How to Transfer from A Nigerian University to A Canadian University

Transferring from a Nigerian University to a Canadian university is possible for students in Nigeria.

The process is straightforward if you meet the requirements for international student transfer.

The international student transfer programme in Canadian universities makes it possible for students to continue their studies in Canada.

But, you must know that many of Canada’s high-ranked ivy league universities have limited slots to accept transfer students.

For example, in 2019, Columbia University received 2761 transfer applicants but accepted 168 students.

This transfer programme is necessary for you not to start as a freshman when you arrive in Canada.

It will help reduce the duration of your course of study and the cost of tuition.

There are many reasons why you should transfer to the Great White North.

As a Nigerian student, you can switch to a Canadian university by meeting the requirements, eligibility and transfer process.

In this post, I will show you how the transfer process to a Canadian university works for international students.

Also, this post contains the list of universities in Canada that accept transfer students from Nigeria.

Let me know in the comment section if you have any questions or need further assistance.

Requirements

Here are the requirements to transfer from a Nigerian University to a Canadian university;

• Completion of at least one (1) academic session in a Nigeria university
• Must have a minimum CGPA of 2.3 to 2.8 from a Nigerian Univerisity
• Pass standardized English proficiency test (IELTS and TOEFL) result
• Completion of 12 credit unit load courses (transferable credits)
• Official transcript from your current University
• Senior secondary school transcript
• WAEC result
• Transfer application essay

Eligibility

• Official transcript from your current University
• Computer Science, Information Technology, Kinesiology and Bachelor of Commerce courses must be taken within the last five years to be considered for major, minor or pre-requisites credit towards a degree program. When courses were taken longer than five years ago, the transfer credit may be used only as elective credit.
• Strict regulations set out by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) limit the amount of transfer credit granted for Engineering degree programs. Courses in engineering science and design content must be completed at a degree-granting Canadian Institution accredited by CEAB. The maximum number of credits granted is 30.
• Some programs require a course grade of ‘C’ or higher for the course to apply towards a major/minor or to satisfy a prerequisite.
• The Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) courses are recognized for certification in several professional programs. Still, not all professionally accredited courses completed at other post-secondary institutions are eligible for a course credit exclusion towards a major, minor or prerequisite credits in a degree program. Courses not granted a course credit exclusion may be used as elective credits.

Transfer Process

The transfer process for Universities in Canada is slightly different. You need to know the requirements for the University that you want to switch to study.

Your current University here in Nigeria must send your transcript to the Canadian University for your transfer application to be successful.

Application Process

• The transfer application process is by the UA application system.
• The application fee is $80.

Canadian Universities that Accept Nigerian Students

Here is the list of Canadian universities that accept Nigerian students for their transfer programs;

• University Of Montreal (Université De Montréal)
• Brock University
• University of Alberta
• Western University
• University Of Waterloo
• McMaster University
• University of Toronto
• McGill University
• University Of Ottawa
• Lakehead University
• Trent University
• University Of British Columbia
• University of Lethbridge
• University of New Brunswick
• Queen’s University, Ontario, Canada
• Ryerson University
• University of Ontario Institute of Technology
• Wilfrid Laurier University
• Hong Kong Baptist University
• Mount Royal University
• University of Calgary
• MacEwan University
• Athabasca University

Let me know if you have any questions or need further clarification. I would love to assist you.