Study in Mauritania

Who this applies to

Students at Mauritanian higher education. Arabic + French; dominated by the national university.

Governing authority

Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique. CAMES/LMD; Arab universities association.

Degree system

Licence (3) · Master (2) · Doctorat — LMD; Arabic + French (Arabization in some faculties).

Admission

How

Baccalauréat + capacity; international students apply with legalized diplomas.

Language

Arabic and French.

Tuition

Public

Low public fees.

Note

Small Saharan state; HE concentrated in Nouakchott.

Student visa & residence permit

Study visa for non-nationals.

Scholarships

National scholarships; Arab/Gulf & Francophonie; bilateral.

Sources & references

• history/merger — https://whed.net/institutions/IAU-019633 (2026-06-12)
• profile — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Nouakchott_Al_Aasriya (2026-06-12)