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Study Abroad Destinations for Nigerian Students

Nigerian students studing abroad

An annual survey investigating Nigerian students’ point of view of study abroad and the main motivations for their decisions about where to study finds that as many as 9 in 10 Nigerians are interested in pursuing a university degree with an institution outside the country.
Nigerians have always been intentional and particular about their study abroad destination.

Here are top study abroad destinations for Nigerian prospective students with a high chance of admission;

The United States: In the late 1960s and early 1970s, almost a million Nigerians immigrated to the United States, making them the largest African immigrant group in the nation. Some of the most notable Americans are of Nigerian descent such as;
Prize-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Oscar-nominated actress Sophie Okonedo, hematology-oncologist Olufunmilayo Olopade and mathematician Gabriel Oyibo .
Nigerians are some of the best students in the country
Nigerian students are some of the most well-educated and best students in the U.S. This gives them a high chance of employment and of success.

Germany: Germany offers free education
Germany’s universities are free of charge, the only costs being administrative (only 100 EUR/year or 200 EUR/year). Also, the majority of their programs are in English, so it is easy to find a great and perfect degree for you.
Germany is highly regulated , safe and friendly for international students who wish to further their education in the country.

Canada: Canada is one of the best and safest countries you could study in. As for the job market, it is in continuing growth, with new jobs opening daily, so the chance of you finding employment is incredibly high. Canada healthcare is one of the best in the world. Seeing how they take care of their people, you will be going into a region where you will be taken care of.

Finland: Students can get a job, even if they don’t speak the language
Although the climate is rather cold, the living conditions and the overall high standard of life will more than make up for the low temperature. With great accommodation for students. The international experience will be felt tenfold.

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