Nigeria
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Application information
- Undergraduate entry requirements
Entry requirements for Nigerian students depend on the course you’d like to study.
Find out your requirements on our undergraduate course pages or in the search box below.
Ask us a question if you have any queries.
Find your course
- Postgraduate entry requirements
Masters and PhD entry requirements depend on the course you’d like to study.
Visit our Masters and PhD course pages for full details or send us a message if you have a question.
- English language requirements
Find out our English language requirements and what qualifications we accept on our undergraduate, Masters and PhD course pages.
Read more about English language requirements for undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses.
- How to apply
Undergraduate students can apply via the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Visit our step-by-step guide with a link to the UCAS application system.
Masters and PhD students can apply using our postgraduate application system. Apply for a Masters or a PhD.
University preparation courses
about International Foundation Year, International Year One and Pre-Masters courses.
Fees and scholarship information
See our tuition fees for undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses.
Sussex offers a range of competitive loans and scholarships for undergraduates, Masters and PhD students.
Sussex Nigeria Scholarship and scholarships offered by the University
The University offers a tuition fee reduction for new postgraduate students who have Nigerian nationality and have been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Sussex.
Nigerian students are also eligible for awards from schools and to apply for the Chancellors International Scholarship.
Find out more about scholarships available.
Chevening
Sussex is a popular destination for Chevening scholars.
Visit , a Youtube channel developed by Sussex Cheveners to assist prospective applicants, to find out why Chevening students are so passionate about Sussex.
Alumni: Careers after Sussex
Develop your leadership and professional skills for post-study career opportunities.
Our graduates go on to engage with global issues, make a positive impact in the world and achieve success after Sussex. Notable Nigerian alumni include:
- Reverend Professor Adebayo Dada Akinde (Archbishop of Lagos, Computer Science PhD)
- Bolaji Abdullahi (former Sports Minister, Nigeria)
- Liman Mansur (Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)
- Maikanti Baru (Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation)
Other young trail-blazers include:
- Burna Boy, Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter
- Tom Kenyatta, film producer
- Kemi Badenoch, Member of Parliament for Saffron Walden, UK
Alumni network
We also have an alumni network based in Nigeria who can discuss with you their experiences of studying at Sussex. Find out more about our alumni.
We develop future leaders, game changers and industry captains to make a positive impact in the world.
Role Models: 12 Sussex Stories in Nigeria
Discover the stories of our Nigerian alumni who’ve enjoyed success after ÅÝܽ¶ÌÊÓƵ, as well as our connections with talented writers, academics and artists in Nigeria.
Life at Sussex
Situated on the edge of a national park and located just a few minutes away from one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, Sussex has it all.
Support for international students
Sussex has teams dedicated to helping you make the most of your time at university. They can provide:
- advice on immigration and applying for your visa
- support with finding accommodation
- welfare support
- help to improve your English language and writing skills.
- guidance with searching for part-time jobs
- recognition of your extra-curricular and voluntary achievements.
Spirit of Sussex Award
The Spirit of Sussex Award is our way of recognising you’re achievements at Sussex. It can help you:
- feel involved with life at Sussex
- make friends and build a wider network while you're with us
- get a job after your studies by showcasing all your achievements to future employers.
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Food and culture
Brighton has various international supermarkets that sell African products. You can also buy international products from our weekly on-campus market or .
Religion
We have a Muslim Student Centre and a Muslim prayer facility on campus, and there is a coptic church and two mosques in Brighton.
Email the Islamic Society at isoc@ussu.sussex.ac.uk if you are going to bring your children and you want to enrol them in a school that teaches Arabic.
There are numerous Orthodox and Protestant churches in Brighton, including a Catholic Church at the Meeting House and various student fellowships on campus. .
Clubs and societies
Choose from more than and Brighton, including:
- the , which matches new students with current students based on your interests and includes activities and trips
- the , where you take part in language exchange sessions and other activities
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Islamic Society (Isoc)
The Islamic Society is one of Sussex’s most active societies, providing religious and social support services during your time at university.
The Islamic Society provides:
- free Iftar every day after sunset at the Muslim Student Centre
- Tarawih Prayer every day after Iftar
- breakfast at the Muslim Student Centre on the Eid following Ramadan.
Get in touch
Ask a student
Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.
Meet us in Nigeria
Contact our Regional Office in Nigeria for free support, including help with your application and support with your visa.
Contact a Sussex representative in Nigeria
Sussex is represented by a number of professional agencies in Nigeria.
They can support you through the process of applying to university, providing advice and helping you with the preparation and submission of your documents.
We work closely with agents to ensure you receive detailed and accurate advice about coming to study at Sussex. Find out more about our work with agent partners and how you can provide feedback about an agent.
See our list of representatives in Nigeria below:
- Abuja
Discovery Mall, 2nd Floor, Business Box Office, Plot 215, Konoko Crescent, Adetokunbo Ademola Way, Wuse II, Abuja
+2348060554378
applications.nigeria@aeccglobal.com
Suite C01, J-Plus Plaza, 39 Jimmy Carter Street, Asokoro, Abuja
+234805506993
bineaeducation@gmail.com
50 Ademola Adetokunbo Crescent (Osas & Oseji Building), between UBA and H-Medix, Abuja 50
+234 (0) 92906508
17 Nile Street, off Alvan Ikoku Way, Maitama, Abuja.
070-8063-1903 | 090-3276-1729
No. 2 Kade Street, Off Alexandria Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja
+234 201 887 0012
Suite 301A DBM Plaza, Plot 1381-1383, Cadastral Zone A02 (opposite First Forty Hotel), Aminu Kano Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja
+234 811-111-1054 | +234 809-393-8217
info.abj@tgmeducation.com
3rd FL., Churchgate Tower,
Plot 473 Constitution Ave, Central Business District, 900211, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja
+234 818 8881 394
abuja@win-ed.com - Benin City
76, Boundary Road, Off Ikpopan Road, Opposite West View Hotel, GRA, Benin City
Telephone: 070-8063-1903 | 080-2848-0732 - Enugu
Suite B8, First Floor, Bethel Plaza, 36 Garden Avenue, Enugu 36
+234 (0) 7059193156 - Festac
Plot 628, 1st Avenue, Festac Town, Lagos
070-8063-1903 | 090-4952-1839 - Ibadan
1st Floor, Ile Ori Detu, 1 Shell Close Onireke, Ibadan
0811 294 1516 | +234 (0) 9037233489
4, Kobomoje Street behind D'Rovans Hotel, Ring Road, Ibadan.
070-8063-1903 - Ikeja
6, Ajoke Akinbame Close, off Unity Road By Mobolaji Bank Anthony Way, Ikeja Lagos
+234-803-3749866 | +234-808-2130337
nigeria.gn@sussex.ac.uk, global_eduserve@yahoo.co.uk, kenneth@globalnetworksedu.com
Representative: Kenneth Illalokhoin
Landmark House 52 -54 Isaac John Street Ikeja GRA 101233 Lagos State Nigeria
+234 (0)7000078839
info.lagos@idp.com
7, Allen Avenue, Olaoluwa House, beside Mamacas restaurant, Ikeja, Lagos
070-8063-1903 | 081-2246-5329 | 081-6673-2460
2nd floor, 8 Igbasan St, Opebi 101233, Lagos, Nigeria
+234 201 887 0012
56 Opebi Rd,
Opebi 101233, Ikeja
+234 818 8881 394
nigeria@win-ed.com - Kano
Ground Floor (Suite 10A), JBS Plaza, No 375 Civic Centre Road, Kano
+234 (0) 8166575768MOD Education
91 Gyadi-gyadi, oppoiste Novomed pharmacy, Courtroad, Kano - Port Harcourt
45 Stadium Road, beside Bereton School
+234 (0) 8116709992
13 Birabi Street, GRA Phase II, Port Harcourt, Rivers State
070-8063-1903 | 081-6984-0894 | 081-3552-1492 - Surulere
45 Adeniran Ogunsanya, opposite Zenith Bank, Surulere, Lagos
Telephone: 070-8063-1903 | 080-2990-9941 - Uyo
165, Oron Road, Kilimanjaro building, Uyo, Akwa Ibom State
Telephone: 070-8063-1903 | 070-3491-8206 - Victoria Island
2nd Floor, 2A Louis Solomon Close, Victoria Island, Lagos
+234 (0) 1-2915972
29 Balarabe Musa Crescent, Victoria Island, Lagos
070-8063-1903 | 091-2752-7420
Lagos Office:3rd Floor, Kobis Building, 18/20 Kudirat Abiola Way, Oregun, Lagos
+234 809-393-8207 | +234 809-393-8202
info@tgmeducation.com - Yaba
Premier Hub and Innovation Centre, 1B Birrel Avenue, Barracks Bus stop, Off Hebert Macaulay Way, Yaba, Lagos
+2349124497923
applications.nigeria@aeccglobal.com7 Hughes Avenue, Alagmeji, Lagos
070-8063-1903 | 090-2938-20377 Abimbola Close off Oweh Street (near WAEC Office) Jibowu Yaba Lagos State
+234 (0) 7036474089
info@studyadvisoryservices.com
Partnerships
We work closely with many Nigerian institutions, including academic colleagues at the University of Lagos.
Our collaboration with the University of Lagos involves staff/student mobility, and research and knowledge transfer.
We work closely with AIESEC Nigeria on youth empowerment initiatives, and collaborate with the and the on capacity building.