All universities require that students meet a certain minimum requirement for the program they hope to study. In this article, I’m going to highlight the minimum requirements students must meet to study in major universities of the world.
I’m starting with the undergraduate study. To study at the undergraduate level, students are required to have graduated from the high school and acquire the high school certificate. A minimum of five O’level credit passes in related discipline is usually needed. Some schools might require additional qualification like Cambridge certificate, before one could be given a study offer.
Postgraduate study requirements
To study at the postgraduate level, students will be expected to possees the following;
Degree result and transcript
This is usually result obtained from undergraduate study together with transcript which shows details of all the courses you did during your undergraduate study together with the grades. Most universities allow a minimum of second class honors for postgraduate study.
A statement of purpose/admission essay:
This is a piece of writing about yourself, ambition, study plan, achievements etc. This is usually needed by universities to asses the students preparedness for the program he/she applies to study. As the admission committee reads through your essay, the can deduce who you are, your grades and how qualified you are for the postgraduate study. However, it has to be properly written as it is your chance to talk directly to the admission committee, and make yourself stand out from among thousands of similar qualified candidates.
English language proficiency certificate
This could be a Toefl, Ielts results that shows the grades and level of your English language at the international level. Its usually required if a student is not a native English language speaker, for example, if student is not from countries like, USA, England, Switzerland etc. He/she will be required to present an English language certificate showing his/her level of spoken and written English.
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Reference Letters
Reference letters are letters you obtain from people attesting to your good conduct and preparedness for the postgraduate program. This letters can be written by your lecturers who know you well.
These are the four major documents needed to apply for any postgraduate program abroad. At times, some schools may require additional documents like, photocopy of international passport and additional qualifications like GRE, GMAT, SAT etc. If you have any question about this post, feel free to use the comment box bellow. Remember, problem shared they say is problem half solved! Thanks for being my guest.
Thank you poster, i will like to know how the Nigerian HND fits into the american system of education, especially if a person wants to further to postgraduate studies
Hi Charles, thanks for your question! the straightforward answer, which derives from my personal experience with the American university system, is that the HND is treated almost exactly like a bachelor’s degree. I know of many Nigerian and Canadian HND graduates who have been admitted to the master’s degree (and later PhD) programs of many American universities without undergoing remedial postgraduate diploma courses. Also, when somebody goes to America with a qualification from a “polytechnic,” it’s likely to be regarded as the equivalent of a university degree since universities in America can also be known as “polytechnics.” That’s probably the reason why HNDs from Nigerian polytechnics and elsewhere are not discriminated against.
Thank you so much for this information.. It helped..
Thanks Humble for your feedback. I’m happy to hear that the article was helpful
Hello Admin, I finished my degree program from a Nigerian University with third class honours and I’m looking to run a post graduate programme abroad. How will I go about that? Thanks
Hello Admin, I finished my degree program from a Nigerian University with third class honours and I’m looking to run a post graduate programme abroad. How will I go about that? Thanks
I study Quantity Surveying in Nigeria to obtained HND , I want to know if there is post graduate program in my course of study. Looking forward to run the program abroad.
Hi Alison, you can do a postgraduate or pre-masters program in abroad which will qualify you for a masters program.
Thanks
Admin please, How much is the estimated cost to run Masters program in Abroad.
Hi FabPrince, the cost depends on factors like the school you are attending, the country, city and the program.
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Hi admin. Am Mariet and I’m through with my high school and I really want to study abroad. What are the steps to follow. So I can study abroad.
Hi admin I saw ur reply about being able to pursue masters with HND in America but will like to know the requirements like do I have to take GMAT,sAt , and I studied 2 different courses public admin and business admin 4 HND in two different schools is dat goin to be a problem and what are the requirements to proceed ?????
Admin, Is it possible for HND holder in Banking $ Finance to go straight for Master in BF in Abroad
Hi. My name is Benita, a 400 level student of Microbiology. Can a graduate with CGPA of 3.23 (2nd class honours) gain admission for masters degree in the U.S?. If yes, please can you name examples of such universities?
Hello admin, I graduated with a third class degree honor in school and I really want to participate in masters or post graduate diploma in either Norway, sweden,australia,finland or any European countries,is it possible for me to be admitted. Hope to hear your candid advice. Thanks
Please admin can you put me tru.i finished with a 3rd class also. and my parents want to send me abroad.how can i go about it
Good day admin. Am Ikechukwu, please I graduated with HND lower credit CGPA 2.83 and my parents really want me to further my education to masters degree in either Canada or USA. I wanna know if I could go directly to master or I will have to apply for a postgraduate diploma (PGD) in any of the country’s before going for masters. plz I need a feedback because its urgent. Thanks n God bless you.
hello.. please, does universities abroad accepts 2 sittings for O’ level results?
Hi Sam,
Yes Universities accept O’level results in two sittings, so long as you have passed the required subjects.
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sir, please i have HND lower credit and i want to further my studies for master PhD level what countries and universities accepts that, and what are the requirement, thanks and God bless you sir.
admin I have HND certificate can I obtain my masters degree in American or Europe.
Hi poster. I studied Accountancy in a Nigeria university and I graduated with a Second Class lower, is it possible to run a masters program in the U.S especially in my field of study and secondly is it also possible 2 take up an education course in the U.S too.
Thanks and God bless you…
Hi admin,pls do university in Europe or us accept two sittings of o level.
Happy new month to u sir and may this month be ur month of success. Sir I have Distinction In computer science and I will like to know if I can use this my HND certificate to apply for either master or post graduate diploma in Canada or USA University. Hoping to hear from you soon sir
please which school in Sweden can i do my PGD Program.
i am a third class philosophy gradute from university of benin is there any university that i can attend for my post gradute studies