Study in Cameroon

Who this applies to

Students (incl. international, esp. from Central Africa & Nigeria) at Cameroonian universities. Officially BILINGUAL: French- and English-medium dual systems coexist.

Governing authority

Ministry of Higher Education (MINESUP). Unique dual French/British education model (1996 Constitution).

Degree system

French-system universities: LMD (Licence/Master/Doctorat). Anglophone (Buea, Bamenda): British-style Bachelor/Master/PhD. CAMES-recognized.

Admission

How

Baccalauréat (francophone) or GCE Advanced Level (anglophone) / equivalent; some programs use competitive entrance (concours). International students apply directly.

Language

French and/or English depending on the university; the country is officially bilingual.

Tuition

Public

Low — average ~US$1,000/yr or less (state universities are heavily subsidized; registration fees modest).

Private

Higher fees.

Source

educations.com; AACRAO EDGE

Student visa & residence permit

Study visa for non-nationals; CEMAC nationals freer movement.

Scholarships

National (MINESUP) scholarships; Francophonie/Commonwealth & bilateral.

Sources & references

• bilingual system/tuition — https://www.educations.com/countries/cameroon (2026-06-12)
• dual French/British model — https://www.aacrao.org/edge/country/cameroon (2026-06-12)