Join EIU
Admissions — your door to borderless learning
Applying to EIU takes about 20 minutes. A guided five-step form, an instant application number, decisions within five working days.
How to apply — five guided steps
Personal details
Names, gender, date of birth, nationality, contacts, address and next of kin.
Academic history
Previous schools, institutions, qualifications and grades attained.
Programme choice
Pick your course, level, intake and preferred campus — open intakes only.
Documents
Upload passport photo, ID/passport, certificates and transcripts securely.
Review & submit
Verify everything and submit — you get an instant application number (EIU-APP-…) to use as your reference.
After you apply
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Acknowledgment is instant
You receive an application number (EIU-APP-…) — note it down, it is your reference throughout admissions. A tokenized status link lets you track review progress.
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Review within 5 working days
Admissions verifies documents, checks duplicate records and confirms intake availability for your chosen programme.
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Decision by email
Approved applicants receive congratulations with credentials, joining documents, fee structure and course outline. Regret emails carry reasons and re-apply guidance.
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Pay fees, unlock learning
Pay by card (auto-verified) or bank transfer with proof upload. Once verified, your student dashboard unlocks with your course, timetable and community.
General entry requirements
- Recognised secondary-school certificate (undergraduate) or relevant bachelor degree (postgraduate)
- English proficiency — WAEC/CSEC credit, IELTS 5.5+ or the free EIU placement test
- Government-issued ID or international passport
- Certified copies of academic certificates and transcripts
- Reliable internet and a laptop or smartphone for ODEL study
International applicants
EIU welcomes applicants from every country. Documents in languages other than English require certified translation. Short-course applicants may qualify on work experience alone.
Current & upcoming intakes
2025/2026
ClosedSeptember 2026 Intake
Study starts 7 September 2026
Apply by 20 August
Applications closed
2026/2027
OpenJanuary 2027 Intake
Study starts 11 January 2027
Apply by 15 December
General capacity: 2,000 learners
2026/2027
OpenMay 2027 Intake
Study starts 3 May 2027
Apply by 10 April
Priority for continuing learners
Scholarships
Access scholarships cover up to 30% of tuition for early applicants; full-fee awards for eligible learners.
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Fees & payment plans
Transparent published fee structures with instalment plans and zero hidden charges.
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Academic calendar
All key dates — semesters, exams, breaks and graduation — across the academic year.
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