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Study in Nigeria

Federal Republic of Nigeria

Nigeria has Africa's largest higher education system with numerous universities and a growing emphasis on international standardized testing for global opportunities.

Tuition Range

₦200,000 - ₦2,000,000/year

Intl. Students

2+ million tertiary students

Visa Required

No

Tests Required

8+

Education System

Nigerian students take WAEC (West African Examinations Council) and JAMB (Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board) for local university admissions. International tests like IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, and GRE are increasingly required for studying abroad.

🏛️ Top Universities

1University of Lagos

2University of Ibadan

3Obafemi Awolowo University

4University of Nigeria Nsukka

5Covenant University

6Ahmadu Bello University

7Lagos Business School

8Pan-Atlantic University

📝 Required Standardized Tests

🎓 University Admission Tests

JAMB UTME

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board exam

SAT

For US undergraduate admissions

GRE

For graduate studies abroad

GMAT

For MBA programs abroad

📚 School & K-12 Tests

WAEC

West African Senior School Certificate Examination

NECO

National Examinations Council exam

🗣️ Language Proficiency Tests

IELTS

Required for studying abroad

TOEFL

For US university admissions

🎯 Popular Fields of Study

MedicineEngineeringBusinessLawComputer Science

🌍 Related Destinations

Ghana

6 tests

Kenya

7 tests

South Africa

7 tests

United Kingdom

16 tests

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