# Study in the UK from Nigeria — visa, costs, scholarships and timeline

> Students from Nigeria secure a UK offer, then apply for a Student visa with a CAS, financial evidence and an approved English qualification.

Nigeria is a major source country for UK international students, especially for postgraduate study. The route is: secure an offer, receive a CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with financial evidence and approved English. Tuition plus living costs typically start around £30,000 a year. Confirm all visa rules on GOV.UK before relying on them.

## Quick facts
- **Application routes:** UCAS (undergraduate) or direct (postgraduate)
- **Visa:** UK Student visa (Student Route)
- **Typical total cost:** ≈ £30,000+ / year (tuition + living)

## Key takeaways
- Nigeria is one of the UK's largest postgraduate source markets.
- The Student visa requires a CAS, financial evidence and approved English.
- Plan realistically for tuition plus living costs from around £30,000 a year.
- The Graduate Route lets eligible graduates stay and work after their course.

## The route from Nigeria
From Nigeria you secure a university offer, meet your conditions and receive a CAS, then apply for the Student visa. Financial evidence rules are specific about how long funds must be held and what documents are acceptable — getting this exactly right is where many applications go wrong, and where Study UK Now's review matters most.

## Costs and scholarships
Budget for tuition plus living costs from roughly £30,000 a year. A number of scholarships are open to Nigerian students; applying early and to the right ones improves your odds. Study UK Now plans the whole timeline and finances with you.

## Frequently asked questions
### What documents do students from Nigeria need for a UK student visa?
You typically need your CAS, a valid passport, financial evidence held for the required period, an approved English qualification where relevant, and tuberculosis test results, among others. Requirements can change — always confirm the current document list for Nigeria on GOV.UK.

### How long does a UK student visa take from Nigeria?
Standard Student visa decisions are usually made within a few weeks of your biometrics appointment, though times vary by season and priority services may be available. Apply early and confirm current processing times on GOV.UK.

## Sources
- [GOV.UK — Student visa](https://www.gov.uk/student-visa) — GOV.UK, 2026-05-10

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