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Study abroad from Nigeria: 11 countries compared.
What a year costs, which intakes you can still make, the visa figures published for Nigerian applicants, and how long you can work after you graduate.
Published visa figures for Nigerian applicants exist for Canada (about 25% were approved) and United Kingdom (about 21% were refused). They describe everyone who applied, not your chances — your documents and funds decide your own case.
Malaysia
- From:
- ~US$7,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- May 2027, September 2027
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- No dedicated post-study work visa; graduates need an employment pass
Spain
- From:
- ~US$11,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- September 2027, February 2028
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- Up to 1 year to look for work after graduating
Germany
- From:
- ~US$14,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- April 2027, October 2027
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- 18-month job-seeker permit after graduating
Malta
- From:
- ~US$17,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- October 2027, February 2028
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- Check current rules with your school
Singapore
- From:
- ~US$18,500 a year
- Next intakes:
- April 2027, July 2027
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- No dedicated post-study work visa; graduates apply for a regular work pass
United Arab Emirates
- From:
- ~US$22,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- May 2027, September 2027
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- Job-seeker and long-term visa options for eligible graduates
Ireland
- From:
- ~US$24,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- September 2027, January 2028
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- Stay-back permission: 1 year after a bachelor's, 2 years after a master's
Canada
- From:
- ~US$26,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- May 2027, September 2027
- Visa figure:
- About 25% of Nigerian applicants were approved (Jan–Apr 2026). Source
- Work after:
- Post-graduation work permit of up to 3 years, depending on programme length and field
United Kingdom
- From:
- ~US$30,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- May 2027, September 2027
- Visa figure:
- About 21% of Nigerian applicants were refused (2026). Source
- Work after:
- Graduate visa: 18 months if you apply from 1 January 2027 (2 years if you apply by 31 December 2026; 3 years after a PhD)
United States
- From:
- ~US$35,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- August 2027, January 2028
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- OPT: 12 months, plus 24 more for STEM degrees
Australia
- From:
- ~US$38,000 a year
- Next intakes:
- July 2027, November 2027
- Visa figure:
- Not published for this passport
- Work after:
- Temporary Graduate visa, typically 2–3 years depending on your degree
Costs are indicative; your school's fees decide. Then we apply for you, free.
Country guides for Nigerian students
What is different from Nigeria: degree recognition, English tests, the visa process and proof of funds — with sources.
Nigeria → Canada
Nigerian students used to have the Nigeria Student Express as a faster route to a Canadian study permit.
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Nigeria → Germany
Thousands of Nigerian students study in Germany — drawn by tuition-free public universities and a legal path from degree to career.
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Nigeria → Ireland
Nigerian residents who want to study in Ireland for more than 3 months apply for a long-stay study visa, and the practical steps run through the Irish visa application centres in Abuja and Lagos.
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Nigeria → United Kingdom
Nigeria is the third-largest source of UK study visas, and in October 2026 UK ENIC upgraded its comparison of the WASSCE.
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Guides for Australia, United States, Spain, Malta, Singapore, Malaysia, United Arab Emirates are being researched. Your plan already covers them.