Study in Eritrea

Who this applies to

Students at Eritrean higher education. English-medium; a network of specialized public colleges (no single comprehensive university since 2006).

Governing authority

National Board for Higher Education / Ministry of Education.

Degree system

Bachelor degrees at specialized colleges; limited postgraduate. English-medium. Admission closely tied to the Sawa national-service programme (final secondary year + military service).

Admission

How

Secondary completion at Sawa + national matriculation; placement into colleges by results. International access limited.

Language

English.

Tuition

Public

State-funded/low fees; tied to national service obligations.

Note

System heavily state-controlled; brain drain & emigration significant.

Student visa & residence permit

Study visa for non-nationals (limited international enrolment).

Scholarships

State scholarships; limited bilateral.

Sources & references

• Asmara closure/reorganization — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Asmara (2026-06-12)
• colleges — https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/8009/7160 (2026-06-12)