From West Africa to the World

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West Africa is a crucial market for universities globally as they try to diversify their student cohorts.

According to HESA data, over 53,000 students from Nigeria enrolled in UK institutions alone in the 2022/23 academic year. That’s more than all European Union countries combined.

So, what do West African students want from universities? Find out in From West Africa to the World.

Based on data from the QS International Student Survey 2024, the report details the perspectives and motivations of over 22,000 students and explore:

  • Where West African students want to study
  • Their top concerns about studying abroad
  • The role of parents, Generative AI and student recruitment events on decision-making
  • The impact of employability, high-quality teaching and sustainability on recruitment 

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