Undergraduate
| Qualification |
Leads to entry into |
| SSCE plus a recognised Foundation programme in a suitable subject area |
Year 1 of Bachelors degrees |
| A recognised International Foundation course from an Irish/UK institution. Entry requirements vary but we normally ask for between 60% and 65% |
Year 1 of Bachelors degrees |
| SSCE plus one or more years of undergraduate studies at a reputable Nigerian university with an average CGPA of 3.2 |
Year 1 of Bachelors degrees |
| (Ordinary) National Diploma (OND/ND) with upper credit or distinction |
Year 1 of Bachelors degrees |
| Higher National Diploma with credit |
Year 1 of Bachelors degrees |
| Higher National Diploma (HND) with upper credit or distinction |
Possibly year 2 of Bachelors degrees |
Entry onto Postgraduate programmes
If you are applying for a Masters (e.g. MA, MSc, MBA) programme at NCI, you will be required to meet the English Language Requirements and will typically have one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor degree from a recognized institution with an award of 2.2 or higher, depending on the subject area
- HND plus a Postgraduate Diploma with high grades.
- Applicants without a first degree but with 5–7 years relevant work experience may also be considered on an individual basis for some Masters programmes
- A degree from a recognized Nigerian university may be accepted as evidence of English proficiency for most of our postgraduate
Masters Academic Scholarship Criteria
- €3,000 Scholarship
Awarded to applicants with a Bachelor Honours Degree with a 2.2 award or equivalent
- €5,000 Scholarship
Awarded to applicants with a Bachelor Honours Degree with a 2.1 award or equivalent