Nigeria

Ranked as one of the most international universities in the UK, we'd be delighted to welcome you to Sussex.

Welcome!

Sussex has long enjoyed being a popular destination for Nigerian students. Home to the Sussex African Centre and the Institute for Development Studies (IDS), Sussex also counts several African presidents and vice-presidents amongst its alumni. We have around 100 Nigerian students currently studying at the University.

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A home at Sussex

Sussex Nigerian students talk about how the University has helped them find a home away from home.

  • =20thout of 101 UK institutions in the world*

  • 1stfor Development Studies in the UK**

  • 75%of research considered world-leading or academically excellent***

  • Happiestcity in the UK for students****

*The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021, **QS World Rankings 2020, ***Research Excellence Framework 2014, ****Student Living by Sodexo

Application information

Scholarships

Sussex Nigeria Scholarship

The University offers a £3,000 tuition fee reduction for new postgraduate students who have Nigerian nationality and have been accepted to study an eligible Masters course at Sussex.

Find out more on our scholarships pages.

Chevening

Sussex is a popular destination for Chevening scholars.

Visit Scholars Diaries, a Youtube channel developed by Sussex Cheveners to assist prospective applicants, to find out why Chevening students are so passionate about Sussex.

Alumni: Careers after Sussex

Our graduates go on to engage with global issues, make a positive impact in the world and achieve success after Sussex. Notable alumni include:

  • Thabo Mbeki (President, South Africa)
  • Festus Mogae (President, Botswana)
  • George Saitoti (Vice-president, Kenya)
  • Reverend Professor Adebayo Dada Akinde (Archbishop of Lagos, Computer Science PhD)
  • Bolaji Abdullahi (former Sports Minister)
  • Dr Manur Muhtar (former Finance Minister and Executive Director of the World Bank)
  • Liman Mansur (Director General of the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria)
  • Maikanti Baru (Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation).

We have a well-established alumni network based in Nigeria who can chat to you about their experiences of studying at Sussex. Get in contact.

Role Models: 12 Sussex Stories in Nigeria

Discover the stories of our Nigerian alumni who’ve enjoyed success after Sussex, as well as our connections with talented writers, academics and artists in Nigeria. 

Read more.

Business for Better

Join our Business School on the last Wednesday of every month for a series of TEDx style talks with successful Sussex business alumni. Find out about how they're making a positive impact on society, followed by an interview and an open question and answer session.

Life at Sussex

Situated on the edge of a national park and located just a few minutes away from one of the most vibrant cities in the UK, Sussex has it all.

Support for international students

Sussex has teams dedicated to helping you make the most of your time at university. They can provide: 

  • welfare support
  • advice on immigration and applying for your visa
  • guidance with searching for part-time jobs
  • support with finding accommodation
  • help to improve your English language and writing skills.

Find out more.

Food and culture

Brighton has various international supermarkets that sell African products. You can also buy international products from our weekly on-campus market or food markets in Brighton.

 

Religion

We have a Muslim Student Centre and a Muslim prayer facility on campus, and there is a coptic church and two mosques in Brighton.

Email the Islamic Society at isoc@ussu.sussex.ac.uk if you are going to bring your children and you want to enrol them in a school that teaches Arabic.

Clubs and societies

Choose from more than 200 societies and groups at Sussex and Brighton, including:

Societies are a fantastic way of trying new experiences and making new friends. Browse the gallery for a taste of what’s on offer.

The dog walking society going for a walk in a field with several dogs

 

The Dog Walking Society frequently take trips across the local countryside (pictured before social distancing).

Three Lacrosse students posing for a photo infront of a sunset on a Lacrosse pitch

 

Sussex is home to 40 sports clubs, with many represented on a national level.

Students celebrating Holi covered in coloured powder

 

Holi, organised by the South Asian Students’ Society, is one of the most popular activities on campus each year.

A crowded theatre watches an interview between a student and a political figure

 

The Politics Society regularly hosts debates with key political figures.

Several students eat pizza in a restaurant chatting to each other

 

Sussex has a range of international societies. The Italian Society (pictured) go for trips to local Italian restaurants.

Several dancers in couples perform on a darkly lit stage

 

Sussex has several performance societies where you can learn and showcase your dance and theatre skills (Swing Dance Society pictured).

Folk musicians play to a crowd in a bar

 

Several musical societies, including the Folk Music Society (pictured) operate on campus.

Islamic Society (Isoc)

The Islamic Society is one of Sussex’s most active societies, providing religious and social support services during your time at university.

The Islamic Society provides:

  • free Iftar every day after sunset at the Muslim Student Centre
  • Tarawih Prayer every day after Iftar
  • breakfast at the Muslim Student Centre on the Eid following Ramadan.

Find out more about the society.

Goke Adeboye, a Sussex student from Nigeria
“Sussex is a prestigious institution which continually strives for improvement and greatness.” Goke Adeboye
Law LLB

Student testimonials

Watch Anu and Oluwamayowa talk about their experiences of studying at Sussex.

Get in touch

Talk to Tosin

Tosin Adebisi is our Nigeria expert based on campus. 

Having worked with international students for several years, Tosin is ready to share his experiences with you and help you on your educational journey.

Email: west.africa@sussex.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 1273 876520

Ask a student

Want to find out more about student life? Chat to our students online via Unibuddy.

Ask a question.

Meet us in Nigeria

Contact our Regional Office in Nigeria for free support, including help with your application and support with your visa.

University of Sussex  
FBA Suites, 2nd Floor, Plot 5 Chief Yesuf Abiodun Street (Off Ligali Ayorinde Street Opposite City of David Church)   
Oniru, Victoria Island. Lagos, Nigeria

west.africa@sussex.ac.uk
+44 7833 968 921 (WhatsApp)

Contact us via WhatsApp

Our West Africa team of staff and international students are available to answer questions about student life, living in the UK and applying to Sussex via WhatsApp.

See our schedule below and add our number to your contacts: +44 7342 050053.

WhatsApp operational times:

  • Thursdays: 5pm – 6pm (GMT)/6pm – 7pm (WAT).

We will not operate WhatsApp on minimum service days. These include national holidays and UK bank holidays. 

Contact a Sussex representative in Nigeria

Sussex is represented by a number of professional agencies in Nigeria.

They can support you through the process of applying to university, providing advice and helping you with the preparation and submission of your documents.

We work closely with agents to ensure you receive detailed and accurate advice about coming to study at Sussex.

See our list of representatives in Nigeria below:

Partnerships

We work closely with many Nigerian institutions, including academic colleagues at the University of Lagos.

Our collaboration with the University of Lagos involves staff/student mobility, and research and knowledge transfer.

We work closely with AIESEC Nigeria on youth empowerment initiatives, and collaborate with the National Universities Commission and the National Youth Service Corps on capacity building.

Events

Meet us online at one of the following virtual events to find out more about studying at Sussex.

SI-UK Nigeria Fair

Location: Online

Date: Saturday February 13 2021

Time: 11am-4pm (WAT)

Contact information: Tosin Adebisi, o.adebisi@sussex.ac.uk

Find out more.

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West.Africa@sussex.ac.uk