Choosing the right university is one of the biggest decisions a student makes. This directory helps you find recognised universities across Africa, organised by country and town, with links to official websites so you can check programmes, fees and admission requirements yourself. We are building it country by country, and every list is checked against official sources before publication.
Browse by country
How to use this directory
- Pick the country and town where you would like to study.
- Read the short description of each university to see what it is known for.
- Open the official website and check the exact programme, entry requirements and fees.
- Confirm accreditation with the national regulator: NCHE in Uganda, CUE in Kenya and TCU in Tanzania.
- Look for scholarships and financial aid on the university website and in our scholarships directory.
What to check before you apply
- Accreditation: both the university and the programme must be recognised.
- Entry requirements: subject combinations, grades and any tests.
- Total cost: tuition, accommodation, and living costs.
- Professional recognition: important for health, law, engineering and education.
- Learning experience: facilities, internships, and support services.
Planning to study abroad?
If you want to study outside your home country, read our destination guides for Germany, Canada, the UK, the USA, China and South Africa, and our guides to student visas and the real cost of studying abroad.
Help us keep the directory accurate
If a university is missing, a link has changed or a detail is out of date, contact us and we will review it. Read our Editorial Policy to see how we verify information.
Listings are for guidance and are not rankings or endorsements. See our Disclaimer.