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Nigeria is a country of approximately one hundred and forty million inhabitants: a rapidly growing country with a vibrant economy of approx. The country has been in the grip of corruption for years. The social fabric has been in a pitiful condition, leading to inappropriate placement in the world index standards.
Education is important in human existence; It is a tool that helps the government, private sector and informal units. We need qualitative and solid education for Nigeria as a country to move forward. For years the education system is in disarray and the future of our children is in jeopardy. The efforts of our founding fathers to solidify Nigerian universities and polytechnics have gone down the drain.
The latest ranking of world universities, the first university in Nigeria – the University of Ife, holds a distant six thousand three hundred and thirty four (6,334). Foreign education seems to have helped. Countries like: US, UK, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Finland, Japan etc have good education system. Getting an education outside the country is expensive in itself. The average tuition fees (Bsc) for some selected countries (excluding living expenses) for undergraduates are: US $ 8,000, UK £ 6,000, Singapore $ 4,000, Malta $ 20,000, Malaysia $ 1,000, Ireland 6,000 Euro, Norway-free, Sweden-free, Germany-free, Denmark-free, Finland-free, etc. These are the fees when converting to Naira: Malaysia N130,000, UK N1,400,000, US N1,040,000, Malta N2,600,000, etc.
Free education – at all levels, is available in some countries in Europe – Norway, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Germany. All levels of education in Sweden are free. The Swedish system includes not only traditional universities but also various types of teacher training, health care training, technical training; Etcetera. The responsibility for funding education lies with: the central government, regional authorities and private interests. All institutions of higher education come under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education except the University of Science (Ministry of Agriculture). Higher education is divided into undergraduate study (joint towards a first degree) and postgraduate study and research. There are 39 accredited institutions of higher education in Sweden that offer structured degree programs. English language is a mode of study in some universities. Foreign students are allowed to work and study. Sweden has a booming economy with a very high per capita income. Nigerian students should take advantage of this opportunity to study in Sweden.
All institutions of higher education in Finland are under the authority of the Ministry of Education, Research and Church Affairs. Higher education in Norway is mainly offered in state institutions: universities, university colleges, state colleges and arts colleges. A bachelor’s degree is completed after 3 years of study, a master’s degree is completed after a period of 2 years, and a PhD after a period of 3 years. Education in Finland is free at all levels. Foreign students can study in English as some universities and colleges offer their courses in English language. Students can work and study in Finland. There is no specific minimum wage, as there is no law on it.
There are four types of institutions providing higher education in Malaysia, namely: local public universities, international universities, private universities and more than 500 public higher education institutions (PHEIs). The Systematic Education Group of Colleges operates eight Private Higher Educational Institutions (PHEIs). , The main objective of Systematic is to provide training to school dropouts for their future career in accountancy, business, computing, marketing, management, banking, secretarial and commerce and industry. Systematic has produced world class students in professional courses like LCCI, ACCA, CIMA, ICSA, CIMA, ABE and CIM. One good reason for international students to study in Malaysia is that student pass or permit holders are allowed to work while studying to supplement their living. Students are permitted to work part-time for a maximum of 20 hours per week. Students have options to work in: local companies, multinational companies and embassies. Getting a job in multinational companies will depend on your prior qualification and salary range of $1,500-$2,500 per month. It’s easy for students to find a job at a local company: salaries range from $800-$1,500. Accommodation ranges from $65/month-$150. The country is so cheap to live in. Many Nigerians are already studying in Malaysia for various programs.
Singapore has an educational system similar to the UK. At the tertiary level it has three universities and 7 other institutions affiliated to both local and foreign universities and 4 polytechnics. The university’s full-time enrollment is approximately 40,000, of whom 20,000 are women. Tuition fees for international students are usually 10% higher than for Singapore students. Tuition depends on the discipline you are offered. The cost of specialized subjects such as medicine and dentistry is higher than that of science, humanities and law. Medicine goes between $8,500 and $10,000/semester: Bachelor’s degrees in humanities, law, social sciences etc go between $2,500-6000. The tuition fee for a 4-year polytechnic ranges between $1,350-2,500. The Singapore government heavily subsidizes its higher education through tuition grants. Tuition Fee Loan Scheme helps in paying 75%-80% of tuition fee, thereby making higher education accessible to almost everyone. If you can’t pay off your loans after graduation, you’ll need to work an extra year or two to pay off the balance. Singapore’s economy is very noisy. It ranks 20th in the list of richest countries with per capita income of $24,500 per annum. Living in Singapore is cheap as compared to the income earned; And it seems that higher education in Singapore is affordable for all able-bodied students.
The scholarship helps the students who want to study abroad and make it happen with less financial burden. Some examples are: British Council Fellowship Program, Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan, Commonwealth Science Council, UNESCO, Ford Foundation, African Education Trust, The Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship, etc. foreign Ministry). They give out scholarships every year in more than 150 countries around the world. This scholarship scheme offers fully funded master degree programs to talented graduates and young Nigerians. Chevening has produced over 800 Nigerian scholars since its inception. This figure places the country first in sub-Saharan Africa. British Council Fellowship Program – Citizens of approximately 70 countries are eligible for full-fledged study at postgraduate level through the British Council Fellowship Scheme, which is administered through its offices abroad. The scheme is advertised through the British Council in the countries where it operates. Details are available from the British Council offices. The Ford Foundation-International Fellowship Program (IFP) provides support for up to three years of formal graduate-level study. Fellows must be citizens of Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, Chile, Peru, Russia and Vietnam.
Foreign certifications are highly regarded in the country. Most of the people always get high position when they come back to the country with their certificate. A friend of mine who works in a bank went to UK for MBA. He spent a year in the UK before coming back. When he returned, his bank promoted him, and it wasn’t until two weeks later that he found another job (paying double his salary at his former office).
The dream of studying abroad can be achieved with the right planning. With free schools in Germany, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway, you can study for your PhD, MSc, MBA, Diploma, BSc, LLB etc. without paying for tuition. Your first step towards studying abroad is to get enough information: browse university sites, country sites, scholarship sites, etc. Get chances of universities or colleges, view syllabus and courses. Get several admissions before choosing.
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