The number of Nigerians pursuing education abroad is increasing daily despite the huge costs involved in financing such ventures.

This urge has undoubtedly led many to look for alternative destinations, despite host country restrictions and the current economic crisis.

Here are possible destinations for Nigerians looking to study abroad.

New Delhi:

New Delhi, India is an ideal place for students who want to study abroad and are looking for opportunities to get the best quality education and training.

However, before making a decision, prospective students should also consider the costs associated with studying and living in India, particularly in the city of New Delhi.

Germany

For Nigerians looking to further their education abroad, Germany is an excellent choice as tuition at public universities there is free.

Students here pay only a nominal administration fee. The country also has a very good reputation for offering quality and research-based education and opportunities for Nigerian and/or Indian students,

The nominal tuition fee in the public universities in Germany is about N394,000.

The cost of living per month in Germany is $850 to $970 (approximately N1.4 to N1.6 million), while the average tuition fee for an undergraduate degree (per year) is $2,400 to $2,760 (approximately N4 to N4.5 million).

Popular degree programs in the country include mechanical, electrical and civil engineering; computer science and IT; business administration; medicine; arts and humanities.

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Malaysia

Malaysia also offers an affordable option for Nigerian students looking to study abroad, due to its significantly lower tuition fees and living costs.

The average tuition fee for an undergraduate degree (per year) in Malaysia is $180 to $480 (approximately N296,460 to N790,560), and living expenses (per month) are $440 to $780 (approximately N724,680 to N1.3 million).

Popular degree programs offered in Malaysia include business and management, engineering, information technology, medicine and social sciences.

Australia and New Zealand

These destinations Down Under are perfect for IT and finance enthusiasts. Australia even offers a temporary graduate visa, so students can continue working after graduation. New Zealand is a bit cheaper, and both offer scholarships to sweeten the deal.

Norway

For Nigerians who want to travel to faraway Europe, Norway is an ideal destination because it offers free education to all students. However, the biggest challenge in Norway is that the cost of living there is quite high.

Norwegian universities prioritize high standards of teaching and research, particularly in areas such as marine studies and renewable energy. Higher education is free here, but living costs can reach around N18.4 million annually.

The country is known for its education in engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, business and management, and environmental studies.

The US and the UK

The United States and the United Kingdom are undoubtedly important training destinations for Nigerians.

According to Lakshmi Iyer, Managing Director of SI-Global India, “Contrary to popular belief, public universities in the United States offer affordable tuition fee structures, with master’s degrees costing between $18,000 and $65,000 (approximately N29.6 to N107 million) per academic year and bachelor’s degrees costing between $15,000 and $50,000 (approximately N24.7 to N82.3 million) per year.

However, Ivy League universities can cost twice as much as other universities.”

In the UK, many universities, particularly in the UK, have recorded strong increases in enrolments, with flexible academic requirements and lower tuition fees.

British universities have also risen to new heights, with fewer restrictions on student visas, more flexible academic requirements and lower tuition fees.

A master’s degree in the UK costs between €7,000 and €1,200 (approximately 12.5 million naira), while MBAs and other specialised programmes cost around €15,000 to €25,000 (approximately 26.8 to 44.7 million naira).