Applications
Practical guides to postgraduate application documents, statements, CVs, and references.
Transcript vs statement of result vs degree certificate: a Nigerian applicant’s guide
Understand the differences between a transcript, statement of result and degree certificate, and check which documents your master’s application needs.
Name mismatch on your transcript and passport: what to do before applying for a master’s
Check spelling differences, missing names and name changes before a master’s application, with official examples and an admissions enquiry template.
Documents needed for a master’s abroad: a Nigerian applicant’s checklist
Prepare your master’s application abroad with a Nigerian applicant’s document checklist, official examples, and a simple way to track requirements.
How to request and send a Nigerian university transcript for study abroad
Learn how to request a Nigerian university transcript, confirm the right delivery method, track receipt, and handle delays before an application deadline.
Can you apply for a master’s abroad before your final transcript is ready?
Find out what to ask when your final transcript is pending, with official examples, a decision checklist, and an admissions enquiry email.
How to ask a lecturer for a master’s reference: emails and checklist
Choose a suitable referee, send a clear request, and track submission with these master’s reference email examples and a preparation checklist.
Academic CV for a master’s application: a Nigerian graduate’s guide
Build a focused academic CV for a master’s application, with an annotated Nigerian graduate example, a copyable outline and a final review checklist.
Statement of purpose for a master’s: build an outline from your own experience
Plan an original master’s statement of purpose using an evidence worksheet, paragraph outline and fictional examples for Nigerian graduates.
Do Nigerian graduates need IELTS for a UK master’s? Check the accepted evidence
Check whether a UK master’s accepts WAEC, NECO or previous study in English, with official university examples and an admissions enquiry checklist.