Basic guides for Nigerians who want to study Abroad
Nigeria remains one of the most important markets for students who study abroad in the world, and her students are increasingly considering a wider array of destinations. There are many reasons for this which includes the poor education sector in Africa’s most populous country. Other reasons are for relocation purposes, to gain international exposure & work experience, to boost their job chances in the country, etc.
These reasons have ushered a mass exodus of Nigerians students opting for their education outside the shores of the land According to Market intelligence for international student recruitment from ICEF, Nigeria’s outbound student mobility greatly exceeds that of other African markets.
We have put this article together to guide Nigerians who wish to study abroad – either for their undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.
- Obtain an international passport
- Decide where you want to study
- Research schools
- Sit for relevant exams
- Apply to the Schools
- Apply for Student Visa
- How long do study abroad programs take?
Obtain an international passport
If you don’t have one already, you need to apply for one. This is very important because you will use it for every process that will follow. You will also use it as an identity card during the international exams you will write in the near future.International passport can be obtained from the National Immigration Service offices anywhere in Nigeria. The cost depends on the agents used, city, urgency and other factors.
