Study in Senegal

Who this applies to

Students at Senegalese universities. French-medium; UCAD (Dakar) dominant + regional public universities.

Governing authority

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

Degree system

Licence (3) · Master (2) · Doctorat — LMD; French-language.

Admission

How

Baccalauréat + Campusen/national orientation; international students apply with legalized diplomas.

Language

French.

Tuition

Public

Low public fees (heavily subsidized; UCAD historically near-free).

Note

Major regional HE hub; hosts many West African international students; Dakar is a Francophonie centre.

Student visa & residence permit

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

Scholarships

National scholarships; Francophonie/AUF; France & regional bilateral.

Sources & references

• system/list — https://www.unirank.org/sn/public/ (2026-06-12)
• UCAD scale — https://www.borgenmagazine.com/higher-education-in-senegal/ (2026-06-12)