Study in Djibouti

Who this applies to

Students at Djiboutian higher education. French-medium (Arabic influence); single public university.

Governing authority

Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche. CAMES-recognized; LMD.

Degree system

Licence (3) · Master (2) — LMD; French (Arabic also present).

Admission

How

Baccalauréat + capacity; international students apply with legalized diplomas.

Language

French (some Arabic).

Tuition

Public

Low public fees.

Note

Small, developing system established only in 2006; hosts Africa Centre of Excellence for Logistics & Transport (CEALT).

Student visa & residence permit

Study visa for non-nationals.

Scholarships

National scholarships; Francophonie/AUF; Arab/Gulf & French bilateral.

Sources & references

• system/sole-university — https://www.unirank.org/dj/ (2026-06-12)
• education context — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_Djibouti (2026-06-12)