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IDP Education Nigeria vs Study Affairs

2026 comparison · Nigeria

IDP Education Nigeria
📍 Lagos, Nigeria
4.6
/5
★★★★★
16 reviews
Est. 19696 destinationsFree for students
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★ Higher rated
Study Affairs
📍 Lagos, Nigeria
5.0
/5
★★★★★
1 review
6 destinationsFree for students
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Our verdict
Study Affairs scores higher

Study Affairs leads with a 5.0/5 rating vs 4.6/5 — a 0.4-point difference based on verified student reviews.

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Study Affairs
5.0/5 vs 4.6/5 from verified reviews
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Study Affairs
Students rate it 5.0/5 for value vs 4.7/5
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Study Affairs
Speed rating: 5.0/5 from student reviews
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Score breakdown

How they compare across 7 dimensions

Average scores from verified student reviews

IDP Education Nigeria
Study Affairs
Overall Rating
4.65.0
IDP
Study
Communication
4.45.0
IDP
Study
Transparency
4.65.0
IDP
Study
Speed
4.65.0
IDP
Study
Professionalism
4.65.0
IDP
Study
Visa Guidance
4.85.0
IDP
Study
Value for Money
4.75.0
IDP
Study

At a glance

IDP Education NigeriaStudy Affairs
Overall rating4.6/55.0/5
Reviews161
LocationLagos, NigeriaLagos, Nigeria
Founded1969—
Team size——
Fee rangeFree for studentsFree for students
Destinations6 countries6 countries

Pros & cons

IDP Education Nigeria
✓ What students love
  • ✓Globally established brand with 50+ years of operation and 700+ partner universities across five major destinations
  • ✓Official IELTS test centre — students can sit IELTS at the same location where they receive placement advice
  • ✓Strong track record with Nigerian students specifically; local counsellors understand Nigerian academic credentials
  • ✓No placement fee for students — revenue comes from university commissions
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗As a large multinational, personal counsellor continuity is not guaranteed
  • ✗Does not support niche destinations like Germany or Japan
  • ✗Waiting times during peak season can be significant at the Lagos office
Study Affairs
✓ What students love
  • ✓Multi-destination counselling for major study markets
  • ✓End-to-end application and visa support
  • ✓Lagos-based for Nigeria's largest student market
  • ✓UK and Canada placement expertise
✗ Drawbacks
  • ✗Mid-sized operation in a competitive Lagos market
  • ✗Less specialist in elite university admissions
What students say

Recent review highlights

★★★★★

“IDP Lagos is a cut above every other study abroad agency I visited in Nigeria. I went to three other offices in Lagos first — all of them gave me the same vague advice and pushed t…”

— Verified student · IDP Education Nigeria
★★★★★

“Good experience overall with Study Affairs. They have clear processes and the staff seemed genuinely experienced with Australia applications specifically. My offer letter arrived f…”

— Verified student · Study Affairs

Study destinations

IDP Education Nigeria — 6 destinations
AustraliaUnited KingdomCanadaUSANew ZealandIreland
Study Affairs — 6 destinations
United KingdomCanadaUSAAustraliaGermanyIreland
Best fit

Who should choose which?

Choose IDP Education Nigeria if…
IDP Education Nigeria

Nigerian students seeking placement at leading universities in Australia, UK, Canada, or USA with the backing of a globally recognised brand and full IELTS testing support

Choose Study Affairs if…
Study Affairs
  • ✓Multi-destination counselling for major study markets
  • ✓End-to-end application and visa support
  • ✓Lagos-based for Nigeria's largest student market

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