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Work out how much you need to study in the UK, Canada, USA, Ireland or Australia from Nigeria: tuition, living costs, proof of funds and visa fees for your first year.

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Figures are typical first-year ranges for Nigerian applicants. Your adviser confirms exact amounts for your school, including any scholarships or tuition deposits.

First-year estimate, UK Master's
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Typical first-year costs by country

Ranges for Nigerian students in 2026/27. Jump to UK, Canada, USA, Ireland or Australia.

Cost of studying in the UK from Nigeria

Typical first year for a Master's: £24,524 – £36,524

Typical first-year costs in the UK
Tuition, Master's (1 year)£13,000 – £25,000
Tuition, undergraduate (1 year)£14,000 – £24,000
Living costs / proof of funds (9 months, outside London)£10,224
Living costs / proof of funds (9 months, London)£13,347
Student visa fee£524
Immigration Health Surcharge (1 year)£776

UKVI requires your living-cost funds to be held for 28 days. Many universities accept a tuition deposit before issuing your CAS.

Cost of studying in Canada from Nigeria

Typical first year for a Master's: CAD 41,130 – CAD 58,130

Typical first-year costs in Canada
Tuition, Master's (1 year)CAD 18,000 – CAD 35,000
Tuition, undergraduate (1 year)CAD 20,000 – CAD 40,000
Proof of funds for living costs (1 year)CAD 22,895
Study permit + biometricsCAD 235

Canada expects a 6-month bank statement showing your proof of funds. Most schools ask for tuition to be paid ahead; only a few accept deposits.

Cost of studying in the USA from Nigeria

Typical first year for a Master's: $35,535 – $75,535

Typical first-year costs in the USA
Tuition, Master's (1 year)$20,000 – $50,000
Tuition, undergraduate (1 year)$25,000 – $55,000
Living costs (1 year)$15,000 – $25,000
F-1 visa + SEVIS fees$535

Your I-20 lists the exact amount your university needs you to show. A Master's in the USA usually takes 2 years.

Cost of studying in Ireland from Nigeria

Typical first year for a Master's: €20,060 – €37,060

Typical first-year costs in Ireland
Tuition, Master's (1 year)€10,000 – €25,000
Tuition, undergraduate (1 year)€10,000 – €25,000
Proof of funds for living costs (1 year)€10,000 – €12,000
Study visa fee€60

Ireland usually requires your full first-year tuition to be paid before your visa application.

Cost of studying in Australia from Nigeria

Typical first year for a Master's: AUD 62,360 – AUD 82,360

Typical first-year costs in Australia
Tuition, Master's (1 year)AUD 30,000 – AUD 50,000
Tuition, undergraduate (1 year)AUD 30,000 – AUD 48,000
Living costs / proof of funds (1 year)AUD 29,710
Student visa feeAUD 2,000
Overseas Student Health Cover (1 year)AUD 650

Australia also assesses your Genuine Student statement alongside your funds.

Questions

Study abroad costs: common questions

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How much does it cost to study in the UK from Nigeria?
For a Master's, typical first-year costs are about £24,524 to £36,524: tuition of £13,000 – £25,000, living costs / proof of funds (9 months, outside london) of £10,224, plus visa and health fees. Your adviser confirms exact amounts for your school.
How much does it cost to study in Canada from Nigeria?
For a Master's, typical first-year costs are about CAD 41,130 to CAD 58,130: tuition of CAD 18,000 – CAD 35,000, proof of funds for living costs (1 year) of CAD 22,895, plus visa and health fees. Your adviser confirms exact amounts for your school.
How much does it cost to study in the USA from Nigeria?
For a Master's, typical first-year costs are about $35,535 to $75,535: tuition of $20,000 – $50,000, living costs (1 year) of $15,000 – $25,000, plus visa and health fees. Your adviser confirms exact amounts for your school.
How much does it cost to study in Ireland from Nigeria?
For a Master's, typical first-year costs are about €20,060 to €37,060: tuition of €10,000 – €25,000, proof of funds for living costs (1 year) of €10,000 – €12,000, plus visa and health fees. Your adviser confirms exact amounts for your school.
How much does it cost to study in Australia from Nigeria?
For a Master's, typical first-year costs are about AUD 62,360 to AUD 82,360: tuition of AUD 30,000 – AUD 50,000, living costs / proof of funds (1 year) of AUD 29,710, plus visa and health fees. Your adviser confirms exact amounts for your school.
What is proof of funds?
Proof of funds is money you must show in a bank account to get your student visa, to prove you can pay for your living costs (and sometimes tuition). The UK requires the money to be held for 28 days; Canada expects a 6-month bank statement.
Can I pay my school fees in instalments?
It depends on the country and school. Many UK universities accept a tuition deposit before issuing your CAS. In Canada most schools require you to pay ahead and only a few accept deposits. Ireland usually requires full first-year tuition before your visa application.
Are the calculator figures exact?
No. They are typical first-year ranges for Nigerian applicants. Tuition depends on your university and course, and government requirements change, so a Negxy adviser confirms the exact amounts for your school, including any scholarships or tuition deposits.

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