Top 10 Universities In Canada For Nigerian Students

To the average person, education is the best way to improve one’s social and financial status. That’s why many Nigerians choose to study overseas. Canada, a country blessed with a wonderful government, kind people, and a stable economy, has one of the largest numbers of educational tourists in North America, with over 40,000 international students yearly.

Nigerians comprise a large percentage of the African diaspora students in most Canadian universities, but some schools have a more active Nigerian community. This article will discuss the best universities for Nigerian students based on educational quality and the percentage of international students in the student body.

1. University Of Northern British Columbia

The University of Northern British Columbia is a public university in British Columbia, Canada, that offers over 100 courses for Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and doctoral degrees. It has a very active international student community, with students from Africa, Asia, and the Middle East making up a large percentage of the student body.

2. Universite de Saint Boniface

 Université de Saint-Boniface (USB) is a French-language public university in the Saint Boniface neighborhood of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. As an affiliated institution of the University of Manitoba, the university offers general and specialized university degree programs, technical and professional training, and continuing education courses. The school has several faculties, including the School of Business Administration, Faculty of Arts, and Faculty of Translation.

3. The University Of Regina

The University of Regina focuses on experiential learning and offers internships, professional placements, practicums, and cooperative education placements in 41 programs. In 2009, the University of Regina launched the UR Guarantee Program, a program that guaranteed participating students a successful career launch after graduation; this program supplemented some theoretical education with experience to achieve specific educational, career, and life goals. This program was especially beneficial to international students as it opened them up to the world of opportunities available after graduation.

4. Crandall University

Crandall University is a Christian liberal arts university in New Brunswick, Canada. Crandall offers 16 undergraduate programs, three graduate programs, and a variety of certificate programs. International applicants to Graduate-level programs are welcome to apply as long as they have completed a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

5. The University Of Manitoba

The University of Manitoba is one of Canada’s universities, founded 140 years ago. The university is one of the largest and only research-intensive universities in Western Canada that offers over 100 degrees, diplomas, and certificates, more than 60 at the undergraduate level, including professional disciplines such as medicine, law, and engineering. It is a member of the Association of Commonwealth Universities and the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada. The university community comprises 30,000 students, 8,700 faculty and staff, and 190,000 alums. 13 percent of students are international, representing nearly 104 countries.

6.University of Alberta

The University of Alberta was founded in 1908 and currently has five colleges. It offers 75 postgraduate programs and 177 Undergraduate programs. It is ranked 111 in the World University Rankings, with more than 40,000 students from 156 countries and 8403 international students, a majority of whom are notable personalities in their respective professional fields.

7. McGill University

McGill University is an English-language public research university in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.McGill University offers over 378 Postgraduate programs, with 50 research centers and institutes and 400+ programs available for intending students. The school’s rich history and thriving alum network have led to its graduates being highly sought after by employers: 81% of art graduates, 95% of engineering graduates, 91% of medicine graduates, 84% of science graduates, and 92% of all Ph.D. respondents are offered jobs less than two years after graduation. Scholarships are also available for eligible international students.

8. The University Of Ottawa

The University of Ottawa is one of the world’s top business schools, and it has accreditations from the three most demanding international organizations (AACSB, AMBA & EQUIS). Students’ learning experience goes beyond the classroom and out into the practical world, where they benefit from working with partners to make a real impact in their world. This exposure is one of the reasons the university is ranked 151 in the World University Rankings.

9. The University of Waterloo

Ranked Canada’s most innovative university for the past 25 years, it has more than 16,000 undergraduates, most of whom participate in the world’s most extensive post-secondary cooperative education program where students alternate school and work terms, gaining experience with employers such as Google, Facebook, Amazon. This institution is home to over 35,000 students from 120 countries and has 115 Postgraduate and 95 Undergraduate programs.

10. The University of Montreal

The University of Montreal and its affiliated schools attract over $680 million in research funding annually, making it Canada’s fourth-largest research university. Many renowned laboratories were born at the University of Montreal, including MILA, the world’s leading university research center. The student body comprises talented and exceptional students from across the globe who are dedicated to their work. Community and diversity are emphasized here.

Canada is home to over a hundred higher institutions, and the schools mentioned in this article are not the only ones that are good for Nigerian students. Remember to do more research and choose a school that aligns with your intended course of study.