So do you want to study overseas? When it comes to studying overseas, the universe is truly your oyster. With intercontinental travel getting easier and universities developing exchange programmes all over the blue-green ball, you will be spoilt for choice when deciding where to study abroad.
Here we have analysed five countries (minus the normal suspects, the USA and the UK) and tell you why they might make sense for you. Discover these bright, lively countries with growing higher education sectors and can provide an exclusive and fulfilling study abroad experience.
#Germany
It is not only the toughest European economy but its institutes of higher education enjoy a whimsical status among both students and recruiters. German universities combine great teaching and research with a strong focus on revolution. And what’s more, their public universities are free! Germany is unquestionably the hothouse of engineering and technology with a booming start-up culture. If these are not reasons enough for you, Germany offers breath-taking backdrops, reasonable living options, and a lively socio-cultural environment.
#Singapore
Popularly known as the ‘fine city’ for the myriad activities that attract a fine, it is most definitely a place for a fine education. Singapore truly is a melting pot of cultures and is a great place for people looking for cross-cultural interaction, and learning. It has been consistently rated as one of the best student cities. Singapore’s top colleges attract the best students and faculty from around the world. While Singapore is an expensive city to live in, the tuition rates in campuses are generally lower than the US or the UK and there are many scholarships up for grabs.
#Nigeria
Africa has a firming higher education sector with many countries investing more and more resources and funding in their universities. Nigeria, in particular, has a strong higher education sector, a result of a government initiative to make education more available to all. Nigeria has only three campuses in the World University Rankings, but it has more than 130 institutes in total. Universities offer majors in every discipline, although it is well-known for its education in health and medicine. Besides, it is a lively city full of bustling clubs booming out music until the early hours of the morning. It is also a great hub for further travel around Africa.
#New Zealand
With its spectacular scenery, sociable locals and lively cities, New Zealand is becoming a prevalent study abroad terminus for students from all over the world. New Zealand has only eight colleges but they all rank in the top 600 in the World University Rankings. Each university sets its own tuition fees, so course costs will vary liable on where you decide to study. And for a small nation, you’ll never run out of things to do during your holiday time. There are adventure sports for the madcaps, hiking trails for nature lovers and loads of restaurants for gourmands.
#South Korea
Known as one of the four ‘Asian Tiger’ economies, this dynamo nation has seen an exponential increase in the number of transnational students over the past 10 years. The government has invested heavily in its higher education sector in a bid to build international ties through scholarship opportunities, efficient visa applications and striking employment opportunities. More and more campuses are producing English-language programmes and some universities from the US and UK have also opened branch campuses in South Korea. In between studying, there are many things for students to do, such as shopping, hill-walking, visiting temples, palaces and markets, hanging out on the beach, and of course sampling the local food.
