Study in Comoros

Who this applies to

Students at Comorian higher education. French-medium (with Arabic for Islamic studies).

Governing authority

Ministère de l'Éducation Nationale. CAMES-recognized; LMD.

Degree system

Licence (3) · Master (2) — LMD; French (+ Arabic). Founded its university only in 2003.

Admission

How

Baccalauréat + capacity; high student demand vs limited capacity.

Language

French (and Arabic for Islamic/social sciences).

Tuition

Public

Low public fees.

Note

System under pressure: high demand, graduate unemployment, brain drain, limited infrastructure.

Student visa & residence permit

Study visa for non-nationals.

Scholarships

National scholarships; Francophonie/AUF; Arab/Islamic bilateral; many Comorians study abroad (France, Madagascar, etc.).

Sources & references

• system/sole university — https://www.eclbs.eu/post/list-of-universities-in-comoros (2026-06-12)
• challenges — https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=2016070208521759 (2026-06-12)