New data released by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs shows that about 13,423 Nigerian students are currently studying in the US in the 2018/2019 academic session.

According to the 2019 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released recently by IIE and the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Nigeria is among the top 15 countries in the world with the highest number of internatonal students studying in The United States.

The country was ranked the 11th country with Highest Number of International Students Studying in the US and the first in Africa.

This number represents 33 percent of the overall African students in the U.S., making Nigeria the leading source of students from the continent and 11th largest country worldwide.

The new report indicates there was a 5.8 percent increase in the number of students from Nigeria who are currently studying in the U.S.

Nigerians are enrolled in more than 1,000 institutions in 51 states and territories in the United States, out of which 18 percent are studying in Texas. Nigerian students using EducationUSA services recorded $16 million in scholarships and financial aid awarded to newly admitted students for the 2019 academic year.

Globally, the number of international students in the U.S. set an all‐time high in the 2018/19 academic year, the fourth consecutive year with more than one million international students.

The total number of international students, 1,095,299, is a 0.05 percent increase over last year, according to the 2019 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange.

The Open Doors report is published annually by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.


Source: https://listwand.com/nigerians-top-list-of-african-students-studying-in-u-s-in-2019/

And na politicians pikin o!

CLICK
You blame them??
I wouldn't let my kids school in this country too..

Smalldick123:
And na politicians pikin o!

Virtual all

Out of that more than 13k people, only 3k of them will return to Nigeria not because they want to but because they couldn’t change their visa status

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Nickshrapnel:
Out of that more than 13k people, only 3k of them will return to Nigeria not because they want to but because they couldn’t change their visa status

So true

This number will keep increasing exponentially.
First world countries are perfecting their strategy for cherry picking out best brains. They filter our most intelligent students and offer them really attractive packages. Only a few will come back to Nigeria.
Who no like better thing?
Education is the lifeblood of any developed economy.
Have you noticed how US, Canada and even UK (recently) are stylishly relaxing their immigration policies for students/young professionals?

Rwanda, South Africa, Ghana and Egypt are stepping up their educational standard.

Instead of our own FG and ASUU to be very strategic and visionary in their thinking, they're still arguing about IPPIS crap. Naija, your mata taya me nor be small. Hian.

Smalldick123:
And na politicians pikin o!

Not necessarily.
These countries offer humongous scholarship offers.
Pray tell, how many scholarships do we offer as a country?

taiwoawoniyi:
This number will keep increasing exponentially.
First world countries are perfecting their strategy for cherry picking out best brains. They filter our most intelligent students and offer them really attractive packages. Only a few will come back to Nigeria.
Who no like better thing?
Education is the lifeblood of any developed economy.
Have you noticed how US, Canada and even UK (recently) are stylishly relaxing their immigration policies for students/young professionals?

Rwanda, South Africa, Ghana and Egypt are stepping up their educational standard.

Instead of our own FG and ASUU to be very strategic and visionary in their thinking, they're still arguing about IPPIS crap. Naija, your mata taya me nor be small. Hian.

South africans dont have to go to US, SA universities are very good

Austine1212:


South africans dont have to go to US, SA universities are very good

Yes sir.
Very good education, plus many scholarship packages sef, both at Undergraduate and Postgraduate level.

DropsMic:
New data released by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs shows that about 13,423 Nigerian students are currently studying in the US in the 2018/2019 academic session.

According to the 2019 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange data released recently by IIE and the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Nigeria is among the top 15 countries in the world with the highest number of internatonal students studying in The United States.

The country was ranked the 11th country with Highest Number of International Students Studying in the US and the first in Africa.

This number represents 33 percent of the overall African students in the U.S., making Nigeria the leading source of students from the continent and 11th largest country worldwide.

The new report indicates there was a 5.8 percent increase in the number of students from Nigeria who are currently studying in the U.S.

Nigerians are enrolled in more than 1,000 institutions in 51 states and territories in the United States, out of which 18 percent are studying in Texas. Nigerian students using EducationUSA services recorded $16 million in scholarships and financial aid awarded to newly admitted students for the 2019 academic year.

Globally, the number of international students in the U.S. set an all‐time high in the 2018/19 academic year, the fourth consecutive year with more than one million international students.

The total number of international students, 1,095,299, is a 0.05 percent increase over last year, according to the 2019 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange.

The Open Doors report is published annually by the Institute of International Education in partnership with the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.


Source: https://listwand.com/nigerians-top-list-of-african-students-studying-in-u-s-in-2019/

That is something not to be proud of...

It shows lack of trust and quality one wouldwould get in nigeria

And do these people plough back to Nigeria or help develop the already developed countries?

IronGalaxy:
And do these people plough back to Nigeria or help develop the already developed countries?

90% don't return to nigeria

They help enrich already rich countries

Austine1212:


90% don't return to nigeria

They help enrich already rich countries

exactly. It's pointless! Notice how South Africans graduate overseas but return to SA as soon as their done

[quote author=Austine1212 post=84194728]

South africans dont have to go to US, SA universities are very good [/quotea]and those who go ultimately return which is the whole point of studying abroad, to develop one's country with expertise gained from abroad

IronGalaxy:
exactly. It's pointless! Notice how South Africans graduate overseas but return to SA as soon as their done

Because There are opportunities in their home country