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Safest Study Destinations in 2021 are New Zealand and Canada – Navitas
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New Zealand and Canada have been ranked the most stable and safest study destinations for international students. This comes after global education provider Navitas conducted a [survey](https://insights.navitas.com/entry-is-key-for-international-students-looking-to-study-abroad/) last fall semester.
The report included 300 agents from 54 countries of the world last September 2020. Meanwhile, numbers show that the United Kingdom (UK) is performing very well in international student recruitment competitions.
Furthermore, the Navitas survey reports that New Zealand, Canada, and Australia are considered among the safest study destinations. However, students don’t see these countries as very open and welcoming like the United Kingdom.
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### **A Closer Look At Navitas’ Data**
New Zealand, seen to be the safest and most stable, was also the least open and welcoming. Seventy-five percent of the respondents agreed with this consensus.
On another note, 65% of the agents agreed that the Canadian government’s handling of the pandemic had made Canada a more attractive study destination.
While UK lags a little behind at a 59% level of agreement, the survey notes that COVID-19 response is not a deal-breaker for international students.
### **Welcoming Countries Gaining Traction Over Safest Study Destinations**
“It would appear that the way governments have handled the coronavirus is becoming less of a choice factor \[for study destinations\] as the pandemic evolves,” the Navitas report explained.
As per attracting international students as a study destination, the Head of Strategic Insights and Analytics at Navitas as well as the report’s author, Jon Chew, said that for agents think it is more important if a country has a reputation for being open and welcoming rather than having a reputation as a safe and stable destination.
“One of the most significant findings of the September survey is the shift in perceptions of the UK’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis. Opinions on the UK’s handling have improved substantially since the first round of research in May 2020,” the study continues.
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While pandemic response remains a relevant factor, international students’ perceptions of study destinations are swiftly changing.
In summation, **a country’s reputation as being ‘open and welcoming’ is currently more important than its reputation as being ‘safe and stable’** **when it comes to its attractiveness as a study destination.**
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Masters level
- Willing to study in United Kingdom
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Safest Study Destinations in 2021 are New Zealand and Canada – Navitas?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Masters level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to United Kingdom for the duration of the programme.
Is the Safest Study Destinations in 2021 are New Zealand and Canada – Navitas fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.