
The United Kingdom has increased the maintenance funds that international students, including Nigerians and other African applicants, must show to qualify for study visas, with the new requirements taking effect from September 2025. According to Legit.ng, the higher monthly financial thresholds are intended to align the funds required from international students with the levels applied to domestic student loans. The change raises the financial bar for prospective students from Nigeria and across Africa seeking to study in the UK.
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