Your Nursing degree,
from Abuja to UWE.
Begin your International Foundation in Nursing at the Oxford International Study Hub in Abuja, then progress directly into Year 1 of your degree at the University of the West of England.
Two stages. One clear route into a healthcare career.
The Nursing pathway is designed for students who want to qualify as registered nurses in the UK. You complete a structured foundation year in Oxford International Study Hub Abuja, building knowledge and study skills in a supportive study environment, before progressing to the University of the West of England to complete your degree.
Stage 1 — Abuja
Foundation year at the Oxford International Study Hub
Stage 2 — UWE
Year 1 of the Nursing degree in the UK
Build your clinical foundation in Abuja
Your foundation year at the Oxford International Study Hub is where you develop the core knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to thrive in a UK when studying your nursing programme.
Applicants must meet the following English language requirement & Academic Entry Requirements
- Minimum Oxford ELLT score of 4, with no component below 3, or IELTS 5.0, with no component below 4.5, or an equivalent English language qualification.
- Applicants must have successfully completed Year 12 of secondary school, or hold an equivalent qualification such as:
- GCE A Levels: Final grades of 1 C and 1 D in two academic subjects
- International Baccalaureate (IB): Minimum 22 points
- WAEC: Minimum C6 average in five academic subjects
- Student would be required to undertake interviews conducted by University of West of England Bristol. Only success candidates would be given an offer
Why this route works
- Direct entry into Year 1 of the Nursing degree at UWE
- Foundation Modules aligned to prepare you for your UK journey
- Reduced transition shock — you arrive prepared and confident
- Visa & progression support through Oxford International
Progress to the University of the West of England
On successful completion of your foundation year, you progress directly into Year 1 of the Nursing degree at UWE — a modern, well-regarded UK university with strong healthcare faculties and clinical placement partnerships. You arrive prepared, confident, and ready to succeed in a UK nursing school.