Prospective Students from Nigeria
We are pleased you are considering studying at the University of Surrey
At the University of Surrey, we have a long history of welcoming international students from all around the world. We currently have over 145 different nationalities represented so you will be certain to get a truly international education. Our beautiful safe campus is situated in Guildford which is just 40 minutes by train from London and close to Heathrow and Gatwick airports.
There is a considerable amount of university accommodation available, the majority of which is single study bedrooms with a shared kitchen and either shared or ensuite bathroom facilities. All full fee paying students are guaranteed* university accommodation for the normal duration of their degree course. The University’s student union, USSU, offers a wide variety of sporting and social facilities and clubs including more than 20 international societies.
After university, Surrey students have excellent employment prospects as they are consistently rated the most employable graduates of any UK University.
We hope you decide to choose the University of Surrey and look forward to welcoming you here soon!
*Restrictions apply. Please click here for full details.
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate Study
Students studying the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate should successfully complete this with an average grade of C6 to enter the International Foundation Year at the University of Surrey.
Other undergraduate foundation programmes are accepted, please contact international@surrey.ac.uk for more information.
Please see the undergraduate prospectus for full details of each course requirements.
Click here to apply to undergraduate courses.
We also recognise foundation programs taught by Global International College in Abuja, Port Harcourt and Lagoa. www.globalinternationalcollege.org
Postgraduate Study
Holders of good Bachelor’s degrees from universities in Nigeria at 2.1 level or above will be considered for postgraduate Masters programmes. The required degree class will depend upon the standing of the university and proposed programme at Surrey. Holders of Masters degrees will be considered for MPhil/PhD study.
Please see the postgraduate prospectus for full details about each course.
Click here to apply for postgraduate courses.
University of Surrey visits to Nigeria
For details about future visits to Nigeria, please email international@surrey.ac.uk
Representatives in Nigeria
Abuja
Dave Abion Consulting - International Education Counselling & Placement Services
Abuja Office
Suite 206 (Second Floor)
Jinifa Plaza (Opposite Securities & Exchange Commission Office)
Muhammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District
Abuja F.C.T
Nigeria
Telephone: +234 (0)9 8729 252
E-mail: daveabionabj@yahoo.com
Website: www.daveabionconsulting.com
UKEAS Abuja
Suite 3, 2nd Floor
HATLAB PLACE
Plot 1952 Sokode Crescent
off Dalaba Street (Left Turn)
off Michael Okpara Road
Wuse Zone 5
Abuja FCT
Nigeria
Telephone: +234 9781 8864
Email: funmi@ukeas.com.ng
Global Education Counselling (GEC)
Abuja Office
Global Education Counselling Abuja
3 Nairobi Street
Off Aminukano Cresent
Wuse 2
Abuja
Nigeria
Telephone: +234 9314 2851 - 2 - 3
Fax: +234 1269 0057
E-mail: nigeria@geceducation.net
E-mail: josephine.upeters@geceducation.net
Website: www.geceducation.net
Lagos
Dave Abion Consulting - HEAD OFFICE - International Education Counselling & Placement Services
Lagos Head Office (Ikeja)
6th Floor (Wing F) Elephant Cement House
Alausa Ikeja
Lagos
Nigeria
Telephone: +234 (0)1 7379959 / 7379906 / 7746088
Fax: +234 (0)1 2714723
E-mail: info@daveabionconsulting.com
Website: www.daveabionconsulting.com
Dave Abion Consulting - International Education Counselling & Placement Services
Plot 5 Imam Abi Adetoro Street
Off Ajose Adeogun Street
Victoria Island
Lagos
Nigeria
Telephone: +234 (0)1 2718650
E-mail: daveabion_vi@yahoo.co.uk
Website: www.daveabionconsulting.com
Global Education Counselling (GEC)
Lagos Office
No 48 b
Saka Tinnbu Street
Victoria Island
Lagos
Nigeria
Telephone: +23417621587
Fax: +234 12691192
E-mail: nigeria@geceducation.net
E-mail: josephine.upeters@geceducation.net
Website: www.geceducation.net
Strategic Offshore Placements Ltd
No 48 Saka Tinubu Street
Victoria Island
Lagos
Telephone: +234 8033016651
Website: www.strategicstudentplacements.com
UKEAS Lagos
3rd Floor, 76 Opebi Road
Ikeja
Lagos
Nigeria
Telephone: +234 1 7419173
Port Harbour
Dave Abion Consulting - International Education Counselling & Placement Services
MINA MORRISSION CENTRE
No 67 Olu Obasanjo Road (2nd floor)
(Opposite First City Monument Bank and Fidelity Bank)
Port Harcourt, Rivers State
Nigeria
Tel: +234-8157714879,
E-mail: PH@daveabionconsulting.com
Global Education Counselling (GEC)
Port Harcourt Office
Imperial Plaza
Plot 129/131
Olu Obasanjo Road
G.R.A II
Port Harcourt
Rivers State
Nigeria
Telephone: +234 8457 4798
Fax: +234 1269 0057
E-mail: nigeria@geceducation.net
E-mail: josephine.upeters@geceducation.net
Website: www.geceducation.net
British Council Offices in Nigeria
www.britishcouncil.org/nigeria.htm
British Council
Plot 2935, IBB Way Maitama
PMB 550
Garki, Abuja
Telephone: (00) (234) (9) 413 7870 - 7
Fax: (00) (234) (9) 413 0902
E-mail: info.abuja@ng.britishcouncil.org
British Council
20,Thompson Avenue
Ikoyi
PO Box 53702
Lagos
Telephone: (00) (234) (1) 269 2188 - 92, 4615600-2, 2610210, 2615047
Fax: (00) (234) (1) 269 2193
E-mail: info.lagos@ng.britishcouncil.org
Agwaziam Kenneth, Nigerian, MSc Process Systems Engineering
Compared to my country, when I first came here I thought the structure of the University was mind-blowing. When I arrived I came through the train station. The first thing I saw was the Duke of Kent Building. I thought WOW that looks awesome, this is amazing! It looks wonderful!
In general the University of Surrey has a university setting. When you see a University in my country they don’t have massive spaces and structures and things like that you know? Some other Universities in the UK don’t have this either and I think what type of University is this!?
Surrey suits the idea of how I think a University should be like. The general environment, lake, pond and all the structures are conducive. When you’re tired of studying you can walk around, refresh your mind then go back and study.
In the country where I came from it’s not really easy to have a clear one on one contact with your lecturer. When I came to Surrey, I was told you can go and meet your lecturer and they will explain everything. This actually happened to me – I got stuck on some coursework so I met with my lecturer who asked me to sit down. He asked me what I didn’t understand and then explained everything to me.
I would tell International Students who are thinking of coming to Surrey to come – you won’t be making a mistake.
Focus on your goal and make sure you achieve it.
