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kholayrio:
Good evening
Can anyone recommend University to study mechanical engineering for master with low tuition fee?🙏

Amara97:
Good Evening All,
please can my brother in-law be my sponsor for a master degree course under Management?

He lives in Germany but has enough POF
in his Nigeria account

Amara97:
Good Evening All,
please can my brother in-law be my sponsor for a master degree course under Management?

He lives in Germany but has enough POF
in his Nigeria account

SOPWriter:

In that case, paying his tuition will significantly strengthen the financial credibility of his application.

Regarding your other questions, he must show a minimum of $22,895 CAD for his living expenses, plus between $2,000 CAD and $3,000 CAD for miscellaneous costs, including travel. That brings the total to approximately $25,000 CAD.

If we convert that to naira, you’ll realize your mother’s ₦25M is just at the baseline of what IRCC requires. This is quite concerning because IRCC always wants to see that a sponsor’s finances are not completely depleted by their commitments.

Therefore, I recommend that your mother increases her available funds slightly, while you proceed with the tuition payment as planned.

Note that paying his school fees makes you a co-sponsor, so anyone covering his expenses must be able to prove the source of their funds.

Wishing you all the best.

Amara97:
Good Evening All,
please can my brother in-law be my sponsor for a master degree course under Management?

He lives in Germany but has enough POF
in his Nigeria account

Ngozi0009:
Sorry I have a question. UK or Canada which one is cheap to enter. Which one is easy that I can enter this year?

JapaProf:
Provided he is ready to transfer the funds to you and depending on his account balance, some level of financial commitment will be expected from you, if he has like 200m and he wants to be your sponsor, he can easily pay the full tuition fee for you. Establish the relationship in your SOP, you can also add family tree for further clarity.


"Cheap" to enter - UK
Easy to enter - UK.

Ngozi0009:
How much before I start school? What is the total amount I need?

JapaProf:
There is a UK thread; which is the first thread in the travel section.

Ngozi0009:
Have ask there. Nobody have answered. Answer me if you know the answer please

Madaamshe:
Planning for a 2026 intake involves navigating several fee increases that take effect on April 8, 2026.
​Here is the breakdown of the total costs for a standard Student Visa (main applicant) applying from outside the UK.
1. Mandatory Government Fees
​These are the non-refundable costs paid directly to the UK Home Office during the application process.
Fee Item Cost (Post-April 8, 2026) Notes
Visa Application Fee £558 Increased from £524.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) £776 per year.

​Total for a 1-year Master’s: ~£1,334
​Total for a 3-year Bachelor’s: ~£2,886
​2. Maintenance Funds (Living Expenses)
​Applicants must prove they have enough money to support themselves. This amount must be held in a bank account for 28 consecutive days before applying.
Location Monthly Requirement Total (for 9 months)
Inside London £1,529 £13,761
Outside London £1,171 £10,539.

3. Tuition Fees (Average Estimates)
​While fees vary by institution and course, here are the current benchmarks for the 2026/27 academic year:
​Undergraduate: £12,000 – £25,000 per year.
​Postgraduate: £13,000 – £35,000 per year.
​Note: You must show proof of funds for the entire first year's tuition, minus any deposit already paid.
​4. Additional Variable Costs
​Don't forget to budget for these essential "hidden" costs:
​TB Test: ~£70 – £120 (depending on the country of residence).
​English Language Test (IELTS/PTE): ~£180 – £220.
​Priority Service (Optional): £500 for a decision within 5 working days; £1,000 for next-day "Super Priority."
​Biometrics/Document Scanning: ~£75 (User Pays Visa Application Centre fee).
​Summary Checklist for Proof of Funds
​To avoid a refusal, the applicant must demonstrate the following total in their bank account for 28 days:
​[Unpaid Tuition for Year 1] + [9 Months of Maintenance Funds] = Required Proof of Funds.

megastu:
My clients too, since December 2025.

kobobay:
My children received medical requests.

amnotapervert:
You typically cannot pay the full one-year tuition upfront. Schools usually require you to pay a portion of the fees as an acceptance deposit...often around 15% of first year fee its sometimes part of the admission condition .

This is usually part of the conditions outlined in your admission offer. From my experience and from what others have shared, this is the standard approach.....but your school might be different

Yes, you can use the “all conditions met” letter to apply for your visa, as long as the school has confirmed it. That said, could you share what conditions were included in the offer letter you received in February?

AbelAbdul:
They were just two conditions.
1. Send an official transcript.
2. Pay 2000 CAD deposit fee

Ngozi0009:
How much did everything cost you. As in total amount that you have spend

Alapereketu:
if he pay the 2000 cad and they reject the visa nko

Will they refund him

AbelAbdul:
They were just two conditions.
1. Send an official transcript.
2. Pay 2000 CAD deposit fee

amnotapervert:
then you are good that 2k CAD is enought

leinadfem:
Same here Boss, Same day with same update for my daughter.

amnotapervert:
then you are good that 2k CAD is enought

Ngozi0009:
This is very helpful. Thank you. You this JapaProf see human being here. You did not know something and you are saying another thing. Sorry sister, Is this one cheaper than Canada?

kobobay:
We got medical requests today.

amnotapervert:
Thank you
The best school with the lowest tuition you can consider is Memorial University of Newfoundland.

For a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering, you’re looking at:
https://www.mun.ca/become/graduate/programs-and-courses/engineering-and-applied-science/

MEng (Master of Engineering) $1,074–$1,611 per semester

Total (1–2 years / 3–6 semesters): $3,222–$9,666 CAD

If you read the link above, they mention minimum funding of $18,000, but this is not guaranteed for all students..........especially for course-based MEng programs. Even without funding, it is still one of the cheapest options available.

Alapereketu:
if he pay the 2000 cad and they reject the visa nko

Will they refund him

ATTAHDYE:
2k CAD is not enough.

You can't do the bare minimum and expect to get a favorable feedback.

Remember you are competing for limited study permit approvals with applicants from all over the world.

If the school didn't tell you explicitly not to pay more than 2k CAD, my advise is always that you endeavor to pay the full tuition fee for the first year.

It addresses the concern of the visa officer that, you may not have access to the funds from your sponsor's POF when needed.

It also goes a long way to demonstrate extra commitment.

All the best.

ATTAHDYE:
2k CAD is not enough.

You can't do the bare minimum and expect to get a favorable feedback.

Remember you are competing for limited study permit approvals with applicants from all over the world.

If the school didn't tell you explicitly not to pay more than 2k CAD, my advise is always that you endeavor to pay the full tuition fee for the first year.

It addresses the concern of the visa officer that, you may not have access to the funds from your sponsor's POF when needed.

It also goes a long way to demonstrate extra commitment.

All the best.

Chibumalasia:
First time in history. You didn't use AI to reply question

Dame24:
Is there anyone else waiting for study permit decision since December? For fall 2026.

Just a couple of ghost updates, medical passed and eligibility review since January. Last ghost update a month ago.

Great1tech:
Hello good day, please can i use this to reapply or it has expired? It expired last month for the 3 month notice on it.