Students from Nigeria
- Nigeria's connection with the university
- Meet us and our international representatives
- Entry requirements (equivalencies)
- Immigration and visas
- Financial assistance
- Contact us to make an enquiry.
Nigeria's connection with the university
There are currently 121 students and 38 active alumni of the university who are from Nigeria. Students from Nigeria choose the University of Brighton because of our strong standing in key subject areas of interest.
- Our degree and masters courses in Business, Management and Economics benefit from the internationally recognised research at our Centre for Research in Innovation Management (CENTRIM). The latest Research Assessment Exercise determined that 70 per cent of our research in business management is of international standing.
- Business studies students benefit from the training and consultancy work of professors. Students gain practical and leadership skills in a research active community.
- Management studies courses provide entrepreneurial skills training and connection with a network of industry partners. Become an independent thinker through collaboration with experienced Professors who share real world knowledge with students.
- All Computer science degrees are designed to prepare students for professional practice and provide for continuing professional development.
- Brighton is ranked 14th in the country for our Engineering degrees (The Complete University Guide, 2011).
Academic collaborations
Principal Lecturer in the School of Environment and Technology, Dr Kassim Gidado, has shared publication on his research interest in Building and Planning with the Nigerian Economic Summit Group.
Professional networks
Many alumni are connected by their membership of the University of Brighton Alumni Association to enhance other connections with each other in Nigeria, in England and around the world.
Meet us and our international representatives
One of our international officers will be in Nigeria on the following dates:
| Date | Location | Representative |
| 11–12 February 2013 10am–4pm |
British Council Exhibition Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos |
Jo Sayahi, international officer |
| 4–5 June 2013 | BCIE Fairs Eko Hotel, Victoria Island, Lagos |
Jo Sayahi, international officer |
| 7–8 June 2013 | BCIE Fairs Venue to be announced, Abuja |
Jo Sayahi, international officer |
Meet our international representatives
We have a number of registered and approved representatives in Nigeria. They can help you with information about the university and the UK, and assist you with your application.
Abuja
Kano
Lagos
Port Harcourt
Entry requirements
Details of the academic and English language requirements for your course are on our course finder. We help many students from Nigeria to improve their qualifications to meet entry requirements.
Find the UK equivalent to your Nigerian qualification level here.
Academic and study skills at our International College
Successful completion of one of our International College courses offers guaranteed progression to degree courses at the university. Many undergraduate and postgraduate students from Nigeria are studying foundation certificates and pre-masters at our International College this year.
Find out more about foundation certificate or pre-masters courses at our International College. Let us know if you would like to speak with other students from Nigeria.
English language tuition
The UK Border Agency requires that all students complete a secure English language test before applying for their visa. The university's Brighton Language Institute can help students from Nigeria to complete their SELT and to undertake English language programmes to meet university entry requirements, if required.
Find out how easily we can help you at www.brighton.ac.uk/learnenglish or email us at learnenglish@brighton.ac.uk.
Immigration and visas
Generally, prior entry clearance (ie. a visa) is required for students coming from Nigeria. To obtain a visa you will need to have an unconditional offer of a place at the University of Brighton and your CAS number from the university. You will need to prove that you have the funds to pay your tuition fees and living expenses.
To make your visa application in Nigeria, contact the UK Border Agency in Nigeria.
For advice and help from our immigration advisers, and for further information visit our immigration and visas page.
British Council office
If you would like to talk to a trained counsellor about studying and living in the UK, please contact the British Council in Nigeria.
Financial assistance
Students from Nigeria are eligible for University of Brighton scholarships.
Contact us
Please contact us if you have a question or enquiry.
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