Studying in Nigeria
Programmes
6,301
Institutions
336
No tuition fee
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Registers read
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- visaMandatory
Nigeria Student Visa
Residence-class student visa valid for the duration of the academic programme. Requires the official admission letter, proof of financial support, medical insurance where applicable, and evidence of accommodation.
- When
- after_offer
immigration.gov.ng · 2026-08-17 · Nigeria Immigration Service
Official admission letter, proof of financial support, valid medical insurance (where applicable), and evidence of accommodation — ⚠ NO official visa fee or processing time could be sourced: evisa.immigration.gov.ng is a JavaScript app that returns only a page title.
- work_rightsMandatory
Paid employment PROHIBITED on a student visa
Student visa holders may undertake educational activities only. Paid work is not permitted unless specifically authorised under internship provisions — so a student cannot plan to fund their studies by working.
- When
- ongoing
immigration.gov.ng · 2026-08-17 · Nigeria Immigration Service
Allowed only educational activities. Students are prohibited from taking paid employment unless specifically authorized under internship provisions
- registrationMandatory
CERPAC residence permit — USD 600 for students
The residence permit for foreigners living in Nigeria. Students are an explicitly named category with their own published fee, materially lower than the employed rate.
- Costs
- USD 600
- When
- after_arrival
immigration.gov.ng · 2026-08-17 · Nigeria Immigration Service
Pay the applicable fees online (USD 2,000 for employed foreigners, USD 600 for Students and Gratis for foreigners married to Nigeria citizens)