How to Apply
A simple guide to help you understand the steps before starting your application.
Before you begin your application, it’s important to know what information will be required and how the process works. We’ve outlined everything clearly so you can prepare your details ahead of time and move through the steps without confusion.
The application asks for your personal information, academic records such as WAEC or NECO results, your preferred course, and any other details that will help us guide you correctly. Once you are ready, you can proceed to the application form on the next page and complete it at your own pace.
01
Submit Your Initial Admission Documents
To begin your admission process, you must submit the required initial academic and identity documents. These documents allow us to open your admission file and confirm your eligibility for admission into a Philippine university.
You will be required to upload:
WAEC / NECO Original Result
SS1–SS3 School Transcript
Passport Data Page
Birth Certificate
Secondary School Testimonial
What happens after you submit them
A Philippines Admissions officer will review your documents to ensure that:
Your results meet university requirements
Your academic records are complete and authentic
Your personal information matches your application details
You are eligible for the program and degree level you selected
If your documents meet the requirements, you will be cleared to proceed to Step 2, where you make the Admission Processing Fee for the university to issue your Notice of Admission (Admission Letter).
Note
These are only the initial documents needed to secure your admission.
You will provide additional documents later for authentication and embassy submission during the visa stage. We will guide you step-by-step through every stage.
02
Pay the School’s Admission Fee (₦150,000)
After your documents are accepted, you will be asked to pay the university’s ₦150,000 official admission fee.
This payment goes directly to the school and allows them to begin processing your admission.
Once the fee is paid, your application is forwarded to the admissions office for approval.
03
Receive Your Admission Letter
Once the university reviews your documents and accepts you, they will issue your Provisional Admission Letter, also called the Notice of Admission (NOA).
This is the official document that confirms you have been offered a place at the school.
What happens next?
Before the Philippine Embassy in Abuja can process your visa, this Admission Letter must go through official authentication in the Philippines.
This authentication is done by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) through a process called the Apostille (previously known as the “Red Ribbon”).
Why is the Apostille important?
It proves that your Admission Letter is genuine.
It allows the Philippine Embassy in Abuja to verify your acceptance directly with the school.
No student visa can be issued without this authenticated (Apostilled) document.
Once your Admission Letter is ready for authentication, you can proceed to the next stage, where the school and DFA complete all processing and prepare your full admission package for embassy submission.
04
Make Your Processing Payment (₦1,500,000 + ₦60,000 Shipping)
After your Admission Letter has been issued, the next stage is to complete the official processing and authentication in the Philippines. This is required before you can attend the Philippine Embassy in Abuja for your visa.
What you are paying for
Your payment covers:
₦1,500,000 — full school-side processing, documentation, and DFA authentication
₦60,000 — international shipping of your authenticated admission package to Nigeria
What happens during this stage
The school sends your Notice of Admission (NOA) to the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) for authentication through the Apostille process (formerly called the “Red Ribbon”).
What will be shipped to you
After authentication, you will receive a complete package containing:
Your Apostilled (Red Ribbon) Admission Letter
Supporting school documents needed for embassy submission and enrollment
This package is sent to you via international courier, covered by the ₦60,000 shipping fee.
05
Document Authentication (₦500,000) (Optional)
After receiving your admission package from the school, your documents must be authenticated in Abuja before the Philippines Embassy can accept them. This step is mandatory for every student, and it involves two government offices:
1. Federal Ministry of Education (FME), Abuja
Documents authenticated here:
WAEC/NECO Certificate
SS1–SS3 School Transcript
School Leaving Testimonial
This ministry verifies your academic history and confirms that your credentials were issued by approved institutions.
2. Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), Abuja
Documents authenticated here:
All FME-stamped documents (WAEC/NECO, Transcript, Testimonial)
Birth Certificate
Affidavit of Support
Sponsor’s ID
Police Character Certificate
Medical Certificate
The MFA confirms the legitimacy of your identity, sponsorship, and supporting documents before embassy submission.
This step is mandatory for all students. These ministries verify your academic documents before they can be accepted by the Philippines Embassy.
Optional Authentication Service — ₦500,000
This fee is optional. It applies only if you want our Abuja representative to help you submit your documents to the ministries for authentication, as the process can be lengthy, technical, and time-sensitive.
Our Abuja representative can assist you with the entire process, including:
Document preparation and arrangement
Verification checks to ensure nothing is missing
Submissions at both ministries (FME and MFA)
Following up until all stamps and authentications are completed
Ensuring your documents meet the Philippine Embassy screening standard
Using this service helps you avoid common mistakes that lead to:
Embassy delays
Returned applications
Rejection due to incorrect or incomplete authentication
06
Prepare Your Embassy Documents
The next stage is securing all requirements for the Philippines Embassy visa submission.
Below is the full checklist:
Student Documents
Passport Data Page
WAEC Original
Birth Certificate
Secondary School Testimonial
SS1–SS3 Transcript
Medical Certificate
Police Character Certificate
Yellow Fever Card
Sponsor Documents
Bank Statement
Sponsor Letter
Affidavit of Sponsorship
Sponsor ID
CAC Registration (if business owner)
Tax Clearance
Travel Documents
Flight Itinerary
Embassy Visa Fee: ₦488,000
(Paid directly to the Philippines Embassy.)
Our team will guide you through compiling and reviewing each document before submission.
07
Visa Processing and Travel Preparation
Once your documents are authenticated and submitted to the embassy, you wait for approval. After your visa is released, we guide you through final travel arrangements so you can depart and begin your studies in the Philippines.
Requirements
Graduate Diploma Requirements:
– Open to students 18 years and over at course commencement
– If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band and 6.0 in speaking.
– All applicants are interviewed as part of the admissions process.
– Applicants not meeting the entry criteria may be considered on a case by case basis by the Academic Director. Consideration will be given to those with appropriate and evidenced previous academic history, prior work experience and life skills experience.
Undergraduate Diploma Requirements:
– Open to students 18 years and over at course commencement
– If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each band and 6.0 in speaking.
– All applicants are interviewed as part of the admissions process.
– Applicants not meeting the entry criteria may be considered on a case by case basis by the Academic Director. Consideration will be given to those with appropriate and evidenced previous academic history, prior work experience and life skills experience.