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Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by LadyvG: 8:41am On Jul 14, 2021 |
Please house, I wanna be clarified on this. Between going to University of East Anglia to study Behavioral Economics and Data Science and Msc in Economics at University of Greenwich London, which of the courses has an advantage over job placement after studies? Furthermore, between the two cities, which one has more opportunities for students jobs? |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Philologistic: 9:04am On Jul 14, 2021 |
LadyvG: To me, both courses are marketable but it now depends on your area of specialization or concentration. |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Philologistic: 9:04am On Jul 14, 2021 |
Hello everyone, Please who is going to University of Bradford or University of Hull? I will like to link up. |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Theonlywan: 7:25pm On Jul 14, 2021 |
Philologistic: Going to hull |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Overthemoonman: 7:21pm On Jul 15, 2021 |
Good evening everyone... My post would be a bit long To start with, I don't even have a passport because I never thought I could even have a chance to leave this country...Thank God recently I got in touch with my father's elder brother that lives in U.K, that I never knew before or even about his existence (my dad died when I was still in primary school). Thanks be to God, he has been helping my mum and I financially. I am a graduate of Public Administration (2:1). He has tried to use his contact in Nigeria to get me a job but all to no avail. All these while, I never showed any interest of coming to UK (I don't want to be too forward)... So yesterday, we got talking, he asked me if I am interested in coming over, which I told him yes... So he told me, the easiest way to come in here legally is through school... So he suggested me coming for my M.sc So my questions are these How easy is it to get admission to a school over there What course and university would you advise I apply How am I to go about the admission application process (though he said something about September and January admission) Generally, what do I need to know (I have gone through this thread but I am confused with so many things here..) I would be glad if someone can explain some things I just need to know... Also, when it comes to payment, will he have to be sending the money to me or he will be the one to be doing it himself over there.. I have no idea how all these visa things work... I never believed I could ever have a chance to leave the country reason why I never bothered myself to research about these stuffs. Thank you very much. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Gmajor(m): 8:26pm On Jul 15, 2021 |
Voiz234: I'm also applying for M. Sc Data Science. Can I send you a dm? |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by winta2007(m): 8:56pm On Jul 15, 2021 |
Good Evening house, Please is M.sc in Food Science lucrative in the UK after studies? I did Food Science and Technology as my Undergraduate. Thanks. |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Ace0074: 8:35am On Jul 16, 2021 |
Good day everyone, please I applied to university of hull since may for Msc international business, till now I haven't gotten any offer. Please is there anyone else that applied during this time that hasn't received offer yet? |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Raalsalghul: 12:06pm On Jul 16, 2021 |
Ace0074: When in may did you apply? |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Ace0074: 9:53pm On Jul 16, 2021 |
May 24 Raalsalghul: 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Raalsalghul: 8:07am On Jul 17, 2021 |
Ace0074: Chill a little bit: heard they use two months to give admission. Going by this, expect your letter late this month. |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Tinyemeka(m): 2:23pm On Jul 17, 2021 |
SamReinvented: How about your utility bills? 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DisGuy: 3:28pm On Jul 17, 2021 |
Tinyemeka: Outside of London, shared apartment could be all inclusive or £50-£100 total for utilities 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Tinyemeka(m): 4:15pm On Jul 17, 2021 |
DisGuy: Cool. Thanks. |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Tessyope: 7:02pm On Jul 17, 2021 |
Hi everyone, I read some people are searching for jobs in the UK and I came across some news headlines that UK is now in shortage of labour especially unskilled labour, like farm work, truck driving and restaurants job etc and from what I know they are willing to pay.. So if you don't mind this type of jobs you can try them, I just thought I should share, thanks and God bless. 5 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by SamReinvented: 7:31pm On Jul 19, 2021 |
Tinyemeka:My rent is bill-inclusive. |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by ModelLook(m): 10:00pm On Jul 19, 2021 |
Hello guys. How are you all. Please I have a question. I am planning on moving to the UK. I want to apply for an M.Sc in Adult Nursing (Pre Registration) which is a 2 yr Course. My question goes thus 1) Can the 20 hour per week work be enough to complete Tution for the first year and pay fully for the second year aswell? 2) Can the 20 hour also be enough to cater for Rent, Feeding, Bills and other miscellaneous expenses in UK while studying? 3) I have done my research on cheap universities in UK offering my course but can I apply for scholarship even before applying for admission? Is it possible? 4) Where will you stay when you land in UK? Can you pay for Accommodation from Nigeria especially when you don't know anyone in UK. And how? 4) How much can someone have in his/her Account before coming over to UK before you balance yourself? 5) Self Sponsored Students on a 2 to 3 yrs Course, how do you all cope with studying and working and making sure it doesnt affect your studies in a foreign country. This particular question 6 is directed to everyone who has an idea about it but particularly to Student Nurses in UK undergoing a B.Sc or M.Sc Course... 6) How is Clinical Practice done? Is it paid unlike Nigeria where it's unpaid? Do students get posted to far places for the practice thereby affecting cost of transport? Please your kind answers is much appreciated. I'm sorry for the so many questions. Kindly guide me. 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Tinyemeka(m): 8:27am On Jul 20, 2021 |
ModelLook: LOL. You're really doing your research! ![]() I guess we're probably in the same boat because that's part of my plan at the moment. I'm not enrolled in any program, so I'll be speaking as an Obote and wholly stand to be corrected by those already studying there. 1. Most affordable nursing programs are in the range of £13,500 - £14,500 (see the Universities of Teesside, Derby, Central Lancashire, Coventry, Bedfordshire, etc) per year and the programme runs for 2 years. So it's that tuition per year, for 2 years. You're not exactly going to pay that amount though. How? - Most of the schools offer an automatic international bursary of £1,000 - £2,000 to applicants from several developing countries including Nigeria - The UK govt through their NHS, starting Sept 2020 provides a non-means tested annual Training Grant of £5,000 to all students enrolled in some shortage healthcare courses including Nursing. https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund/training-grant An acquaintance of mine already resident in the UK tells me I cannot access it as my visa when issued, will bear "non-recourse to public funds". I do not believe him though as that particular grant is "non-means tested". You just have to be enrolled in any of the qualifying programs to access the grant. I stand to be corrected. - An additional £1,000 is being planned for students enrolled in some critical healthcare courses. The government website has information about an additional £1,000 a year available to new students. This is only available to new students starting from September 2020. This is to prioritise shortage groups that are key to delivering the NHS Long Term Plan. The specialist subject payment includes students on courses for: mental health nursing learning disability nursing radiography (diagnostic and therapeutic) prosthetics and orthotics orthoptics and podiatry Combined courses that include one of these shortage courses. For example, adult and mental health nursing, will also qualify for the £1,000 payment. - There’ll also be a regional incentive payment of up to £1,000. University of Derby has such plans in place. So if you really wish to be overly optimistic about funding, your calculations on tuition may look like this: For a student enrolled in Mental Health Nursing (pre-registration) at the University of Derby: Tuition fee £14,700 less International bursary £2,000 less NHS Training Grant £5,000 less NHS shortage specialist subject payment £1,000 less regional incentive £1,000. Do the maths. Teesside offers the option of making 7 instalment payments per year. I don't know about Derby. When you land with your student visa, your working hours is limited to 20hrs per week or 80 per month. Amazon warehouse pays around £10 per hour (dayshift) and approx £12 per hour (night shifts). Home care pay around similar figures. Your monthly income from that line should therefore hover in the £800-£900 range. I'm very sure that some students do work beyond the 20hr/week limit. What types of jobs? I don't know. But I'll gladly appreciate some tips from students resident there. To answer your No. 1) question, the 20hr/week pay cannot take care of your tuition fees. If you are married and coming with your spouse, there is no limit on the number of hours your accompanying spouse should work. But you'll have to factor in proof of funds during your visa application, for the accompanying spouse. 2) @SamReinvented posted earlier that his rent (shared flat), utilities and groceries all cost below £500 per month. So if you'll be coming alone, living frugally and studying outside London, your 20hr/week salary can conveniently cover those expenses. 3) Don't have much info about scholarships. Sorry. 4) Previous respondents have advised to land first before paying for accomodation. Schools have halls/residences for students' accommodation. If however you wish to stay outside, it is advisable to book a shortlet like Airbnb, land first and do a site inspection before committing rent payment. Another 4) That's where they broke everyone's heart. ![]() You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. Additional info: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/money You need to have the Naira equivalent of £9207 + the first year tuition amount stated on your CAS. This is excluding IHS, visa and other associated fees you'll have to pay. My calculations are showing £21,808.06, but I refuse to accept that. ![]() 5. I'll leave that for the nursing students. 6. Of all the schools I've checked, clinicals are unpaid. Transportation expenses to distant placements can be reclaimed. https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund/travel-and-dual-accommodation-expenses But I don't know if this falls under the classification of public funds. I doubt that though. Let me park for now, while we await more responses from nursing students already on ground. Thanks. 27 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by TheGuyFromHR: 9:44am On Jul 20, 2021 |
Santa2: Unfortunately, the global talent route is not open to everyone. You will need endorsement from an official institution to apply, and really need to be a researcher, some sort of academic or Chimamanda/Ben Enwonwu. Nor is sponsorship for a Tier 2 visa easy to get. Still boils down to the usual IT, medical and other specialised and related fields in the majority of cases. Ultimately, if you're single, try and get a distinction in your masters, either use your 2 years to save up and face Canada or try for a Ph.D scholarship. If you're married, then you and your spouse can switch after the first spouse's years PSV and get another PSV, then see if you can earn enough to play around with different courses (easier if you have 1 or no children), etc. All in all, its best to have a clear idea of the route to settlement in the UK, it is not an easy path. 1 Like |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by ModelLook(m): 10:29am On Jul 20, 2021 |
Tinyemeka: Wow....Wow....God bless you. This is a what I call "Wealth of Information" which you just gave out now for free and I have really learnt a whole lot. More grace on your head. I literally read it all and quickly copied your entire response to all my questions and saved it on my memo pad so that I can be reading it everyday ![]() Thank you so much. I really really appreciate your input and contribution and for taking out time to respond to me. I say another THANK YOU. I don't take help like this for granted. I really really appreciate. As you have risen up for me, so will men rise up for you and Las Las, we shall all achieve our UK dream (Amen). Stay blessed and have a wonderful day ahead bro ![]() 19 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Debbymuna: 11:51am On Jul 20, 2021 |
hi guys, is anyone here in plymouth? please how is life like there, are there jobs and is accommodation price fair? |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Tinyemeka(m): 12:07pm On Jul 20, 2021 |
ModelLook: Amen and Amen O. Stay blessed. 4 Likes |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Bexley: 6:33pm On Jul 20, 2021 |
Tinyemeka posted this earlier LOL. You're really doing your research! ![]() I guess we're probably in the same boat because that's part of my plan at the moment. I'm not enrolled in any program, so I'll be speaking as an Obote and wholly stand to be corrected by those already studying there. 1. Most affordable nursing programs are in the range of £13,500 - £14,500 (see the Universities of Teesside, Derby, Central Lancashire, Coventry, Bedfordshire, etc) per year and the programme runs for 2 years. So it's that tuition per year, for 2 years. You're not exactly going to pay that amount though. How? - Most of the schools offer an automatic international bursary of £1,000 - £2,000 to applicants from several developing countries including Nigeria - The UK govt through their NHS, starting Sept 2020 provides a non-means tested annual Training Grant of £5,000 to all students enrolled in some shortage healthcare courses including Nursing. https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund/training-grant An acquaintance of mine already resident in the UK tells me I cannot access it as my visa when issued, will bear "non-recourse to public funds". I do not believe him though as that particular grant is "non-means tested". You just have to be enrolled in any of the qualifying programs to access the grant. I stand to be corrected. - An additional £1,000 is being planned for students enrolled in some critical healthcare courses. The government website has information about an additional £1,000 a year available to new students. This is only available to new students starting from September 2020. This is to prioritise shortage groups that are key to delivering the NHS Long Term Plan. The specialist subject payment includes students on courses for: mental health nursing learning disability nursing radiography (diagnostic and therapeutic) prosthetics and orthotics orthoptics and podiatry Combined courses that include one of these shortage courses. For example, adult and mental health nursing, will also qualify for the £1,000 payment. - There’ll also be a regional incentive payment of up to £1,000. University of Derby has such plans in place. So if you really wish to be overly optimistic about funding, your calculations on tuition may look like this: For a student enrolled in Mental Health Nursing (pre-registration) at the University of Derby: Tuition fee £14,700 less International bursary £2,000 less NHS Training Grant £5,000 less NHS shortage specialist subject payment £1,000 less regional incentive £1,000. Do the maths. Teesside offers the option of making 7 instalment payments per year. I don't know about Derby. When you land with your student visa, your working hours is limited to 20hrs per week or 80 per month. Amazon warehouse pays around £10 per hour (dayshift) and approx £12 per hour (night shifts). Home care pay around similar figures. Your monthly income from that line should therefore hover in the £800-£900 range. I'm very sure that some students do work beyond the 20hr/week limit. What types of jobs? I don't know. But I'll gladly appreciate some tips from students resident there. To answer your No. 1) question, the 20hr/week pay cannot take care of your tuition fees. If you are married and coming with your spouse, there is no limit on the number of hours your accompanying spouse should work. But you'll have to factor in proof of funds during your visa application, for the accompanying spouse. 2) @SamReinvented posted earlier that his rent (shared flat), utilities and groceries all cost below £500 per month. So if you'll be coming alone, living frugally and studying outside London, your 20hr/week salary can conveniently cover those expenses. 3) Don't have much info about scholarships. Sorry. 4) Previous respondents have advised to land first before paying for accomodation. Schools have halls/residences for students' accommodation. If however you wish to stay outside, it is advisable to book a shortlet like Airbnb, land first and do a site inspection before committing rent payment. Another 4) That's where they broke everyone's heart. ![]() You’ll need to show you have enough money to support yourself - unless you’ve been in the UK with a valid visa for at least 12 months on the date of your application. How much money you need depends on where you will be studying. You’ll need either: £1,334 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses in London £1,023 per month (for up to 9 months) for courses outside London If you’re boarding at a residential independent school, you’ll need to pay boarding fees instead. The amount you need to pay will be on your CAS. Additional info: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/money You need to have the Naira equivalent of £9207 + the first year tuition amount stated on your CAS. This is excluding IHS, visa and other associated fees you'll have to pay. My calculations are showing £21,808.06, but I refuse to accept that. ![]() 5. I'll leave that for the nursing students. 6. Of all the schools I've checked, clinicals are unpaid. Transportation expenses to distant placements can be reclaimed. https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-learning-support-fund/travel-and-dual-accommodation-expenses But I don't know if this falls under the classification of public funds. I doubt that though. Let me park for now, while we await more responses from nursing students already on ground. @tinyemeka you have done a lot of research which is good but sorry to disappoint you but your acquaintance was right, international students are not eligible for the annual training grant of £5,000 because only people with specific residency permits like indefinite leave to remain or British passports have access to public funds. I know this for a fact, I had my 3 degrees in the U.K. I advise you do not factor that in your relocation plan. All the best! 4 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by DoubleN(m): 10:02pm On Jul 20, 2021 |
Santa2: Good Evening, I am also Leeds Beckett bound. Can I email you ? Thanks. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by Eastcoastboy(m): 3:42pm On Jul 21, 2021 |
chupcake: Thank God for his grace so far. I would like to ask you this few questions, I pray you get to see this. Okay here it is; Which school did you graduate from in Nigeria? Did you gain admission on scholarship? How was the process for you? Did you combine Waec and Neco results and what's the policy of your school as regards combination of O'level results. How were you able to survive in school? Did you work? What's your field of study? Did you aftermuch more save enough to get you up in the outside world? Where are you at the moment? And finally what's your advice for a young Nigerian seeking the same opportunity. God bless you. 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by cheerous: 5:38pm On Jul 22, 2021 |
Bexley: |
Re: Nigerian Students In The Uk How Do You Survive? by ChasinGood(m): 10:15pm On Jul 22, 2021 |
Hello bro, what's up with the chevening stuff. After applying one has to just wait abi there's an exams? NigelCundy: |
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