Top International Universities That Accept WAEC, GCE and JAMB – Do you want to attend a University abroad, but only have WAEC or NECO? This has been a challenge to some international students from Nigeria and West Africa because they think they cannot study abroad with WAEC.
Many international students are required to present their SAT or ACT results, but unfortunately, most people don’t have it. and because of that ranking Universities don’t admit such students.
But let me shock you that there are Universities abroad that accept WAEC, and so if you have WAEC results that are filled with so many credits, then you are good to go.
What it means is that there are some Universities that accept WAEC though not all of them. So in this article, we are going to take a look at some of those Universities where you can apply for admission with your West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination result.
About WAEC And JAMB
WAEC is a body that conducts the West African Senior Secondary Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The WASSCE is an examination that is written by all the West African countries such as Liberia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and the Gambia.
On the other hand, Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), is a body that conducts an examination that qualifies graduates from secondary school to get admission into the University.
- The University Of Houston
- Kansas University
- Miami University
- Texas A&M University
- Marshall University
- University Of San Diego
- Truman State University
- Howard University
- The Georgia State University
- The University Of Akron
- Marshall University
- Babson College
- Brigham Young University–Hawaii
- University of San Diego
- University of Missouri-St. Louis
- University of Colorado Denver
- Drexel University
- University of Minnesota
- The City University of New York
- Oklahoma Panhandle State University
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- South Carolina State University
- Central State University
- University of Central Arkansas
- University of Massachusetts Amherst
- La Sierra University
- Indiana University South Bend
- Penn State University
- Saint Peter’s University
Top International Universities That Accept WAEC, GCE And JAMB (2023)
Now let us take brief details of the list of universities above.
The University Of Houston
The University of Houston was founded in 1927, since then, it has been offering admission to various undergraduate, postgraduate, and master’s degrees to students in different programs. It is recognized as the third most ranked University in Texas, with almost 44,000 students.
This is one of the Universities that accept WAASCE from undergraduates from Nigeria and West Africa. For the University to accept WASSCE, the result has to be sent to the University from the WAEC board. The University also recommends that candidates have the English Language requirement.
Kansas University
This University has over 250 options that interested candidates can apply for, at their different campuses. Kansas University is known for its top-notch University that is research-based. The University also accepts WASSCE from candidates from Nigeria and West Africa.
Since the fall semester of 2014, Kansas University has enrolled over 24,766 students at the institution. For students who are accepted, they must present their SAT test results.
Miami University
Miami University is a University that was founded in 1809. It is one of the oldest Universities that is highly ranked. It is popularly known as Ivy. if you are from Nigeria or any of the West African countries, you can apply for admission into any program of your choice at Miami University.
According to Kiplinger, Miami University is one of the top 50 best public colleges in the world. In 2018, it was ranked as the 17th among public universities in the US. It is also the 3rd it is strong and committed to teaching thousands of undergraduates worldwide as reported in 2019 by the U.S. News.
Texas A&M University
This is another international University that accepts WASSCE from candidates from Nigeria and others from Africa. The University has different campuses located in Austin, Dallas, and Houston triangle, and one Qatar and Galveston.
Marshall University
The University was named after Chief Justice John Marshall, the definer of the Constitution. It was established in 1837. The University has been there for a long time and is one of the oldest Universities in West Virginia. They train lots of undergraduate students and also request that their candidates hold a TOEFL or IELTS.
University of Sheffield
The University of Sheffield is a research-based university that is located in England. This University is ranked as the 12th best University in the United Kingdom in the area of research, while it takes the 75th position in the world ranking according to QS ranking.
According to the 2016/2017 report and statistics, it had 20,005 undergraduate students and 8,710 graduate students. However, international students from Nigeria and other African countries using WASSCE can apply for admission at the university with their WASSCE results.
University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham is another University in the United Kingdom that accepts WASSCE from Nigerian students who are pursuing their dream courses at the University. According to a report over 200 undergraduate students have enrolled for admission at the University.
Grade C or in numerical terms, grade 6 in the WASSCE is good for the English Language requirements of Nigerian students who want to study as international students at the University.
Queen Mаrу Unіvеrѕіtу of London
Queen Mаrу Unіvеrѕіtу, is another research institution that is located in London, United Kingdom. The University has been at the top of research for a long time since its inception. It has about 17,140 students and 4,000 Staff, according to the 2019/2021 report.
The university operates the following faculties:
- The College of Human and Social Sciences,
- The College of Science and Engineering
- The London School of Medicine and Dentistry.
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba is a research institution that is located in Canada. It is the first university in Western Canada, that was founded in 1877. Its main campus is located in the following locations
- Fort Garry neighborhood,
- South of Winnipeg,
- And other campuses spread across the city.
Nigerians who want to study abroad can also apply for admission with their WASSCE because the University accepts WASSCE, but candidates must ensure that their results are very good.
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Other International Universities That Accept WASSCE
You can also search for the Universities below, they also accept WASSCE from Nigerian students.
- University Of San Diego
- Truman State University
- Howard University
- The Georgia State University
- The University Of Akron
- Unіvеrѕіtу of Brіѕtоl
- Unіvеrѕіtу of Mаnсhеѕtеr
- University of Winnipeg
- University of Toronto
- Trent University
- The University Of Edinburgh
- Oxford University
- Manchester University
- Western Kentucky Unіvеrѕіtу
- Trumаn State University
- University оf Arіzоnа
Conclusion
There are many Universities in the United Kingdom and the United States Of America that accept WASSCE, although some of them demand that you have a SAT, or ACT test result. So make your choice of the institution from the list we have provided for you and find out other requirements for admission to the school.
