Nigeria
Some great reasons why students from Nigeria choose the University of Alberta
- The University of Alberta is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world
- The University of Alberta is also ranked number one for graduate employment in Canada
- Upon graduating from the University of Alberta you can apply for the three year post-graduation work permit
Undergraduate Entry Requirements from Nigeria
Applicants completing WAEC
Applicants will be evaluated for Early Admission on presentation of the following:
- Transcript showing your SS2 schools marks SS3 course registrations or SS3 first semester grades if available
To obtain Final Admission and clear conditions:
- Presenting final WAEC scores meeting the university's requirements and submitting scratch card information enabling your scores to be validated online
Applicants who have already completed WAEC
Applicants will be evaluated for Final Admission based presenting final WAEC scores meeting the university's requirements and submitting scratch card information enabling your scores to be validated online
GCE: A-level
Information on A-level entry criteria.
Completion of Five Academic Subjects
Students applying for admission from high school must show that they have successfully completed five academic subjects. The academic subjects you need to present will vary by program and Faculty. Find out which subjects you will need to present for your program of choice with the program finder.
Not all international grading scales are equal and the final determination will be made by the Office of the Registrar and Student Awards upon submission of an application for admission. These guidelines are for informational purposes only. In the case of discrepancy between this website and the University of Alberta International Admissions Unit, the decision of the International Admissions Unit is final.
Scholarships and Awards
Admission-based scholarships - automatic evaluation!
You are automatically evaluated for these scholarships when you apply for admission. Your eligibility will be based on your high school admission average at the time of your admission offer.
International Admission Scholarship
$5,000 CAD, depending on admission
average.
Regional Excellence Scholarship
could receive up to $5,000 CAD, based
on admission average.
Gold Standard Scholarship
Application-based scholarships - apply early!
You must apply to an undergraduate degree program before you can apply for any entrance scholarships. The deadline for application-based scholarships is January 11, 2023. Check out some of our tips about how to apply or visit our scholarship application form to get started!
Offers will be made starting in early Winter 2023.
President's International Distinction
Scholarship
average and demonstrated leadership
qualities entering their first year of an
undergraduate degree on a Student
Visa Permit could receive up to
$120,000 CAD (payable over 4 years).
International Leader Scholarship
academics may receive up to $10,000
CAD.
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