From West Africa to the World

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

Networking plays a pivotal role in West African students’ decision-making process when selecting a study destination.

70% of West African students are motivated by the opportunity to build strong professional networks, seeing it as a crucial step toward career success.

Discover more insights like this in From West Africa to the World, based on responses from over 22,000 students across the region.

In the report, 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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