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International students from Nigeria saw 83% increase in visa to study in the UK in 2021 compared to 2020, placing Nigerian students at the 3rd highest nationality for UK study visa (Source: Home Office). In the UK’s recently updated International Education Strategy Nigerian students are in the priority list and UK government plans to grant more study visa to Nigerian students in 2022 and coming years.
Total Student Care (TSC) have been providing A-Z guidelines, help and support, reliable and high quality student admission and student visa application services to Nigerian students keen to study in the UK.
Admissions are open at our partner universities in the UK – submit your initial application to commence your Study UK journey.
Academic level
Level 3 to Level 8
Qualification type
Foundation, Undergraduate, Postgraduate & Doctorate
Study mode
Full-time, part-time or on-line
Duration
0.5 year to 4 years*
Intakes
Throughout the year*
Scholarship
Yes*
Choose the right course that meets your academic and career goals for the financial budget you have.
Research and choose the right university and campus location for the course you have decided to study.
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Learn what documents and information you will require to make a successful application for your admission.
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Contact our professional team for further details and support for admission and student visa application.
Read more..The cost breakdowns below are average figures of expenses that a typical Nigerian student will spend on generally studied subjects at commonly chosen universities in the UK while living a UK life like other international students. However, these costs may vary for certain courses at top universities. For living and maintenance costs, students are in control of costs and can choose to spend more or less as per their financial ability or necessity. This is a general guideline for Nigerian students to prepare for their budget to study in the UK.
| Course Level | Average Cost (GBP) | Average Cost (Nigerian Naira) |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation courses (Full fees) | 10000 to 15000 | 5626990 to 8440480 |
| Undergraduate courses (per year) | 11000 to 15000 | 6189690 to 8440480 |
| Postgraduate courses (Full fees) | 11000 to 16000 | 6189690 to 9003180 |
| Doctorate courses (per year) | 14000 to 16000 | 7877780 to 9003180 |
Most of the universities offer some scholarship ranging from GBP 500 to GBP 5000 which will reduce tuition fee cost.
| Details | Average Cost (GBP) | Average Cost (Nigerian Naira) |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 400 to 500 | 225079 to 281349 |
| Utility bills | 30 to 40 | 16881 to 22508 |
| Travel | 100 to 150 | 56270 to 84405 |
| Food | 140 to 180 | 78778 to 101286 |
| Mobile phone | 10 to 30 | 5627 to 16881 |
| Entertainment | 40 to 100 | 22508 to 56270 |
| Other casual irregular costs | 20 to 50 | 11254 to 28135 |
Students get 30% discount on travel card and different types of discount on shopping.
| Details | Cost (GBP) | Cost (Nigerian Naira) |
|---|---|---|
| Student visa application (One-off) | 348 | 195819 |
| IHS (per year) | 470 | 264468 |
Visa application and IHS (International Health Surcharge) fee may change per year by Home Office. Please check visa application fees calculator & IHS fees calculator to find out how much you will have to pay for your application.
Once you submit your visa application online, pay the student visa application fee and IHS fee via gov.uk website, you will then be asked to book an appointment with TLScontact by creating a TLScontact account. You can then book an appointment at your chosen visa application centre from the available dates and times. You may wish to buy additional optional services TLScontact Visa Application Centres offer.
| Details | Cost (GBP) | Cost (Nigerian Naira) |
|---|---|---|
| Premium Lounge (Payment: Onsite) | 75 | 42000 |
| Express Courier Return (Payment: Onsite) | 14 | 8000 |
| Prime Time Appointment (Payment: Onsite) | 66 | 37000 |
| Assisted Service (Payment: Onsite) | 21 | 11700 |
| Flexi Appointment (Payment: Onsite) | 75 | 42000 |
| Keep My Passport (Payment: Onsite) | 49 | 27300 |
| Priority Visa Service (Payment: Online) | 220 | 123794 |
| Super Priority Visa (Payment: Online) | 956 | 481670 |
| Application & Documents Checks (Payment: Onsite) | 25 | 14000 |
| SMS Notification (Payment: Onsite) | 0.62 | 350 |
| Photocopy (Payment: Onsite) | 0.09 | 50 |
| Printing (Payment: Onsite) | 0.18 | 100 |
The TLScontact services are optional services and called ‘Added Value Services’ – you do not need to buy any of these or you may buy few of these if you need. Please check TLScontact website for up-to-date services and fees HERE as some of the services may not be available some time and price may change due to currency fluctuations.
For up-to-date currency rate, please check oanda.com.
| Visa application Centre | Address | Opening Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja Visa Application Centre | Third floor, Murkhtar El-Yakub Place beside Metro Plaza, on Plot 1129 Zakariya Maimalari Street, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria. | 8.30 – 16.00 Monday to Friday |
| Lagos Ikeja Visa Application Centre | Ground and First Floors, Etiebets Place, 21 Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria. | 8.30 – 16.00 Monday to Friday |
| Lagos Victoria Island Visa Application Centre | Ground Floor, Ivie House, 4/6 Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. | 8.30 – 16.00 Monday to Friday |
Nigerian students will have the right to work while continuing their studies in the UK i.e. 10 hours per week if they are studying foundation course, 20 hours per week studying a bachelor, masters or PhD course. Students will be able to work full time per week during holiday period in between your course.
Student earning in the UK per month
| Details | Average earning from student job (GBP) | Average earning student job (Nigerian Naira) |
|---|---|---|
| Part-time work | 460 to 800 | 258841 to 450159 |
| Full-time work | 1600 to 2000 | 900318 to 1125400 |
The most popular subjects Nigerian students choose to study at UK universities include:
A rapidly growing economy Nigeria simply does not have enough universities to meet its large and youthful student populations. Almost two-third of 1.5 million admission seeking students does not get any place at any public university in Nigeria. As higher education at private universities in Nigeria is expensive, they prefer to study abroad and Study in the UK is a top choice by Nigerian students.
Some major benefits for Nigerian students from UK study and UK Degree are listed below:
Top quality degree
UK Degrees are highly valued and internationally recognised – with a degree from UK, graduates are highly likely to get high profiled job immediately after qualification, win high salary and obtain swift career promotion.Reasonable tuition fees, affordable living costs
Tuition fees at UK universities are comparatively lower than other top countries. Besides shorter course duration saves tuition fees and living costs for a year or more. Living costs at UK towns are affordable and can be offset by earnings from jobs.Straightforward admission and visa applications
Admission applications at UK universities are very straightforward and UK student visa application process is simple and well structured. These could be often hectic matters for many other countries.No time cap in study
There is no time limit at the postgraduate level course for students – they can study as long as they want if they fulfil the terns & conditions of enrolment and meet university admission criteria.Earning from student job
Nigerian students will have work permit on their student visa and will be able to work part-time during term-time and full-time during academic holiday. There will be also opportunity to work full-time if the course has work placement.Post Study Work visa
Nigerian students will be entitled to apply for 2 to 3 years post study work visa under the ‘Graduate’ scheme when they complete the degree in the UK. On this visa they will be able to work full-time and earn money, gain work experience, develop skills, improve professionalism – great take away to home country.Immigration route for UK
Nigerian students at all levels can apply for student visa extensions and can move into another immigration route from within the UK. This may well lead them to settlement visa in the UK.Access to world class health service
UK National Health Service (NHS) is renowned for its quality and services. International student will have access to these facilities via registration at GP Surgery and hospitals. They may get most of the services free as they paid International Health Surcharge at the time of their visa applications. This could be very expensive in other countries.Safe campus
UK university campuses are free from political bias, racial and other discriminations, social violence and crime. Students can enjoy pleasing educational experience at safe and peaceful environment.Gateway to Europe
Students can easily travel to European countries from the UK during weekend or holiday and enrich their life experience during UK study. It does not cost much of money or time, but it does add extra value to personal profile of students.
Yes, students who study a postgraduate level course at a UK University are eligible to bring dependents during their studies. Dependents can apply for their student dependent visa at the same time of student or at a later time.
If you are coming to study at a University campus inside London for course of 9 months or more duration, you need to have £12006 + any outstanding tuition fees for the 1st year of your course.
If you are coming to study at a University campus outside London for course of 9 months or more duration, you need to have £9207 + any outstanding tuition fees for the 1st year of your course.
If you pay a deposit for student accommodation to the university, then up to £1334 can be offset from the living costs required funds if the campus is inside London or up to £1023 can be offset from the living costs required funds if the campus is outside London.
Any dependent who will apply for entry clearance visa with you will require maintaining £7605 per dependent for University campus inside London for course of 9 months or more duration or £6120 per month for University campus outside London for course of 9 months or more duration.
All funds must be maintained for at least 28 consecutive days at a UKVI approved bank.
No, you will not need to show any maintenance funds or arrange any sponsor during Post Study Visa (Graduate visa) application.
If you are not sure about your admission needs and want to consult us before making your decision, get in touch with our student counsellors –
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