The appeal of pursuing undergraduate studies in the United Kingdom is dwindling among Nigerian students, as evidenced by a significant decline in applications.

Recent official statistics have revealed a staggering 46% decrease in applicants from Nigeria, surpassing declines from other nations during the same period.


This decline is attributed to several factors, including the depreciation of the Nigerian naira and visa restrictions that prohibit students from bringing dependents or close family members to the UK.

Notably, Nigerian students had previously accounted for the highest number of dependents brought in by international students as of September 2023.


Echoing this trend, Indian students are also displaying waning interest in pursuing undergraduate studies in the UK.

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We the continued depreciation of the naira,this is not a surprise to me