Travelling to Lagos for UK Education Exhibition 2011 Starting on Monday

Did you hear/read about the UK education exhibition in Nigeria, scheduled to hold from Thursday, 17th to Tuesday,22nd of February, 2011? The Abuja version will be ending today, Friday the 18th, for the Lagos version to commence on Monday 21st and end on Tuesday. If you wheren’t in Abuja for the exhibition, you still have the chance to attend in Lagos.

The Education UK exhibition is a must-attend for prospective undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA students planning to study in UK in 2011/2012. You really should be present at this once in a year educational event to meet universities and colleges representatives, and ask personal questions. I’ll be travelling to Lagos on Sunday (6 to 7 hours journey) to attend the exhibition.

The UK education Exhibition is organized by the British Council Nigeria, and according to the organizers, about 60 UK universities will be present to showcase their various educational products. The event will help students make the right decisions on what, where and how to study in UK. The Univesities and College Admission System (UCAS) will be present to educate prospective undergraduate students on how to fill the UCAS application form effectively.

So If you happen to bump into me over there, please feel free to say HI.



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Education: UK Universities Exhibition in Abuja & Lagos, Nigeria 2011

Eighth annual UK Education exhibition in Nigeria representing 60 British universities and colleges.

If you are in Nigeria and with the intention to study in UK to further your undergraduate or postgraduate education, here is an opportunity for you to equip yourself with necessary information. The British Council in Nigeria is organizing its eighth -8th-annual UK Education exhibition, offering great opportunity for prospective students, young professionals, parents and other interested persons to meet with representatives of UK Universities and Colleges, and discuss career and study options to help guide them in making informed decisions. The exhibition is Open to anyone free of charge.

UCAS Application to UK Universities and Colleges- Deadline 30 June 2011

If you didn't send your application to UCAS by 15 January, You can still apply until 30 June in the usual way. If you complete and send your UCAS application before 30 June, it will be processed and sent to your chosen universities and colleges to consider.

New Admissions Rules at UK Universities- Opportunity for International students

International students planning to study at UK universities can now use English language certificates to gain UCAS Tariff points– in the same way as they have traditionally done with 'A' Levels. The inclusion of Cambridge ESOL examinations in the UCAS Tariff will significantly boost opportunities for thousands of overseas students to UK universities each year.

How to Get Admission into UK Universities-- For International Students

Since 2002, the number of Nigerian students choosing to study in the UK has increased by 75 per cent. In 2004/2005 alone, this market increased by 37 per cent. Currently, there are over 8,000 Nigerian students in the UK and Nigeria is considered the sixth largest source of international students to the UK.

In the UK, the application process to university education is more standardized than in the United States; all schools admission process begins with one basic application form that can be completed once and sent to up to five different schools. 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.
You fill in the application online when it suits you and it doesn't need to be completed all at once. This process requires that you know exactly which schools you wish to enter, so it is crucial that before starting the process you research which universities in the U.K. offer the programs you desire.

Information to acquire Visa for Nigeria students to Study in UK

As it has always been the tradition, Nigeria nationals who wish to
study in the UK will need to apply for a study visa before they are
eligible to enter the UK and begin their programme of study.
The Nigeria Office of University of Sheffield in Lagos can provide you
with detailed information about how to apply for a UK visa, and can
advise you on all the necessary documentation you will need to submit
with your application:

Visit the Lagos Office online
http://www.shef.ac.uk/nigeria/reps.html

Visa letter

For most UK Universities and colleges, once you have accepted your
offer of a study place AND have met the conditions of your offer and
paid your tuition fee deposit, the institution will send you a visa
letter which confirms your study place at the School. You will need
this document to apply for your study visa to travel.

Immigration requirements

The British High Commission
Nigeria website has a full list of the immigration requirements to be
met by Nigerian nationals who wish to study in the UK.

British High Commission, Nigeria
http://ukinnigeria.fco.gov.uk/en/visas/

Advice on Immigration

The International Student Services team at the University of Sheffield
can also provide you with detailed information on visas and
immigration before you begin your course, if you wish to study at the
University.

International Student Services -Visa Information
http://www.shef.ac.uk/international/welcome/visasandimmigration

Most UK universities also provide such visa information. Don't get
caught into visa scam. Try to follow the right procedure. Even if it
takes some time, atleast you are sure to be in safe hands.