by Last verified: 18 October 2026. We checked these University of Sussex scholarships against the university’s official page.
The Sussex Nigeria Scholarship is one of the simplest University of Sussex scholarships to get. It takes £4,000 (four thousand pounds) off the tuition fee for Nigerian nationals starting a full-time Master’s in January 2027, and you don’t fill in a separate form. If you meet the criteria, Sussex applies it automatically. The deadline is 31 December 2026 at 23:59 GMT.
Sussex Nigeria Scholarship at a glance
| Detail | What Sussex says |
|---|---|
| Value | £4,000 (four thousand pounds) tuition fee reduction |
| Intake | Full-time Master’s starting September 2026 or January 2027 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Number of awards | Unlimited |
| How you get it | Applied automatically once you hold an offer |
| Deadline | 31 December 2026, 23:59 GMT |
Because the award is unlimited, you aren’t competing with other applicants for it. Meeting the conditions is enough.
Who qualifies for these University of Sussex scholarships
To get the £4,000, you need to:
- be a Nigerian national;
- be classed as an overseas student for fee purposes;
- take up a full-time Master’s place starting January 2027;
- pay your own fees. If a sponsor, employer or other provider pays them, Sussex revokes the offer.
If you hold dual nationality, you may need to show proof of your Nigerian nationality, including when you apply for your visa and arrive in the UK.
Courses that don’t qualify
Sussex excludes certificates and diplomas (including the PGCE), Brighton and Sussex Medical School courses, some MA development courses such as the MA Development Studies, online courses, Schools Direct teaching courses, Master’s degrees funded by research councils, and social work degrees where you receive an NHS bursary. So check your course against the full list on the official page.
How University of Sussex scholarships are awarded
- Apply for an eligible full-time Master’s starting January 2027.
- Once Sussex makes you an offer, it confirms the scholarship by email.
- The £4,000 also appears on your CAS, the document you use for your UK student visa.
If the scholarship is missing from your CAS, Sussex asks you to email pg.applicants@sussex.ac.uk.
Worked example: what Chinedu still pays
Chinedu from Enugu accepts an offer for a January 2027 MSc and pays his own fees. Say the course fee is £22,000 (twenty-two thousand pounds). That figure is only an example, so check your own course page.
- Course fee (example): £22,000
- Sussex Nigeria Scholarship: minus £4,000
- Tuition left to pay: £18,000 (eighteen thousand pounds)
Even so, he still has to show living costs for his visa. Our UK student visa financial requirements guide explains how much, and the UK student visa requirements guide covers the rest of the application.
University of Sussex scholarships for September 2027: what’s known so far
Beyond the January 2027 award above, Sussex hasn’t yet published its Masters scholarships for September 2027. Its Chancellor’s International Scholarship page still covers 2026 entry: £5,000 off tuition for self-funded overseas students, and for Nigerians a country award could take the total to up to £10,000. That round closed on 30 April 2026. Expect the 2027 version to appear in the coming months.
Sussex fees, deposit and entry rules
| Course (September 2027 start) | International fee |
|---|---|
| Mathematics MSc | £24,200 a year |
| Artificial Intelligence and Adaptive Systems MSc | £28,100 a year |
Self-funded students who need a visa pay a £5,000 deposit after an unconditional offer. For English, the courses above ask for IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each part, and Sussex accepts a C6 or above in WAEC or NECO English from Nigerian applicants. The minimum degree is a 2:2, or a cGPA of 3.0–3.49 out of 5.0.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to apply for the Sussex Nigeria Scholarship?
No. Sussex applies it automatically if you meet the criteria, then confirms it by email after your offer.
Can sponsored students get it?
No. The scholarship is only for self-funded students, and Sussex revokes it if a sponsor pays your fees.
Are there other University of Sussex scholarships for Nigerians?
Sussex also runs a Nigeria scholarship for undergraduates. For fully funded Master’s options, see our Commonwealth Scholarship guide and our list of fully funded Masters scholarships.
Does Sussex accept WAEC English?
Yes. A C6 or above in WAEC or NECO English meets the requirement for Nigerian applicants.
Official sources
- University of Sussex – Sussex Nigeria Scholarship (Masters)
- University of Sussex – Masters scholarships
- University of Sussex – Information for students from Nigeria
- Official page – University of Sussex – students from Nigeria
- Official page – University of Sussex deposits
Scholarship terms change. Always confirm details on the official page before you apply.
