Study in Lesotho

Who this applies to

Students at Lesotho higher education. English-medium; dominated by the National University of Lesotho.

Governing authority

Ministry of Education and Training; Council on Higher Education (CHE).

Degree system

Bachelor + postgraduate. English-medium; British/COSC-influenced.

Admission

How

COSC/LGCSE (Cambridge Overseas School Certificate, credit in English) + capacity; international students apply directly.

Language

English.

Tuition

Public

Subsidized for nationals (government bursary/NMDS loan-bursary).

Note

Small landlocked state; many students cross to South Africa.

Student visa & residence permit

Study/residence permit for non-nationals (SADC).

Scholarships

NMDS (National Manpower Development Secretariat) loan-bursary; SADC.

Sources & references

• founding/tuition — https://whed.net/detail_institution.php?KDo2MF0sMyhVLSNEYApgCg== (2026-06-12)
• official — https://nul.ls/ (2026-06-12)