UK tops Nigerians’ list of destination for higher education in 2023

The United Kingdom (UK) tops most Nigerian students’ lists as the most preferred destination for higher education in 2023, according to information gathered from education.com, an authoritative education search website that compiles periodically the best countries to study.

Some of the reasons identified for this choice are that it is home to some of the most prestigious universities in the world, socio-cultural diversity, job opportunities after graduation, and first-class research facilities, among many other reasons.

However, beyond academics, the UK’s rich history and archeological sites, which hold historical relevance, serve as tourist attractions for students who would want to explore other areas besides academic work. From wandering through the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland to peeking into William Shakespeare’s house in England, from exploring castles in Wales to looking for Loch Ness creatures in Scotland.

According to Erudera, a well-known UK student statistics website, it reports that the number of international students in the UK grew from 450,835 in the 2016/2017 academic session to 650,130  in the 2021/2022 academic session. 

Furthermore, the report also revealed that the majority of these students majored in business management, engineering and technology, social sciences, computing, design, creative and performing arts, law, and subjects allied to medicine.