Study in South Sudan

Who this applies to

Students at South Sudanese universities. English-medium (since 2011); small public system + private.

Governing authority

Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Technology.

Degree system

Bachelor + limited postgraduate. English-medium (switched from Arabic on independence from Sudan, 2011).

Admission

How

South Sudan Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) + ministry placement; international students apply directly.

Language

English.

Tuition

Public

Low/subsidized.

Note

World's newest country (2011); HE rebuilding amid conflict; many institutions relocated to Juba during war.

Student visa & residence permit

Study visa for non-nationals (EAC member).

Scholarships

Government & bilateral (limited).

Sources & references

• admission/ministry — https://mohest.gov.ss/assets/Attachements/ADMISSION%20GUIDE%20BOOK%20FOR%202024.pdf (2026-06-12)
• UoJ founding — https://uoj.edu.ss/ (2026-06-12)