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Top Countries To Study In for Nigerian Students

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Would you like to know the best countries for Nigerians to study abroad?

Over the years, there has been a high surge of Nigerian students moving abroad to study, some due to the lack of an adequate educational system in the country. For some others, to gain an edge over their peers in the job market. Either way, studying abroad as a Nigerian is one of the best experiences that offer quality education and numerous opportunities for a better life. But how do you know what’s the best country for you? f 

Generally, students tend to consider tuition fees and the standard of living of a specific country before choosing it for their study abroad experience. Nigerians also consider how significant the Nigerian community is in the country, the racial issues and post-study opportunities available in the country, among many other factors. 

According to a survey, most Nigerian students choose destinations first over a university or study program. The factors mentioned above come first for them when choosing the best countries to study abroad. 

In this article, you will learn about the 10 best countries to study for Nigerian students and why. 

10 Best Countries for Nigerian Students to Study Abroad

Hungary

Hungary is a small, modern, diverse, multicultural, beautiful and safe country with a friendly environment. Its universities offer top-quality education at very affordable fees, although the fees will vary depending on the university and program of your choice.

As a Nigerian, you may be expected to pay tuition fees of up to £2,500-£8000 per year. Also, you could cover the costs for your basic needs such as accommodation, internet subscription, transportation, feeding, textbooks and a few others with approximately £450-£500 per month.

Why Study in Hungary?

There are many reasons to study in Hungary, but these are the top of them:

  • Hungary is one of the best study abroad destinations in the world where you don’t have to worry about your safety.
  • You have numerous universities to choose from as many Hungarian universities are fully open for international students, and classes are taught in English medium. Also, you get to meet and network with other students from all over the world.
  • You can study in the country without IELTS or TOEFL
  • You get to learn a foreign language
  • Also, you can work while you study. However, you will need to learn the Hungarian language first.
  • Universities in Hungary offer world-class education at affordable tuition costs. Also, the cost of living in the country as a student is relatively low.

High-ranking Universities in Hungary

Popular programmes/subjects available in Universities in Hungary

  • Medical and Health Science
  • Natural Science
  • Social Science
  • Economic Science
  • Sport Science
  • Engineering Science
  • Agricultural Science
  • Legal Science
  • Arts, Arts and Humanities, Arts Education
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Teacher Training

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Canada

Canada is simply the number one study abroad destination on almost every young Nigerian’s list. It is for the safety and excellent quality of life that it offers, the top-quality education offered at affordable tuition prices as well the opportunity of finding employment while studying in the country.

Why Study in Canada?

  • For safety

Canada is one of the safest countries anyone could study in. It is a prosperous country with continuing economic and job growth. This means that you will have a high chance of gaining employment in the country after your studies.

  • Canadians are friendly and welcoming

Canada is full of a friendly set of people who are always set to welcome international students. This is a firm assurance that you won’t feel homesick studying in Canada as you will be surrounded by very welcoming and peaceful people.

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  • Great healthcare system

Also, Canada is famous for its healthcare system. Studying in Canada automatically means setting yourself in a region where you will be taken care of.

As a Nigerian, studying in Canada is expected to cost you about $21,000. Also, the cost of living in the country is usually between $500-$700 per month. The country also allows you up to 20 in a week to work during school sessions and 40 hours during the holiday sessions.

Some high-ranked universities in Canada for Nigerians

The most popular subjects to study in Canada

If you aren’t sure of what you want to study yet, this section could be helpful; if not, kindly disregard it. However, this is a list of subjects most students in Canada major in:

  • Pharmacy
  • Economics
  • Civil Engineering and Construction
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Russia

Russia is also one of the most popular study abroad destinations for Nigerians. According to a report by UNESCO in 2016, over 700 Nigerians were students in Russian universities, and the number has grown over the years. It has become easier to study in Russia now due to the Bilateral Education agreement between Nigeria and Russia.

As a Nigerian, you might be expected to pay a tuition fee of about $2,000-$4,000 per year. On the other hand, the cost of feeding could go between $150-$200 and about $150-$200 for accommodation per month.

Why Study in Russia?

  • High quality of Education

Employers are incredibly impressed with Russian degrees. Obtaining your degree in one of the best universities in Russia means setting yourself ahead of your peers in the job market.

  • You get to study in English

Most courses in Russian universities are taught in English. This is great as you won’t have to feel pressured into learning the language. Learn at your own pace.

  • The cost of living is low

The cost of living in Hungary is relatively low, although this will largely depend on your spending habits for the basic things you will need to live in the country. However, being a student and a lover of art, movies, and a few others could fetch you the ‘student privilege” with your student ID. You get to receive discounts at cinemas, museums, swimming pools, theatres and other institutions you might want to see.

  • Tuition fees are low

Universities in Russia offer top-quality education at very affordable tuition prices or no tuition at all, especially for bachelor degree programmes. This is because most universities in Russia are funded by the Russian government. However, Master’s degree programmes are offered at affordable tuition fees.

  • You have a variety of study opportunities to choose from

There are over 400 state-accredited universities in Russia, all of which have over 17,000-degree programmes for students. This means that you will have a variety of study programs to choose from. 

  • You gain travel opportunities

Russia is one of the safest countries in the world, and studying here offers you tremendous travelling opportunities. Imagine studying in a region surrounded by many other countries and having quite a great number of destinations to see.

High-ranking universities in Russia for Nigerians

Popular courses to study in Universities in Russia

  • Medicine
  • Finance
  • Physics
  • Business
  • Sociology
  • Information Technology
  • Communication
  • Economics
  • Computer Science
  • Design

Germany

Germany is one of the most popular std abroad destinations for Nigerians. It is home to some of the world’s top universities and offers top-quality education at a table tuition prices. However, most German universities are public universities, and as a Nigerian student, you will be required to pay the administration fee, which covers your student organisation services and enrollment. The few cost between £100-£350 per semester. Also, the cost of living in the country is relatively affordable.  You will need to budget about $950 per month.

Why Study in Germany?

There are many reasons to study in Germany but here are the top three:

  • Germans are friendly and welcoming people

Germans are a set of cheerful and welcoming people, especially towards international students or foreigners. They are famous for being people who go out of their way to help foreigners.

  • For safety

Germany is one of the safest and extensively regulated countries in the world. They operate on reliable laws, policing and judicial systems. This firmly ensures your safety as an international student in the country.

  • Low tuition and tuition-free education

Germany is widely termed ‘the king of free education.’. It offers world-class education at very affordable fees. Students won’t need to pay tuition fees; however, they will be required to pay a small administrative or processing fee per semester.

High-ranked Universities in Germany for Nigerians

The most popular subjects to study in Germany

  • European Studies
  • Area and Cultural Studies
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Business Administration
  • Management, Organisation and Leadership

Malaysia

Malaysia is yet another one of the best countries for Nigerians to study abroad. It is one of the politically stable and safest countries in the world. The country’s capital, Kuala Lumpur, was ranked the world’s second most affordable city for students by the QS Best Student Cities ranking. The cost of living in the country will be about $3,400-$4,600 (MYR 14,400) per year. This can cover costs for food and accommodation although it will depend on how you spend and other expenses you might want to get into.

Also, living in the country is quite affordable even if you live in the most expensive cities. According to this survey, living in Malaysia is relatively cheaper than in 58% of countries in Asia and cheaper than 70% of countries in the world.

Why Study in Malaysia?

  • Easy immigration procedures

Migrating to Malaysia does not involve any strict immigration process. It is quite seamless and without stress. 

  • Low tuition fees

The cost of studying in Malaysia is very affordable compared to the cost of studying in countries like France, the US, Canada, the UK and some others. A course that has the same module, the same marking scheme and evaluation criteria can cost up to £13,470 in universities in the UK. In contrast, it will cost MYR 39,990, which is approximately £7,000 in Malaysia.

  • Low cost of living

The cost of living in this country is relatively low too. You can cover expenses for your accommodation, feeding, transportation, internet subscription and a few others per month without sweating it.

  • There are no language barriers

You want to study in a country where you won’t have difficulties communicating with the locals or understanding your program. Many universities in Malaysia teach their classes in English. Also, most people living in the country speak English and Malay as they are the most spoken languages in the country. You could do with improving your language skills by learning a new language too.

  • You can work while you school

In Malaysia, international students are allowed to work 2 hours per week while they study. You can easily gain employment in places like petrol stations, restaurants and cafes as well as in hotels. 

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  • Multi-cultural diversity

Malaysia is home to people from all over the world. This means a blend of diverse backgrounds and cultures and the opportunity to network with people from all over the world.

High-ranking universities in Malaysia for Nigerians

Popular courses to study in Universities in Malaysia

  • Medicine
  • Accounting and Financing
  • Engineering
  • Hospitality and Tourism
  • Art and Design
  • Business Management
  • Mass Communication

Italy

Italy is full of charm and culinary wonders. It is an excellent place for students who appreciate nature. Also, it offers top-quality education at affordable tuition fees. To study in Italy as a Nigerian, you are expected to pay about £1,500-£2,000 per year. Also, the cost of living in the country is low too. It costs about £800-£1,000 per month to live in the country, and this includes expenses for rent, transportation, feeding and the rest of your basic needs.

Why Study in Italy?

  • Low tuition and cost of living

Italy is one of the countries in the world with a low cost of living as well as one of the best that offers world-class education at affordable tuition fees. You have a variety of universities to choose from.

  • For safety

The country is a safe place to be too, especially if you are not a night-life kind of student. There is maximum security and low crime rates in the country.

  • You save an extra year of study

Undergraduate degrees in universities in Italy take three years to complete while it takes four in most other countries.

  • You can work while you study

Imagine studying and seeing the world while you earn too. This might require you to gain a good knowledge of the Italian language, and you can earn up to £10 per hour.

  •  For adventure purposes

If you have always desired to see the world, studying in Italy is the perfect way to begin on the journey. It is easier too because your student visa will allow you to travel around the whole of Europe. Also, it earns you discounts on airline tickets as well as other services.

High-ranking universities in Italy for Nigerians

Popular Courses to Study In Universities in Italy

  • Health
  • Hospitality
  • Science and Technology
  • Education
  • Humanities
  • Art and Design

The United States

The U.S is known to have some of the best universities and education systems in the world. The country offers top equal education at affordable tuition prices. However, the tuition fee you will be expected to pay will largely depend on the type of University you are applying to and your study program. Generally, the cost is between $9,000-$52,000 per year. 

Also, the cost of living in the country is about $700-$1,000 per month.

Why Study in the United States?

  • It is the land of achievements

The U.S. is famous for being the land where one can achieve their dreams. There are many reasons to study in the U.S, but here are the top three for a Nigerian:

  • You will feel at home

There was a large immigrant group in the U.S in the late 1960s and early 1970s. This group was named the most prominent African immigrant group in the nation and was made up of Nigerians. This means that the U.S will sure feel like home to Nigerians desiring to study in the country.

  • You get everything you work for

The U.S. is famous for being one of the best countries that award recognition to its due. Some of the exceptionally prominent Americans are of Nigerian descent. These Americans include people like the prize-winning author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie; haematology-oncologist, Olufunmilayo Olopade; the Oscar-nominated actress, Sophie Okonedo; and the renowned mathematician, Gabriel Oyibo.

  • For the recognition

A U.S. Census Bureau recently reported that Nigerians make up some of the best students in the country. This automatically offers them a high chance of employment immediately after their studies.

High-ranking Universities in the United States for Nigerians

Popular courses to study in the United States

  • Public Administration
  • Business Administration 
  • Political Science
  • Sociology
  • Sustainable Development

The United Kingdom

Universities in the United Kingdom offer world-class education at affordable tuition prices. The county is home to quite a significant number of Nigerians. It doubles as one of the most popular and best countries for Nigerians to study abroad.

The tuition fee for the universities in the country although varies depending on the university and your study programs. You are expected to pay between $15,000-$17,000 per year. Also, the cost of living in the country is only reasonably inexpensive. However, it will largely depend on your lifestyle, budget and spending habits.

Why Study in the UK?

The UK is full of friendly and welcoming people. No one wants to study abroad in a country where they won’t be welcomed. This is not the case for Nigerian students looking to study in the UK. Here are more reasons you should study in the United Kingdom:

  • World-class education

Universities in the UK have become famous for the high quality of education they offer. For their high standards of teaching too. Their teachings are investigated by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. This is to ensure that the high quality of education is maintained and, if there is ever a change, improved. Also, the universities in the UK offer a variety of courses. You won’t have a problem choosing one if you are yet uncertain of what course you want to major in.

  • You can work while you study

Universities in the UK allow international students to work while they study. During sessions, you could work 20 hours a week and full-time during the holidays. Also, you get to earn while you work and gain valuable skills and experiences to prepare you for the job market after graduation.

  • You can improve your language skills

You might already have a basic knowledge of the English language, and studying in the UK will further help you to develop excellent language skills.

  • Cultural diversity

The UK is such a culturally diverse country where you can meet and blend in with people from different cultures from the over 200,000 international students from different countries of the world. 

  • For the high rate of employability

After you must have gained some of those valuable skills top employers seek, you get to have the edge over your peers in the job market. Also, you will quickly gain employment without sweating it as employers are incredibly impressed with graduates who have valuable skills. Most importantly, even if you choose to work outside the UK, you will still gain an edge over your peers as most employers, universities and governments all over the world recognise UK education degrees.

High-ranking universities in the UK

Popular courses to study in the Universities in the UK

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Undergraduate Law
  • Computer Science
  • Politics
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Art and Design

Norway

Norway is also one of the best countries for Nigerians to study abroad. It is a small country with growing resources. It offers world-class education at very affordable tuition prices and free tuition for some universities and study programs. Students can be required to pay a small processing fee of between NOK 300-NOK600 per semester. However, the private universities in the country charge tuition fees which are usually between £7,000-£9,000 and £9,000-£19,000 for Bachelor’s and Master’s programmes, respectively. 

Also, to live in the country, you may have to budget between NOK 9,500-NOK20,000 per month. 

The cost of living in Norway Is very high, even though costs may all vary depending on the cities you choose to live in. However, it costs between £800-£1,000 per month to live in the country. Accommodations are quite expensive. It can have you spending up to 36% of your cost of living in it. You can spend between £250-£500 per month on food, between £55-£72 on transportation per month and between £50-£120 per month on social activities.

There are also extra costs such as textbooks and other materials needed for your study program, and this can cost up to £50 per month. Nevertheless, Norway is one of the best study abroad destinations for Nigerians as well as for other international students. 

Why Study in Norway?

  • Norwegians are friendly

Everyone would love to study or live in a country with friendly, welcoming and accommodating people. This is something Norwegians offer in abundance. 

  • No language barriers

You won’t have difficulties interacting with people, students, people in the market or at the restaurant or coffee shop because all Norwegians speak English.

  • Free education

Norway might be a high-cost country, but it has quite a significant number of universities offering world-class education without tuition fees. International students will only be required to pay a small processing fee to the student union per semester.

  • You can work while you study

Norwegian wages are quite high, both for students and graduates. You can work while you study. And if you have plans of residing and working in the country after graduation, be sure to earn very high wages when you gain employment.

  • Safety

Norway is a safe place to study.  It has a low crime rate, and this is mainly because the country focuses on rehabilitating offenders rather than punishing them. Simply, Norway is a democratic country; run for the people.  

High-ranking Universities in Norway for Nigerians

Popular Courses to study in Universities in Norway

  • Industrial and Systems Engineering
  • Social Sciences
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Area and Cultural Studies

Finland

Finland has been known as one of the happiest countries in the world. It has recently been ranked one of the happiest countries in the world by the World Happiness Report for four years in a row. 

The country offers high-quality education at very affordable tuition fees. As a Nigerian, you will be required to pay tuition fees for your  Bachelor’s and Masters programmes; all taught in English. This tuition ranges from between £4,000-£18,000 per annum. This is in addition to the student union fees which you will be required to pay, which ranges between £80-£100 per semester.

To be eligible to study in the country, you will be required to show that you can independently cover your living cost. Also, you will be required to prove that you have substantial means of support and insurance before you will be accepted.

You will need to budget between £700-£900 per month for your living cost. This involves your accommodation, food, transportation, insurance and a few others. Meanwhile, this will vary depending on your spending habits as well as the city you live in. The cost of living is relatively higher in larger cities than they are in the smaller cities in the country.

Why Study in Finland?

  • For happiness

Finland is currently the happiest country in the world. It is a safe country with a minimal crime rate. You want to live and study in a country from whose environment and beauty you will draw true happiness.

  • You can work while you study

It is easy to gain part-time employment in the country regardless of whether or not you know the basics of the language.

  • Multi-cultural diversity

Finland is home to students from all around the world. This means that you automatically gain the opportunity to mix and blend in different cultures as well as network with people from different parts of the world.

High-ranking Universities to Study in Finland

Popular Courses to Study in Universities in Finland

  • Physics
  • Education
  • International Business
  • Computer Science
  • Management, Organization and Leadership

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