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Top 5 Destinations For Nigerian Students Who Plan To Study Abroad by Xeeex: 1:06pm On Aug 31, 2020 |
Travelling overseas can be a hard endeavour, but, when you think about the pros of getting a better education abroad and expanding your horizons, it puts the hardships into perspective. That’s why, throughout the years, Nigerian students have decided to move into countries that offer them more opportunities for better degrees and higher quality of life. Find Masters worldwide According to our data, the most popular countries for Nigerian students are: Canada Germany The United States Norway Finland Nigerian students studying a Master's degree abroad in Germany, Finland and Norway.jpg Master's degrees in Canada There are a lot of advantages for Nigerian students that decide to come and study in Canada. Some of these are: 1. Canada is a prosperous country 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. 2. Canadians are friendly There are a lot of preconceptions going around about Canadian people, and, from what we gather, this one is right on the money. All of their descriptions begin with the word “nice”, so homesickness will probably be easier to take when you are surrounded by accommodating people. 3. Canada takes care of its students Another of Canada’s traits is that its healthcare is one of the best in the world. Seeing how they know how to take care of its people, you will be going into a region where the cult of the individual is celebrated and you will be taken care of. The most popular subjects in Canada: If you already decided what you want to study, you could disregard this chapter. If you aren’t sure yet, it might help if you see the subjects in which Canada excels and where the majority of international students flock towards. These are: Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering and Construction Pharmacy Electrical Engineering Economics High-ranked Canadian universities: Canada hosts some of the best universities, according to the ranking lists of 2017. These are: The University of Toronto The University of British Columbia University of Montreal McGill University Also, check out visa information for Nigerian students going to Canada. Master's degrees in Germany The second choice destination for Nigerian students is Germany. There are a lot of reasons to study in Germany, but the most common three are: 1. Germany is highly regulated It may seem redundant to mention this, but Germany is one of the most organised countries in the world. Considering this, there’s no wonder the laws, the policing and the judicial system is dependable, making the life of an international student an easy and safe one. 2. Germans are warm and friendly Despite popular belief, German people are quite warm and welcoming towards foreigners, as news about the refugee crisis will tell you. Seeing how they value education, the idea of international students will always impress them, going out of their way to make you feel wanted and accepted. 3. 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 Master’s programmes are in English, so it is easy to find a great and perfect degree for you. The most popular subjects in Germany: Speaking of Master’s degrees, the most popular in Germany are in: Mechanical Engineering Management, Organisation & Leadership Area & Cultural Studies Business Administration European Studies High-ranked German universities: Also, Germany houses some of the highest-ranked universities. Some of these are: RWTH Aachen University Georg-August-Universität Göttingen University of Bonn Karlsruhe Institute of Technology Find more Master’s degrees in Germany. Also check out visa information for Nigerian students going to Germany. Nigerian students studying a Master's degree abroad in Canada and The United States.jpg Master's degrees in the United States The United States will forever be associated with “the land of the free”, the world-famous American dream being something a lot of international students aspire to and get to achieve after studying a Master’s degree here. Some of the most popular reasons Nigerian students go to study in the United States are: 1. The U.S. feels like home 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. Seeing how large the Nigerian population is, homesickness will be easy to combat and overcome. 2. Some of the most notable Americans are of Nigerian descent Prize-winning author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Oscar-nominated actress Sophie Okonedo, haematology-oncologist Olufunmilayo Olopade and mathematician Gabriel Oyibo are some of the most prominent Nigerian-Americans that prove the name of “land of all possibilities” is well-deserved. 3. Nigerians are some of the best students in the country According to a recent U.S. Census Bureau report, Nigerian students are some of the most well-educated and best students the U.S. This offers them, almost by default, a high chance of employment and of success. The most popular subjects in the United States: Business Administration Political Science Public Administration Sociology Sustainable Development High-ranked universities from the United States: Also, if you have to pick, we recommend these high-ranked universities: Columbia University Johns Hopkins University Georgia Institute of Technology Michigan State University Also, check out visa information for Nigerian students going to the U.S. Master's degrees in Norway If you can ignore the cold weather the country offers, you will discover why Norway is one of the favourite destinations for Nigerian students. From what we can gather, some of the reasons are: 1. Norwegians can be very accommodating Around the Storgata region, in Oslo, lives one of the greatest communities of Nigerians. Norwegians are very accepting towards the community there, especially towards students and working-people. 2. Norway is a very welcoming country Don’t expect to meet too many native-Norwegians, seeing how the majority of the residents are foreigners. Considering the way they greet students and outsiders, there’s no wonder people choose Norway as their choice destination for their international study experience. 3. All Norwegians speak English Enter any restaurant, shop or grocery store in Norway, you will find someone who speaks English fluently and who will accommodate you. The most popular subjects in Norway: Some of the most popular disciplines in Norway are: Social Sciences Area & Cultural Studies Biology Industrial & Systems Engineering Business Administration High-ranked Norwegian universities: Norway has a lot of good universities. Some of them, that have appeared on Top 500 lists, are: The University of Bergen Norwegian University of Science and Technology Norwegian University of Life Sciences University of Oslo Find more Master’s degrees in Norway. Master's degrees in Finland Coming behind Norway, another Northern-European country, Finland is the fifth choice destination for Nigerian students who wish to study abroad. The main reasons students seek an international experience here are: 1. Students can get a job, even if they don’t speak the language Even if it would be a bit difficult to get a professional job due to lack of experience, international students can easily land part-time jobs, especially in the greater cities of Finland, like Helsinki, Tampere, Oulu, Jyväskylä, etc. 2. Finland offers some of the best living conditions 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 one you won’t forget. 3. The international experience will be felt tenfold Finland is one of the top destinations for international students, so there are high chances that you will be surrounded by all types of cultures and peoples. The most popular subjects in Finland: You could choose one of the following subjects, as they are some of the most sought-after in Finland: Computer Sciences Education Management, Organisation & Leadership International Business Physics High-ranked Finnish universities: Also, some of the best universities you could study at are: The University of Helsinki University of Oulu Tampere University University of Jyväskylä Find more Master’s degrees in Finland. Other student destinations for Nigerian students The above country options are by no means exclusive. There are plenty of other countries where Nigerian students choose to study. Some of them are the United Kingdom, Italy, and the Netherlands. 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Re: Top 5 Destinations For Nigerian Students Who Plan To Study Abroad by Nackzy: 1:11pm On Aug 31, 2020 |
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