Cost of studying in the UK rises as living-cost requirements are revised

From November 30, 2026, Nigerians applying for a UK student visa will need to show slightly more money for living costs. The increase, set out in immigration rules change HC 584, aligns the maintenance threshold with loans available to home students for the 2026/2027 academic year. It applies to students in London and elsewhere and does not change tuition, visa fees or the health surcharge; applicants must still show any outstanding first-year tuition listed on their CAS.