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The following information is intended for internal university use and has been provided as a reference for graduate admissions only.

International applicants should be directed to the public page.
Requirements for Nigeria

Nigeria

International Admission Requirements

Admission to Graduate Certificate or Diploma

Minimum Equivalent Qualifications

For admission to a Graduate Certificate or Diploma the requirement is a degree equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall grade equivalent to a B-.

Admission to Master's Program

Minimum Equivalent Qualifications

For admission to a master’s program, the qualifications listed are normally recognized as equivalent to a Simon Fraser University 4-year bachelor’s degree with minimum overall grade requirements.

The Higher National Diploma is NOT suitable as a basis of admission for a Master's degree.

Required Credential or Degree

Honours Bachelor's degree

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

4 on a 5-point scale;
Second Class Honours, Upper Division

Admission to Doctoral Program

Required Credential or Degree

Master's degree

Minimum Overall Academic Standing

4 on a 5-point scale;
Second Class Honours, Upper Division

English Language Proficiency Test

Applicants with a degree from this country are exempt from submitting proof of English Language competency if the degree was completed at an institution where the language of instruction and examination was in English.

Education System

Language(s) of Instruction

Nigerian, English

Grading System

5-Point Scale

Scale Percentage Classification Division
5 70.00 - 100.00 First Class Honours  
4 60.00 - 69.99 Second Class Honours Upper Division
3 50.00 - 59.99 Second Class Honours Lower Division
2 45.00 - 49.99 Third Class  
1 40.00 - 44.99 Pass  
F 0.00 - 39.99    

Fast Track Admission

There are no institutions listed for Fast Track Admissions.

Recognized Institutions

  • Abia State University (ABSU)
  • Abeokuta, University of Agriculture (UNAAB)
  • Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)
  • Abuja, University of (UNIABUJA)
  • Adekunkle Ajasin University (UNAD)
  • Ahmadu Bello University (ABU)
  • Akure, Federal University of Technology (FUTA)
  • Ambrose Alli University
  • Bayero University, Kano (BUK)
  • Benin, University of (UNIBEN)
  • Benue State University (BENSU)
  • Calabar, University of (UNICAL)
  • Delta State University (DELSU)
  • Enugu State University of Science and Technology ESUST)
  • Ibadan, University of (UI)
  • Igbinedion University, Okado
  • Ilorin, University of (UNILORIN)
  • Imo State University (IMSU)
  • Jos, University of (UNIJOS)
  • Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH)
  • Lagos State University (LASU)
  • Maiduguri, University of (UNIMAID)
  • Makurdi, University of Agriculture (UNIAGRIC)
  • ‘Michael Okpara’ University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUAU)
  • Minna, Federal University of Technology (FUTM)
  • Nigeria, University of (UNN)
  • Nnamdi Azikiwe University
  • Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU)
  • Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU)
  • Owerri, Federal University of Technology (FUTO)
  • Port Harcourt, University of (UNIPORT)
  • Rivers State University of Science and Technology (RSUST)
  • Usmanu Danfodiyo Univeristy, Sokoto (UDU)
  • Uyo, University of (UNIUYO)
  • Yola, Federal University of Technology (FUTY)

Admission Notes