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Between a 1-year diploma program in Finland and a 1-year master's program in the UK, which do you think I should choose? I have the budget for both, though the diploma is more affordable.

oloyemeji:
Between a 1-year diploma program in Finland and a 1-year master's program in the UK, which do you think I should choose? I have the budget for both, though the diploma is more affordable.

look at post study options after your studies, currently the UK grants you a 2 year post study visa as for Finland try and find out what options are available to visa wise after your study which enables you to stay legally in the country.

Thank you

oloyemeji:
Between a 1-year diploma program in Finland and a 1-year master's program in the UK, which do you think I should choose? I have the budget for both, though the diploma is more affordable.

I don't know your plan henceforth after studies, but I will say "None of the above"... Find another country bro

There’s no work in Finland. You are better off in the UK

oloyemeji:
Between a 1-year diploma program in Finland and a 1-year master's program in the UK, which do you think I should choose? I have the budget for both, though the diploma is more affordable.

its better to play sporty bet with the money

oloyemeji:
Between a 1-year diploma program in Finland and a 1-year master's program in the UK, which do you think I should choose? I have the budget for both, though the diploma is more affordable.

A diploma is not a recognised academic degree in most countries. You would have to top it with a structured academic degree. You are an immigrant - a Black African one for that matter. You are not an African American or a Black South African. So, you have to be intentional with your choices before spending hard currency in certain places. It is not a scholarship aka free money. What program do you intend to pursue? What work experiences do you have currently? Are you willing to learn a new language? What are the employment opportunities for non-native citizens, especially Black Africans? Do the native citizens have enough good jobs, such that there are jobs available for non-native foreigners? What is the process of obtaining/issuing a work visa/permit for foreign graduates from RECOGNISED universities in the country?

P.S. A native is Finnish, aka White Scandinavian or White English. A non-native citizen is a non-White European who is a naturalised citizen. You are now a non-native foreigner.