THE UNITED KINGDOM: WHY YOU SHOULD CONTINUE YOUR HIGHER EDUCATION THERE?
United Kingdom is still one of the most popular among international students who want to have academic promotion and personal growth. The UK offers the best opportunity to Nigerian students in terms of accessing competitive education systems and career opportunities in the world.
Academic Excellence
UK has some of the most reputed universities in the world such as the university of Oxford, the university of Cambridge, and Imperial colleges London. The qualifications gained in UK are internationally recognized. The campuses have access to high-level research laboratories and progressive methods of teaching that develop critical and innovative thinking.
Multicultural and Rich Community.
The learning environment in UK is very diverse and the students deal with group of students of diverse cultural backgrounds. Such experience contributes to the acquisition of good interpersonal skills and international professional environments prepare graduates to work in international professions.
Employment Prospects
The UK has allowed international students to work as many as twenty hours during the academic term. Once the graduation is over, Students can be offered the Graduate Route Visa that will enable them to spend up to two years in the country and work, giving them more time to start career-building opportunities around the whole world.
Full-scale Student Support.
Universities in UK offer services that ensure international student settles down fast such as orientation programmes, accommodation advice, career services, and general welfare support.
UNIVERSITIES IN UK ACADEMIC INTAKES
There are three key points of entry in the UK universities:
- September Intake (Autumn)
- The most massive restaurant that has the largest course selection.
- The applications normally start in February.
- January Intake (Spring)
- Appropriate substitute to those that were not able to satisfy the September entry deadline.
- There is less variety in course choice.
- Usually applications become open in June.
- May Intake (Summer)
- Less prevalent and incorporates a small number of programmes.
APPLICATION PROCESS TO UK UNIVERSITIES.
To obtain admission in your favorite institution, follow the following steps:
- Find the right Universities and Programmes.
- Check alternative resources such as UCAS.
- The organization of the review programmes, fee charges and rankings.
- Gather Required Documents
- Academic records.
- International passport.
- Evidence of proficiency with the English language (IELTS, PTE), unless otherwise.
- Submit Applications
- using institutional websites or UCAS.
- Pay the necessary application fee as necessary.
- Interview or Portfolio Review.
- Interviews or portfolio requests are done in some of the specialized programmes.
- Receive an Admission Offer
- Universities can either offer conditional or unconditional offers.
- Accept the CAS Deposit and Pay the Offer.
- When a deposit of between 50 and 60 percent of the tuition fees is usually required.
IN THE UK, THE COSTS OF THE STUDY ARE APPROXIMATED TO BE AS FOLLOWS:
The cost of tuition is normally as follows:
Undergraduate courses: PS12 000- PS20,000/ academic year.
Postgraduate programmes: PS13, 000 to PS 25,000 per year of study.
The cost of living is also different depending on the location with students in London paying PS1,483 a month, whilst students in most other cities have to pay PS1,136 a month.
NIGERIAN APPLICANT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS.
In the case of undergraduate level, good WAEC or NECO scores are normally necessary. To get into a postgraduate, most institutions require a Second Class Lower or an Upper degree. The results of English proficiency exam are usually demanded, however, in NECO English a C6 or higher can grant an exemption on a language test.
APPLICATION PROCESS OF UK STUDENT VISA TO NIGERIAN STUDENTS.
In the visa application process, there is the following:
- Obtain CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance to Studies) at your institution.
- Prepare/Process required documentation:
- International passport.
- Evidence of finances (Proof of funds) to pay tuition and living expenses (at least PS20,000).
- TB test certificate.
- Academic certificates.
- Apply using the UK Vi platform to complete the UK Student Visa application form.
- Pay the visa fee.
- Go to a biometrics meeting in a specified visa centre.
Visa Approval Rate
Successful applicants in Nigeria are likely to have a high approval rate in the case of meeting all the requisites correctly.
Conclusion
Studying in the United Kingdom would provide the Nigerian students with credentials and experiences in the world that are respected and offer them the worldly experience. With adequate preparations and orientation, studying abroad is a smooth and satisfying experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the price of UK student visa?
By 2024, the visa application cost is about 490 dollars to the Nigerians.
What are the financial requirements?
The applicants are expected to demonstrate at least a PS25,000 to cater to tuition and cost of living.
Is it true that students can work in the UK during their study?
Yes, international students can work not more than twenty hours a week during term and full-time during holidays.
How would I get accepted to a university in UK?
Applications are usually done via UCAS or designated education advisors that offer free advice with regard to the selection of universities and programmes.
