North America, Europe and Australia have always been the number one Study Abroad destinations of most Nigerian Students. It is no suprise, going by the inferior quality of education the country has to offer.
Moreso, nowadays when ?prospective employers see international experience as a qualification for employment.
In addition, many Wealthy Nigerian parents always prefer their children or wards to study abroad because of the “prestige” associated with foreign certificates and because of the prospect of getting a lucrative jobs.
Top 5 Study Abroad Destinations Of Most Nigerian Students
Whatever the reasons, Campus Times Nigeria brings to you top 5 study abroad destinations of most Nigerian Students.
1. UNITED KINGDOM
The UK is the number one study abroad destinations of most Nigerian Students. In 2016, reports from The UK Council for International Students Affairs shows that about 17,973 Nigerians are studying in UK Universities. These figure is likely to increase by 80% by the year 2020.
The Country is home to a wide selection of Internationally ranked Colleges and Universities.
Moreso, as an English speaking Country, Nigerians Students have always find it easy to communicate and network with each other as there is no language barrier among them. It is no wonder why the Country have always been a study abroad destinations to most Nigerian Students.
2. UNITED STATES
The United States has long been an attraction to most Nigerian students. US Universities ranks among the list of top 100 Universities in the world.
With high quality of Education and easy assess to partial or full scholarships, it’s no suprise it is the second in the list of study abroad destinations of most Nigerian Students.
3. CANADA
Canadian Universities and Colleges are recognised for high standard of education, varieties of programmes and assess to scholarships.
The last decade have seen the influx of more Nigerians Students troop into the Country. Her linient immigration policies are among the contributing factors for the inrush of Students from all over the World, Nigerians Inclusive.
4. AUSTRALIA
Australia has become a new study abroad destination of most Nigerian Students seeking top quality education. She is home to several of the world top most Universities and her immigration laws are not as stringent as other advanced Country of the world.
Though tuition fees are quite high many of Australian Universities do compensate deserving international students with grants ang scholarships.
5 . GERMANY
Germany is gradually becoming a preferred study abroad destination of most Nigerian Students. A good number of courses are taught in english and tuition fees are among the lowest in Europe. She is also respected for her quality in engineering programmes thereby attracting a lot of students from Nigeria who desire to get good engineering training.
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a nice article… many nigerian students are going to study in Turkey…
thank you…