General UK Admission Requirements for Nigerian Students
Getting admitted to an educational institution in the UK is one thing a lot of young Nigerians would love to achieve and Nigeria is considered the 6th largest source of international students in the UK. For those that already have a full plan to study in the UK, here are a few requirements for getting admitted into a school in the UK.
The first step is to choose your course of study. This dictates what kind of schools you can apply to. The next step to take is to make inquiries about institutions you can get admitted to. You are to take note of five schools you would be interested in. This would aid the next step which is to fill the online application form. You should also contact the universities directly via email or phone to speak with their counselors who would advise you on anything you have questions about that pertains to the school. Examples would be things like Interview procedures, standard exams, housing, financial aid, and so many others.
All applications for full-time higher education courses, for undergraduate and postgraduate studies, are made using the UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admission Service) online application system which is available 24 hours a day. While filling the form, you have the option of selecting five schools your application should be sent to (note that just one form should be filled).
After starting the application, you are expected to have a personal statement of not more than 4000 characters to tell the university managements more about yourself and why you picked your chosen course of study. This statement will be attached to the form online while filling it. Note that the UCAS charges fees for application as well. If you are applying to just one university for only one course, you will be charged ?13. If you are applying to more than one and for more than one course, you will be charged ?24.?
A Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS) form would be given after the application is successful. This is what you'd use to apply for your student visa. Ensure you pay for Immigration Health Surcharge which helps you receive free treatment but this only covers you for one year. You would also need the payment receipt for your visa application.
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Important Requirements For Succesful Application
- An English language proficiency qualification. You can take any of the IELTS tests to prove you have sufficient English language skills to begin and complete your course in the UK.
- Health documents showing that you are fit for travel into the UK. You should also apply for health insurance towards your application period.
- A valid passport- you must ensure that your passport is up to date and valid for entry into the UK.
- Proof that you have financial support or the means to fund your studies in the UK. If on scholarship, you should have complete documents proving this as well.
- Proof that you have tested for Tuberculosis and you have been cleared of not having it.
The last thing to do is apply for your student visa which is the Tier 4 (General) Student visa. You must consider the timing of your application as you are not expected to apply at any time lesser than three months before your course begins and you are not to apply six months after you must have gotten your CAS form.