vcole:
Happy new year everyone.
@andyphief, you should try to search for thesis based msc progs in your field of interest and contact prospective supervisors. If you are able to secure a supervisor with a grant who is willing to put that towards your research then you won't have to pay for your studies. Explore Australia and Canada and maybe Germany. I wouldn't advise anyone to go study in the US right now unless you have a scholarship or funds because with the immigration reform with Trump, post study after schooling in the US is becoming a myth. Also look into applying for Australian PR.

I never knew there were two ways to get a master degree...had to research more..but I have a question, doesn't a thesis based master's degree limit one to research work when achieved?
I thought it was going to be one question but I guess u have another...What is an Australian PR?..
Thank you.

hiscules:
I mean researching schools in Canada and potential professors in those schools. Search for Osemigho on these thread and read his posts

I will do just that and yeah I will read osemigho posts ..Thank You very much, am really grateful.

mamacajah:


Hello Andy, in the spirit of the festive season, I will be gentle and advise you to do two things

1. There is no hurry in Life. Do the right thing always. People who refuse to do these have been burnt badly in the past.
Do not join that negative statistics.
2. This is the wrong thread for your questions. Check the link below.
https://www.nairaland.com/3948393/canadian-student-visa-thread-part
However, be advised that you would have to read up to understand the process and get a better understanding to help your future plans.

1. I understand this very well, that's why am trying to get the right advice..in other for me to plan well. I know about how Nigerians go through the wrong way or route and end paying dearly for it.
2. Thanks for the link..I will definitely read extensively everything posted in that thread..
But it seems going to visit a relative, stay then study isn't a good option?.. Thanks for your advice ma.

hiscules:
your plight is well understood. Since you are in 400 level ,why don't you strive to look for a grant or professpr who will be willing to work with you on your Masters in Canada,read osemigho posts on the Canadian travel visa thread.

Umm when you say professors, do you mean the ones here or the ones over there in Canada....

Hello everyone,
I have a question, am currently studying Chemical Engineering, in my 400 level right now..and I see this has a great time to start planning for the future, cos in two years I would be done (just got into 400).. one of my future plan is to get a MSc and I don't plan to get it in Nigeria. The way a MSc program is run in my school (unilag) isn't what I expect to be..I don't have to go too far on this, everyone should understand.. so I have my eyes abroad, I would really love to study in Canada/US ...now to my question:
I have a relative in Canada and another relative in the US...I want to know..if I ask any of them for an Invitation to come over..I know I will require a visitation visa..can I get a temporary permit and also a working permit even if I will enter any of these country with a visitors permit..
I know I will be advised to enter with a student visa ..that's by applying from here(Nigeria), but if am being honest I don't have the means to pay for the total cost it will involve. From the fees to the amount you'd need to have in your account has proof..to all other paper work..
I see it has easy to enter using a visiting visa..then working over there before actually applying to study..heck I might even start over get a BSc over there.
So I need someone to put me through or advice me ..Sir's and ma's