The University of Portsmouth is visiting Nigeria in April, 2009
http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/studentsupport/international/universityofportsmouthinyourregion/


For anyone interested, myself (Assistant International Officer, Africa) and an academic from the university will be visiting a number of cities in Nigeria next month. This is an opportunity not only to receive spot offers but also meet representatives from the university who have close cultural and geographic backgrounds thereby understanding the challenges and constraints of Nigerian students.

Specific date and travel itinerary will be confirmed and posted shortly. Meanwhile feel free to check the links below to learn  more about the University of Portsmouth and I look forward to seeing you next month.

Nigerians studying at UoP or graduated from UoP- and loving every moment:
Facebook group- http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56160329721
What they have to say- http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/studentsupport/international/universityofportsmouthinyourregion/nigeria/studentprofiles/


Know about UoP:
Faculties- http://www.port.ac.uk/aboutus/departments/
Facts and Figures- http://www.port.ac.uk/aboutus/factsfigures/
Research Activities- http://www.port.ac.uk/research/researchactivities/
Teaching Quality- http://www.port.ac.uk/aboutus/tqi/
Why Portsmouth- http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/studentsupport/international/howtoapply/whyportsmouth/


Courses available at UoP:
UG- http://www.port.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/atozcourselist/
PG- http://www.port.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/courses/atozcourselist/


Sights of Ports:
http://www.mediastore.portsmouth.gov.uk/
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=17168&id=8635413325- Meet and make friends with current UoP students


Snapshots of last International Students Week:
http://newsweaver.co.uk/uop/index000347286.cfm?x=bfk5TqL,bcqLstTT


Video of the last international students week (Footage on CCi TV, Tv station run by students of Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZGLtCRXMPw&feature=channel_page



The Portsmouth 'Island' Newsletter:
Previous editions of the Island- http://www.port.ac.uk/departments/studentsupport/international/theisland/


The UoP Mix and Match Facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=56160329721#/group.php?gid=6752512307


New members of the  International staff at Ports: (The dazed looking black guy will be myself)
http://newsweaver.co.uk/uop/index000331704.cfm?x=bf3pBGG,bcqLstTT

what r they coming to do

@ toideve. Thank you for your question and the emoticon. The University of Portsmouth is very proud of its diverse student population and recognises the flavour and quality that our vibrant Nigerian students bring to the university.

In recognition of this and the volume of enquiries we have received in recent times, the purpose of this visit is to conduct interviews, counsel prospective students and also make offers where appropriate. Most importantly, we want to collect first-hand information on the needs of prospective students so we can better improve our service offering to our current students.

I hope this answers your question.

Tosin.

@uopompey
i would like to study project management at the University of pompey.i would like to make some enquiries from you.Can i get your email addy.Thanks

@loci. Can I please ask you to send your enquiries through international.office@port.ac.uk and it should be forwarded to me.

Tosin.

Tell your embassy in Nigeria to stop refusing visas to nigerians or refund visa fees.
Nigeria is now the money making venue for UK colleges.

@A-Town.
Good point! FYI, I am Nigerian, I made a personal choice to study in the UK and I was refused a visa at my first attempt so I can fully appreciate your observation. But:

As for UK colleges becoming 'the money-making venue', you must realise that every year tens of thousands of Nigerians opt to study overseas. The British visa section in Nigeria is one of the busiest in the world but unfortunately receive far more fraudulent than genuine applications (which I don't think is enough justification for the indiscriminate refusals).

While the quality of graduates produced from Nigeria universities can be compared to best in the world; the instability, inadequate infrastructure and situation of the job market are key factors driving Nigerians abroad- and will continue to do so until accorded the priority it demands especially because of the brain-drain which has seen Nigeria loose several of her best minds to other countries.

The high visa refusals is an on-going debate between UK schools and the UKBA. Afterall it is in the interest of UK schools that less students are refused visas? Hopefully, the new PBS coming into play next month will ultimately help to achieve this as the requirements are designed to be more objective and less dependent on the subjectivity of Entry Clearance Officers.

Being a victim of visa refusal on very laughable grounds, I am hoping for an improvement in the system.

Tosin.

Nice to know u understand where i'm coming from. I think the UK schools can play a much larger role since they rake so much money from nigerian students. There was a time when the american embassy was refusing visas to naija students going to TSU. The school noticed the drop in enrollment yet admission was on the increase. The international student off visited nigeria and would you believe it, visas for TSU started flowing again.

To confirm attendance or make enquiries about this event, please contact our in-country representative, Glory Education Services. Their contact details are:

Glory Educational Services
Glory Educational Services
2nd Flr Wing 'C', Providence Court
Mokola, Ibadan, Nigeria

Tel: +234 2 8100237
Email: enquiries@gloryeduserve.com


Glory Educational Services
3rd Floor, Centage Plaza
14 Allen Avenue
Ikeja , Lagos, Nigeria

Tel: +234 1 7733 800
Email: enquiries@gloryeduserve.com