Study Abroad Document Checklist

Every university and country is slightly different, but most applications from Nigeria need the documents below. Start gathering them early – some take weeks to obtain.

Identity

• International passport valid for the length of your course
• Birth certificate or declaration of age
• Recent passport photographs

Academic

• WASSCE / NECO result and scratch card for verification
• IGCSE, A-Level or IB certificates (if applicable)
• Transcripts and certificates from any previous university study
• Academic reference letter(s)

Application

• Personal statement or statement of purpose
• CV (mainly for postgraduate applicants)
• English test result – IELTS, TOEFL, Duolingo or a WAEC English waiver where accepted

Visa & finance (after your offer)

• Offer letter and CAS / I-20 / letter of acceptance
• Bank statements and sponsor’s letter
• Tuberculosis test certificate where required
• Tuition deposit receipt

Your EEA counsellor will give you a personalised checklist for your chosen university.