1. ISRAEL:
The nation with the second notable hub for
technology globally – Silicon Wadi – after the famous Silicon Valley,
California. She is especially known for innovation in the high-tech sector.
Home to more high-tech start-ups than any country other than the US – pretty
outstanding, considering its relatively small size and population.
Additionally, in recent years, Israel has also been touted as the world’s next
major biotech hub. There are nineuniversities in Israel, as well as lots of
higher education colleges; the difference amongst them is that the universities
offer degrees all the way up to doctorate level. Courses are often taught in
Hebrew, but many leading Israeli universities also offer English-taught
programs. 6 out of the 9 Israeli universities made the QS World University
Rankings® 2018. With The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Technion-Israel
Institute of Technology (seen as Israel’s MIT), Ben-Gurion University of Negev
and Tel-Aviv University making the top 400. Fees for international students
range from N3 – 6 million annually for both undergraduate and post-graduate
programs. This depends on the school and course. With Jerusalem, Tel-Aviv and
Haifa topping the expensive cities (not unexpected as they are the economic
nerves’ centres of Israel).
2. HONG KONG:
Special administrative region of China, where
“East meets West”. The fourth global financial centre according to the Z/Yen
survey, Hong Kong has some of the best tertiary institutions in the world. From
the University of Hong Kong to the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
to the Chinese University of Hong Kong, City University of Hong Kong and The
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, all in the top 100 institutions globally.
Universities in HK offer courses in English and Chinese Cantonese. Tuition fees
are circa N2 million annually regardless of disciplines at post-graduate level,
and N5 – 7 million at undergraduate level. Although, Hong Kong is one of the
world’s expensive cities especially in housing, it offers quality education in
the world’s vibrant economic continent.
3. SOUTH KOREA:
An “Asian Tiger”, separated from her
belligerent neighbour – North Korea in 1948. 70 years later, Korea (as she’s
colloquially called) is amongst the top countries for foreign education, with
Seoul – its capital – in the world’s top ten students’ cities. Education in
Korea, which has received massive investment over the years is highly developed
and affordable. The government which planned achieving 100, 000 foreign
students’ enrolment in her universities by 2010, and achieved 85% in 2011,
plans 200, 000 students’ enrolment by 2032. Circa 50% of Korean universities
offer courses in English Language. There are 27 Korean universities in the top
1000 according to the TimesHigherEducation rankings in 2018, with Seoul
National University ranked number one. Other highly ranked universities include
Korean Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Pohang University
of Science and Technology (POSTECH), Sungkyunkwan University, Yonsei
University, Korea University, Ewha-Womans University, Gyeongsang University,
Hanyang University etc. Tuition fees which are the same for local and foreign
students range from N1 – N4 million annually for graduate students, and N1.6 –
3.4 million annually for undergraduate studies. This depends on the school and
course, with humanities being lesser than natural/medical sciences. Note:
Public/National universities are cheaper than private universities.
SOUTH AFRICA:
Nick-named the “Rainbow nation” due to its
multicultural character. More highly ranked universities in Africa are located
in South Africa than any other country. There are 23 public universities:
Divided across traditional, technological and comprehensive; offering
theoretically, vocational and both courses respectively. With University of
Cape Town being the highly ranked university, behind it are University of
Witwatersand and Stellenbosch University. Other SA universities in the top 700
globally include: University of Pretoria, The University of Johannesburg, The
University of Kwazulu-natal and Rhodes University. Tuition fees range from
N880, 000 to N2.7 million for undergraduate programs and N1.3 – N1.5 million
for graduate studies. This depends on the school, course and nationality with
students under the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) paying same
fees as South Africans. International students are also expected to pay
residence fees, which varies across schools (students from SADC countries are
exempted from this).
5. JAPAN:
Land of the rising sun, 3rd biggest economy (by
nominal GDP) and most developed country in the Asia-Pacific region. The
government initiated the program – The Global 30 Project in 2014 – aimed at
promoting internationalisation of academic environment of Japanese universities
and acceptance of excellent international students to study in Japan.
Furthermore, she has set a target of having 300,000 international students in
the country by 2020 (it achieved the 100,000 mark in 2003). As a result,
universities are focusing on making life easier for foreign students, from the
application process all the way through to finding a job after graduation to an
increasing number of schools offering their courses in English. Universities
are divided across Private, Public and National Universities. Generally, the
best schools are National universities. Japan has the highest number of highly
ranked universities in Asia (43, QS World University Rankings® 2018) which
includes: The University of Tokyo, Osaka University, Nagoya University, Kyoto
University, The Tokyo Institute of Technology, Kobe University, Tohoku
University etc. Tuition fees are different from admission fees, with the former
pegged at N1, 940, 000 to N2, 665, 742 (only for Law School) and the latter at
N931, 953 (paid only during the first year) annually. Students are also
expected to pay an annual examination fee ranging from N56, 000 to N99, 000
depending on the course, with Law being the highest. Students pay the same fees
for both undergraduate and graduate programs irrespective of one’s nationality.
6. INDIA:
An ICT, pharmaceutical and manufacturing hub. A
leader in the fields of sciences, mathematics and medicine. One of the fastest
growing economies and the 2nd most populated nation globally. Education in
India has received massive investments in recent years which has resulted in
her universities climbing the ranks globally and are generally affordable. The
following universities are ranked in the top 1000 globally according to the QS
World University Rankings® 2018 and The Times Education Rankings® 2018: Indian
Institute of Technology Bombay, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore, Indian
Institute of Technology Kanpur, University of Delhi, Jadvapur University,
University of Calcutta, Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur etc. Indian
universities offer courses in Standard English Language and Hindi. Fee
structure in most IIT (comprising of tuition and other fees, e.g. Library and
Caution fee) range from N1, 500, 000 to N2, 200, 000 annually for both
undergraduate and post-graduate programs. Fees depend on the school and
discipline, with medical courses at the zenith.
NB: Unlike other nations above, international students are
not allowed to work while studying in India.
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