Study in Benin
Who this applies to
Students (incl. international, mostly francophone West Africa) at Beninese universities. French-medium; public + Ministry-accredited private system.
Governing authority
Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MESRS). Degrees CAMES-recognized (francophone African accreditation council).
Degree system
Licence (3) · Master (2) · Doctorat — LMD/Bologna-aligned (francophone). French-language.
Admission
- How
- Baccalauréat (or equivalent) + program capacity; international students apply with legalized diplomas; some programs selective.
- Language
- French (proficiency required); minimal English-taught provision.
Tuition
- Public Nationals
- Low public fees for nationals; international/foreign students pay more — e.g. ~US$1,000/yr range reported at UAC (UniPage).
- Private
- Higher fees at private institutions.
- Source
- UniPage; eclbs list
Student visa & residence permit
Study visa for non-nationals (ECOWAS nationals have freer movement).
Scholarships
National scholarships (MESRS); CAMES/Francophonie & bilateral programs.
Sources & references
- system/foreign tuition — https://www.unipage.net/en/22171/abomey_calavi_university (2026-06-12)
- university list — https://www.eclbs.eu/post/list-of-universities-in-benin (2026-06-12)
Universities in Benin