Study in Guinea-Bissau

Who this applies to

Students at Bissau-Guinean higher education. Portuguese-medium; one public university + private.

Governing authority

Ministério da Educação Nacional.

Degree system

Licenciatura + limited postgraduate. Portuguese-language; Lusophone (PALOP) model.

Admission

How

Secondary completion + capacity; international students apply directly.

Language

Portuguese.

Tuition

Public

Low public fees.

Note

One of the world's poorest/politically fragile states; HE fragile (UAC closed 2008–2013); many study abroad in Portugal/Senegal.

Student visa & residence permit

Study visa for non-nationals (ECOWAS freer movement).

Scholarships

National; Portugal/CPLP bilateral; Francophonie/AUF (regional).

Sources & references

• only public university — https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=2020113020063535 (2026-06-12)
• history — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universidade_Am%C3%ADlcar_Cabral (2026-06-12)