliozu, Along Airforce Base road, Rumodumaya, Porthacourt, Nigeria
Email address: support@jokingseducare.com
Contact number with country code: Tel: +234 703 692 1237
Mob: +234 816 652 7140
Jokings Educare Kaduna
Suite 029, JJ Shopping Complex, Plot 2/4 Zaire Road, Barnawa, Kaduna, Nigeria
Email address: support@jokingseducare.com
Contact number with country code: Mob: +234 816 420 5570
Suite 30/31, Odua Shopping Complex, Idi-Ape, Iwo Road, Ibadan, Nigeria
Email address: support@jokingseducare.com
Contact number with country code: Mob: +234 702 503 0001
Liu Cheng International Group Limited
Suite G15, Regus, Vibranium Valley, 42 Local Airport Road, Ikeja, Lagos, Lagos State, 300001, Nigeria
Email address: partnership@lcig.io
Contact number with country code: +234-8035066086
One of the key strengths of UEL is the student support services. I found them extremely helpful and responsive when I had questions about certain aspects of my programme.
Ekwi Dashur
Nigerian MA Education and future PhD Education Student
Attend orientation programmes and participate in activities that allow you to interact with both local and international students.
Morakinyo Badare
Nigerian MSc Data Science Graduate
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