study in uk from nigeria
Thousands of students make the decision to study in UK from Nigeria each year, giving the UK a consistently high ranking in popularity among Nigerian students. With a diverse population and a reputation for prestigious schooling, the UK is a natural location for Nigerian students to flock to. As a Nigerian seeking an English-language education, what better place to study than the country that invented the language?
why study in UK from Nigeria
- 2nd most preferred student destination: The UK is the second most preferred student destination in the world only behind the United States of America, because of the high quality of education, high standard of living and security etc.
- High-quality education: The UK has one of the best education systems in the world if not the best. They have some of the best universities and professors in the world. They also have some of the best education facilities.
- Multicultural: Being very popular and the second most preferred destination for international students, you will find people from all around the world in the UK. Which will expose you to different cultures and people.
- Financial benefits: The UK has a very reasonable cost of living compared to other destinations. You can get discounts depending on the school and your WAEC results.
- Work opportunities: When studying in the UK you can work for a maximum of 20 hours per week and after your graduation, you have an automatic 2-year work post-study visa to enable you to explore the labour market in the study destination before returning with a wealth of knowledge ready to work.
- Shorter Degrees: The duration for studying in the UK is relatively shorter, in other destinations, it will take you 4 years plus 2 to 3 years to complete a postgraduate degree. While in the UK, it will take you just 3 years plus an additional 1 year to obtain the same postgraduate degree.
- Variety of courses to choose from: You have endless possibilities when it comes to the course of study. Because in the UK they offer all kinds of courses. So whatever course you want to study there is a school in the UK offering such a course.
- High rate of employability: As a graduate from the UK your certificate will be recognized all around the world, which will give you an upper edge ahead of other with lesser standard certificates.
- Develop excellent language skills: The most spoken language in the world is English, and the UK is the inventor of English, so studying in the UK allows you to learn the most spoken language in the world when you live and mingle with the natives of English.
- Amazing academic reputation: The UK has some of the most reputable and respected countries in the world. Studying in the UK rubs off some of that reputation and respect on you.
ABOUT THE UK
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is commonly known as the United Kingdom or Britain. It is in northwestern Europe, with a total area of 93,628 square miles. It operates under a unitary parliamentary democracy and a constitutional monarchy, with the Queen as the monarchical head and the prime minister as the democratic head.
London is the capital and the largest city, it is a global city with a population of over 14 million people. Other major cities include Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Liverpool, and Leeds. The UK consists of England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
cost of living in the uk for Nigerian students
Studying and living in the UK is relatively cheaper than in the US, obtaining a degree in the UK would cost you between ₦ 5 million – ₦ 12.3 million per year depending on the course you choose to study and the school, while accommodation and living costs will cost between ₦ 4.5 million – ₦ 6.1 million, bearing in mind that living in London is slightly more expensive than in other cities in the UK.
admission processing requirements for Nigerian students
Countries in the UK include Wales, Northern Ireland, England, and Scotland.
There is no direct entry in the UK for Undergraduate program, so every student has to pass through the Foundation program; they operate a 1+3 program i.e. 1-year foundation and 3 years university, and a 1+5 year program for Architecture. When the student is given an offer the foundation year and the university years are included, but the progression is dependent on the student’s performance in the foundation year.
Undergraduate Requirements
- Data page of international passport.
- Secondary school transcript/ testimonial.
- IELTS UKVI Academic result(when already taken).
- Personal Statement (where applicable).
- WAEC/NECO/IGCSE.
Postgraduate Requirements
- Data page of international passport.
- School transcript.
- School certificate.
- Statement of purpose.
- Recommendation letter.
- Curriculum vitae.
- IELTS UKVI Academic result( when already taken).
When all the documents have been submitted and they meet the requirement of the school a CONDITIONAL OFFER of issued to the student, this offer is not final hence the name conditional offer, so the conditions for the offer will be stated in the offer which upon completion the offer is made unconditional.
What to do after getting the Conditional offer letter is issued
here you fulfil the terms of the conditions of the offer which include
- School Skype interview.
- Write the IELTS UKVI Academic ( when not taken).
- WAEC result.
You also need to get this process started
- Pay a deposit.
- Sign the forms attached to the Admission letter.
- Sign consent letter ( if the student is below 18 years).
- Sign the sponsor’s letter.
- Get the 28 days bank statement ready.
- Get the TB test.
Note
- The amount paid as a deposit is usually written in the offer letter, you are not limited to the amount stated but you cannot pay less than the amount stated.
- The 28 days bank statement is the amount that must be constant in the account for 28 days. What makes up this amount is the sum of the living cost, which is 10,000 pounds, plus the balance of the tuition (which was not paid in full). It can be in any currency provided that it is the equivalent in pounds, the name on the bank statement must be that of the sponsor and it must be a personal account i.e. if the student school fees in 20,000 pounds and they say 10,000 pounds the 28 days bank statement will have 10,000 pounds (tuition balance + 10,000 pounds (living cost).
- Tuition discounts are also available for a student who pays the tuition deposit within a time frame set by the school.
- The admission processing fee for the UK is 150,000 this is not set in stone.
Once all these requirements are met the next step is to apply for Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS), application for CAS is usually done from June – September after the WAEC result has been released (not restricting the fact that Applications can still be ongoing).
Required documents for CAS are:
- Sponsorship letter.
- Consent letter ( if the student is below 18 years).
- Acceptance form.
- TB test.
- IELTS UKVI Academic result.
- Sponsor’s ID card.
- Student’s Birth Certificate.
- WAEC/NECO/IGCSE.
MEDICINE IN THE UK
There are about 25 Medical schools in the UK, there are two ways to get into a medical school in the UK either by the foundation route or the A-level route. The UK operates a 1+5 years program i.e. 1-year foundation and 3 years medical school.
For the foundation route, the student can do a foundation with the medical school and then progress to study medicine for 5 years all that is required to progress is a good foundation result and an interview by the Medical school.
For the A-level route, the student has to do 4 science courses for 2 years at an A-level college before progressing to a medical school to study for 5 years, the requirements to progress from A levels are;
- The student has to write and pass the medical college exams University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).
- The student has to get all A’s in their A-level exams.
- The student has to pass the medical college interview.
List of Medical School we collaborate with:
- UCLAN medical school.
- Aston medical school.
- Brighton Sussex medical school.
- Queen marry medical school: this is located in Malta but the certificate given is from Queen Mary University London.
- The American University of Barbados School of Medicine( for medicine in the USA).
Advantages of Foundation over A levels for Medicine
- Foundation is for 1 year while A level is for 2 years.
- Foundation offer come with the conditional offer of 5 years of medical school already while the student has to finish Levels, pass well, and pass the medical exams to be able to apply to any medical school.
- The foundations are most likely going to be in the school so the student can familiarize themselves with the environment before Medical School while the A levels are always at the colleges.
- The cost of the medical foundations is relatively cheaper than A levels.
For the graduate programs, there is a provision for direct entry for 1 year but this is restricted to only students with first-class or second-class upper, anyone who falls below the requirement has to do a top-up program for 1 or 2 terms before proceeding to the program for their choice.
There are about 25 Medical schools in the UK, there are two ways to get into a medical school in the UK either by the foundation route or the A-level route. The UK operates a 1+5 years program i.e. 1-year foundation and 3 years medical school.
For the foundation route, the student can do a foundation with the medical school and then progress to study medicine for 5 years all that is required to progress is a good foundation result and an interview with the Medical school.
For the A-level route, the student has to do 4 science courses for 2 years at an A-level college before progressing to a medical school to study for 5 years, the requirements to progress from A levels are;
- The student has to write and pass the medical college exams University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT).
- The student has to get all A’s in their A-level exams.
- The student has to pass the medical college interview.
List of Medical School we collaborate with:
- UCLAN medical school.
- Aston medical school.
- Brighton Sussex medical school.
- Queen marry medical school: this is located in Malta but the certificate given is from Queen Mary University London.
- The American University of Barbados School of Medicine( for medicine in the USA).
Advantages of Foundation over A levels for Medicine
- Foundation is for 1 year while A level is for 2 years.
- Foundation offer come with the conditional offer of 5 years of medical school already while the student has to finish Levels, pass well, and pass the medical exams to be able to apply to any medical school.
- The foundations are most likely going to be in the school so the student can familiarize themselves with the environment before Medical School while the A levels are always at the colleges.
- The cost of the medical foundations is relatively cheaper than A levels.
For the graduate programs, there is a provision for direct entry for 1 year but this is restricted to only students with first-class or second-class upper, anyone who falls below the requirement has to do a top-up program for 1 or 2 terms before proceeding to the program for their choice.
UK admission process for Nigerian students
- Select a course of your choice: The first thing to have in mind when planning to study abroad in the course of study. You have to choose the course to study to put in an application. If you don’t have any course in mind you have nothing to worry about because we can guide you through the process of course selection.
- Pick a school you will like to study at: After selecting a course the next step will be to choose the school to study at. this choice of school will be guided by the country you want to study in, the course you selected in the previous step, your budget, and in some cases your results.
- Read and understand their requirements and deadlines: This is very important because some schools close intake very early and you wouldn’t want to miss it. and coincidentally most of the highly ranked schools close their intake very early mostly 10 months before the beginning of the school semester, so you need to read and understand the requirements.
- Prepare for the English proficiency test: As I stated earlier when you are traveling to an English-speaking country from Nigeria you need to write an English proficiency test.
- Prepare the required document: Put together the documents that are required for you to present. find the list as stated above.
- Register for any required exams: Some schools require you to write certain exams. For example SAT, some schools require you seat for SAT as a condition for getting admission.
- Put in the application: Let me not be at risk of stating the obvious but after the previous step it’s now time to submit your application. and if you are sure that you follow the previous step correctly then you should expect to get an admission.
- Schedule a Visa appointment: for you to obtain a visa into Canada and the US you need to go through an interview in the embassy. The outcome of the interview will put the final nail in the coffin, it will determine whether you will get the visa or not.
uk students visa for Nigerian students
Requirements for processing admissions to the UK,
Countries in the UK include Wales, Northern Ireland, England, and Scotland.
There is no direct entry in the UK for the Undergraduate program, so every student has to pass through the Foundation program; they operate a 1+3 program i.e., 1-year foundation and 3 years university and a 1+5-year program for Architecture. When the student is given an offer the foundation year and the university years are included, but the progression is dependent on the student’s performance in the foundation year.
Documents required for UK visa application
- Sponsorship letter.
- Consent letter ( if the student is below 18 years).
- CAS statement.
- TB test.
- IELTS UKVI Academic result.
- Sponsor’s ID card.
- Student’s Birth Certificate.
- WAEC/NECO/IGCSE.
Accommodation and Airport pick up can be arranged for the student if they so desire by Zeta Brent Education.
Top cities in england for Nigerian students
England is a great place to study, it is the predominant constituent of the UK. It is a very beautiful country with a very rich heritage. They are famously the inventors of the game of Football, so if you are interested in playing football then you might want to consider England as they have some amazing football academies.
Study In London
This is the capital of England it is also the largest city in the UK. It is a global city with a population of over 14 million people. London has a lot of tourist attractions like the British Library which is the largest national library in the world. Shakespeare’s Globe, the architecture, the street food, and the world-class sport attract visitors from all around the world. London is the home of 18 Universities and 48 colleges. It is considered an ‘’academic hotspot’’, it is also the city with the most universities in the UK.
Study In Manchester
Manchester is one of the most exciting cities in the UK. It is the home of the famous Manchester United football club. Manchester also has some great libraries like the John Ryland research institute and library. It Is in the northwest of England, and it has a rich industrial heritage, with a landmark of 115.6 km2. It is home to 553,230 people. There are 3 Universities in Manchester, the University of Manchester, Manchester Metropolitan College, and the Royal Northern College.
Study In Liverpool
If you are a fan of football, you have probably heard of Liverpool. It is the home to the famous Liverpool football club. It is an amazing city in the northwest of England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish sea. It is also the home of the Beatles. It has a population of 496,784. It is home to 5 higher institutions. Namely the Liverpool John Moore University, University of Liverpool, Liverpool institute for performing Arts (LIPA).
Study In Leeds
Leeds is in the west of Yorkshire, It is one of the most vibrant cities filled with beautiful parks and gardens. It has excellent eateries and free attractions and activities. It has a population of 792,525 it houses 8 higher institutions including the University of Leeds, Leeds College of music, and Leeds Beckett University.
Study In Birmingham
Birmingham is in England’s west midlands region. The Brummies’ (that’s Birmingham locals) are some of the friendliest you’re likely to meet in the UK. it is one of the fastest-growing cities in the UK. It has world-class venues and historical areas. It also has amazing restaurants, it’s home to a network of canals that now lines with trendy cafes and bars. It houses the Birmingham Museum and art gallery known as pre-Raphaclite masterpieces. It covers 267.8 km2, with a population of 1.149 million. Birmingham is home to 8 higher institutions like the University of Birmingham, Aston University, Birmingham City University, and Aston Business school.
Top cities in Wales for Nigerian students
Wales is a constituent of the UK. It shares a border with England. It is known for its old traditions and singing. It has amazing landscapes and wildlife. The natives speak a language called “Welsh. Wales is nick-named the “land of the song” because of the sing-song sound of the language.
Study In Swansea
Swansea is the second-largest city in Wales. It has a great tourist attraction with over 5 million yearly visitors. It has amazing nightlife, a scenic Welsh cityscape, and thriving art scenes. It has some of the most stunning beach settings in all of Wales. It has a population of 246,217. The Gower peninsula Is also worthy of mention which is an area of astounding beauty. It houses 3 high institutions including Cardiff University, the University of South Wales, and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
Study In Cardiff
This is the capital and largest city in Wales. They are known for the production and exportation of coal. It is a great sports city, the home of Welsh rugby. The millennium stadium also hosts a range of matches as well as several other sports including the speedway grand Prix. It forms the principal area with a population of 1,097,000. It houses 4 high institutions including include Cardiff University, the University of South Wales, and the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.
Top cities in scotland for Nigerian students
Scotland is a great country to study with more than 40,000 international students. It has great diversity, rolling countryside, bustling cities, icy mountain peaks, and charming villages. They also have great wildlife, amazing architecture, world-famous events, and magnificent castles.
Study In Edinburg
Edinburg is the capital of Scotland, it has a hilly topography. It is the home to Scotland’s crown jewels and the stone of destiny. It has fascinating Scottish history, awesome nightlife, and festivals, incredible architecture, highland views, and hikes. It has a population of 901,445 people. Edinburg has four universities. These include the University of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh Napier University, and Queen Margaret University Edinburgh.
Study In Glasgow
Glasgow is the most popular and populous city in Scotland. It is a port city on the River Clyde in Scotland’s western law lands. It Is famous for its Victorian and art nouveau architecture. It is a cultural hub, home to prestigious institutions like the Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, and the national theatre of Scotland. It has a world-class museum and an iconic music scene. It is home to 1,861,315 people. Glasgow has 6 higher institutions, which are the University of Glasgow, the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow Caledonian University, the University of the West of Scotland, The Glasgow School of Art, and the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.
Top cities in northern Ireland for Nigerian students
Northern Ireland is in the Northeast of the island of Ireland, it shares a border with the Republic of Ireland, and it is one of the constituent states of the United Kingdom. The languages spoken in Northern Ireland are English and Irish. It is home to 1900,000 people. They have a superb natural heritage and are one of the world’s greatest coastal road trips. They are known for their remarkable cultural treasures, abundant outdoor activities, and vibrant food and music scenes.
Study In Belfast
Belfast is the capital and the largest city of Northern Ireland. It is also the 12th largest city in the UK. It is regarded as a rising star, it has some amazing people, great nightlife, and budget-friendly accommodation. It is the city where the Titanic ship was built. It is also the home of the Ulster Museum. It has a population of 340,000. Belfast has 2 Universities which are Queen’s University Belfast and Ulster University.
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