List of universities in Africa

The list of universities in Africa gives an overview of all universities and colleges in Africa sorted by country. Further information such as the year of foundation, number of students, etc. is not entered here, but rather, if available, in the respective partial lists of the individual countries.

Egypt

• Ain Shams University of Cairo
• Alexandria University Alexandria
• al-Azhar University of Cairo
• al-Fayyum University of Cairo
• al-Minya University of Cairo
• American University in Cairo
• University of Assiut Assiut
• Bani-Suwayf University of Cairo
• Benha Banha University
• British University in Egypt
• Dar Comboni Institute for Arabic Studies
• German University in Cairo
• Helwan University Cairo
• Cairo University Cairo
• Nile University
• Port Said University Port Said
• Mansoura University
• Minufiya University Minufiya
• South Valley University
• Suez Canal University of Suez
• Université Française d'Égypte
• University of Tanta Tanta
• University of Zagazig Zagazig

for an extended overview see the list of universities in Egypt

Algeria

• Ouargla University
• Université Abou Bekr Belkaid Tlemcen
• Université Amar Telidji de Laghouat
• Université d'Alger
• University of Batna
• University of Béjaia
• University of Blida
• Université Ibn Khaldoun de Tiaret
• University of JIJEL
• University of Mostaganem
• Université M'hamed Bouguerra de Boumerdes
• Wahran University of Wahran

Angola

• Agostinho Neto University , Luanda and Huambo
• Universidade Independente de Angola , Luanda
• Catholic University of Angola , Luanda
• University of Lusíada , Luanda, Benguela and Cabinda
• Jean Piaget University of Angola , Luanda and Benguela
• Universidade Metodista de Angola
• Universidade Metropolitana
• Universidade Privada de Angola
• Universidade Oscar Ribas
• Universidade de Belas
• Universidade Gregorio Semedo
• Universidade Tecnica de Angola
• Universidade José Eduardo dos Santos , in Huambo
• Instituto Superior Politécnico do Huambo
• Universidade Katyavala Bwila
• Instituto Superior Politécnico do Cazenga

for an extended overview see list of universities in Angola

Equatorial Guinea

• Université Catholique de l'Afrique Central (UCAC)

Ethiopia

• University of Addis Ababa
• Haromaya University , Oromiyaa
• Bahir Dar University , Amhara
• University of Debub , Awassa
• Mekelle University , Tigray
• Jimma University , Oromiyaa
• Unity College , Addis Ababa
• Addis Ababa Business School
• Holy Trinity Theological College , Addis Ababa
• Ambo College of Agriculture , Oromiyaa
• Adama University , Oromiyaa
• Gonder College of Biological Medicine , Amhara
• Awasa Adventist College
• Arba Minch Water Technology College
• Hawasa University
• Alfa Distance Learning Institute , Harar
• Agro-Technical Training College , Harar
• Kotoebe Teachers Training College
• University for Postgraduate Studies in Telecommunications and Information Technology (GSTIT)

for a further overview see also the list of universities in Ethiopia

Benin

• Ecole du Patrimoine Africain
• Université d'Abomey-Calavi , Cotonou
• University of Parakou
• Université des Sciences et Technologies du Bénin , Cotonou and Porto Novo

Botswana

• University of Botswana
• Botswana International University of Science and Technology
• Botho University

Burkina Faso

• University of Ouagadougou
• Université Polytechnique de Bobo-Dioulasso
• University of Koudougou
• University of Ouagadougou II
• Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (UCAO)

Burundi

• University of Burundi

Djibouti

• University of Djibouti

Ivory Coast

• Institut Supérieur de Technologie de Côte d'Ivoire , Abidjan
• Université d'Abidjan Cocody
• Université d'Abobo-Adjamé
• Université de Bouaké
• Université des Sciences et Technologies de Côte d'Ivoire , Abidjan
• Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (UCAO)

Eritrea

• University of Asmara

Gabon

• Université Catholique de l'Afrique Central (UCAC)
• Université Omar Bongo

Gambia

• University of the Gambia , Serekunda-Kanifing
• Gambia College , Brikama
• Gambia Hotel School (GHS)
• Gambia Technical Training Institute , Serekunda-Kanifing
• International Business College , Bakau
• Management Development Institute (MDI), Serrekunda-Kanifing
• Rural Development Institute (RDI)

for an expanded overview see the list of universities and colleges in Gambia

Ghana

• Ashesi University
• Central University College
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
• University of Cape Coast
• University of Ghana
• Valley View University
• Université Catholique du Ghana (CUCG)

for an extended overview see the list of universities in Ghana

Guinea

• Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (UCAO)

Guinea-Bissau

• Universidade Amílcar Cabral
  • Faculdade de Direito Bissau
• Faculdade de Medicina Bissau
• Universidade Colinas de Boé
• Universidade Lusófona (branch of the university of the same name in Portugal)
• Instituto Jean Piaget (branch of the Portuguese Instituto Jean Piaget)

for an extended overview see the list of universities in Guinea-Bissau

Cameroon

• University of Buea
• University of Douala
• University of Dschang
• Université de Ngaoundéré
• University of Yaoundé
• Université Catholique de l'Afrique Centrale (UCAC)

for an extended overview see list of universities in Cameroon

Canary Islands

• Universidad de La Laguna

Cape Verde

• Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (UCAO)

for an extended overview see the list of universities in Cape Verde

Kenya

• Adventist University of Africa , Nairobi
• Africa Nazarene University , Nairobi
• Aga Khan University , Nairobi
• Catholic University of Eastern Africa , Nairobi
• Daystar University , Nairobi
• University of Eastern Africa , Baraton
• Egerton University , Njoro
• Genco University , Nairobi
• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology , Nairobi
• Kabarak University , Kabarak
• KCA University , Nairobi
• Kenya Methodist University , Meru
• Kenyatta University , Nairobi
• Kimathi University College of Technology , Nyeri
• Kiriri Women's University of Science and Technology , Nairobi
• Maseno University , Maseno
• Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology , Kakamega
• Moi University , Eldoret
• Mt Kenya University , Thika
• University of Nairobi , Nairobi
• Pan Africa Christian University , Nairobi
• Presbyterian University of East Africa , Kikuyu
• St. Paul's University , Limuru
• Strathmore University , Nairobi
• United States International University , Nairobi

For an extended overview see the list of universities in Kenya

Democratic Republic of Congo

• Université de Mbujimayi, Fondation Cardinal Malula
• Université Notre-Dame du Kasayi (UKA)
• Université Catholique du Graben (UCG)
• Université catholique de Bukavu (UCB)
• Facultés Catholiques de Kinshasa (FACKIN)
• Université St. Augustin (USAKIN)

Republic of the Congo

• Université Marien Ngouabi (UMNG), Brazzaville
• Université libre du Congo (ULC), Brazzaville
• Technology campus of the Université Catholique de l'Afrique Central (UCAC) (with headquarters in Yaoundé , Cameroon), Pointe-Noire

Lesotho

• National University of Lesotho (NUL), Roma

Liberia

• AME Zion University
• College of West Africa (CWA)
• Cuttington University College
• University of Liberia
• Stella Maris Polytechnic
• United Methodist University of Liberia (UMU)
• William VS Tubman University

for an extended overview, see list of universities and colleges in Liberia

Madagascar

• Université d'Antananarivo
• Catholic University of Madagascar (UCMA)

Malawi

• University of Malawi
• University of Mzuzu
• Catholic University of Malawi (CUNIMA)

Mali

• Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (UCAO)
• Université de Bamako (Université du Mali)
• University of Sankore at Timbuktu
• University of Timbuktu

for an extended overview see the list of universities in Mali

Morocco

• Ecole Mohammadia d'Ingénieurs
• Mohammed V University in Rabat
• Mohammed V University at Agdal in Rabat
• Mohammed V University in Souissi in Rabat
• Hassan II Ain Chok University in Casablanca
• Hassan II Mohammedia University in Mohammedia
• Sidi Mohammed Benabdellah University in Fez
• Mohammed Premier University in Oujda
• Moulay Ismail University in Meknes
• Cadi Ayyad University in Marrakech
• Ibnou Zohr University in Agadir
• Chouaib Doukkali University in El Jadida
• Hassan Premier University in Settat
• Ibn Tofail University in Kenitra
• Abdelmalek Essaâdi University in Tétouan
• Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane
• University of al-Qarawīyīn in Fez
• Soultan Moulay Sliman University

for an extended overview see the list of universities in Morocco

Mauritania

• Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (UCAO)
• University of Nouakchott
• Ecole Normale Supérieure de Nouakchott
• Institut Supérieur d'Etudes Professionnelles (ISEP)
• Mauritanian Institute for Oceanographic Research and Fisheries (IMROP)

for an extended overview see the list of universities in Mauritania

Mauritius

• University of Mauritius
• Université Catholique du Mozambique (CUMO)

for an extended overview see list of universities in Mauritius

Mozambique

• Universidade Eduardo Mondlane , Maputo
• Universidade Pedagogica , Maputo
• Universidade Catolica de Mocambique , Beira
• Universidade Jean Peaget de Mocambique
• Universidade Lurio
• Universidade Politecnica
• Universidade Sao Tomas
• Universidade Zambeze
• Universidade Tecnica de Mocambique
• Universidade Mussa Bin Bique
• Instituto Superior de Ciencias de Saude
• Instituto superior Politecnica de Manica
• Instituto Superior de Ciencias e Tecnologias de Mocambique
• Instituto Superior de Transportes e Comunicacoes
• Escola Superior de Economia e Gestao
• Universidade Pedagógica Sagrada Família

for an extended overview see the list of universities in Mozambique

Namibia

→ Main article : List of universities in Namibia

Niger

• Abdou Moumouni University Niamey
• Dan Dicko Dan Koulodo University Maradi
• Islamic University of Say
• University of Agadez
• University of Diffa
• University of Dosso
• University of Tahoua
• University of Tillabéri
• University of Zinder

Nigeria

→ Main article : List of universities in Nigeria

Rwanda

• Université nationale du Rwanda
• Université Catholique de Kabgayi (UCK)

for an extended overview see the list of universities in Rwanda

Zambia

• Copperbelt University
• University of Zambia
• Cavendish University Zambia
• Mulungushi University
• National Institute of Public Administration
• Northrise University
• Zambia Catholic University
• Zambian Open University

for an extended overview see list of universities in Zambia

Sao Tome and Principe

• Instituto Superior Politécnico (ISP) (polytechnic college)
• Instituto Universitário de Contabilidade, Administração e Informática (IUCAI) (University of Accounting, Administration and Information Technology)
• Universidade Lusíada (branch of the Portuguese University of Lusíada )
• Universidade Pública de São Tomé e Príncipe (state university, under construction)

for an extended overview see the list of universities in São Tomé and Príncipe

Senegal

• Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (UCAO)
• ISM Dakar
• Université du Sahel
• Suffolk University Dakar campus
• Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar
• Université Gaston Berger de Saint-Louis
• Université de Thiés
• Université Polytechnique de l'Ouest Africain (UPOA)
• University of Ziguinchor

Seychelles

• Seychelles Polytechnic

for an extended overview see the list of universities in the Seychelles

Sierra Leone

→ Main article : List of universities in Sierra Leone

Zimbabwe

→ Main article : List of universities in Zimbabwe

Somalia

• Amoud University , Boorama
• University of Gedo , Baardheere
• University of Hiiraan , Beledweyne
• Boosaaso College , Boosaaso
• National University of Somalia , Mogadishu
• University of Nugaal , Las Anod
• East African University , Boosaaso
• Plasma University , Mogadishu
• Bardera Polytechnic University , Bardera
• Puntland State University , Garoowe
• Somaliland University of Technology , Hargeysa
• Baidoa University , Baidoa
• Benadir University , Mogadishu
• Burao University , Burao
• Hargeysa University , Hargeysa
• Kismayo University , Kismayo
• Mogadishu University , Mogadishu

for an extended overview see list of universities in Somalia

South Africa

• University of the Free State , Bloemfontein, Phuthaditjhaba
• Fort Hare University , Alice, East London, Bisho
• Rhodes University , Grahamstown
• University of Cape Town , Cape Town
  • South African College of Music , Rondebosch
• University of KwaZulu-Natal , Durban, Pietermaritzburg, Westville
• Limpopo University , Medunsa, Sovenga
• Northwest University , Potchefstroom, Mafikeng, Vanderbijlpark and Mankwe
• University of Pretoria , Pretoria
• Stellenbosch University , Stellenbosch
• University of the Western Cape , Cape Town-Bellville
• Witwatersrand University , Johannesburg
• University of Johannesburg , Johannesburg
• Nelson Mandela University , Port Elizabeth, George
• University of South Africa , Pretoria
• Venda University , Thohoyandou
• Walter Sisulu University , Mthatha, East London, Queenstown and Butterworth
• University of Zululand , KwaDlangezwa near Empangeni
• Monash South Africa , Roodepoort
• Tshwane University of Technology , Pretoria (Tshwane), Nelspruit, Polokwane, eMalahleni
• Central University of Technology , Bloemfontein
• Mangosuthu Technikon , Umlazi
• Durban University of Technology
• Cape Peninsula University of Technology
• Tshwane Technical University
• Technical University of Vaal
• St. Augustine College of South Africa

for an extended overview see also List of Universities in South Africa

Sudan

• Academy of Medical Sciences (Sudan)
• Academy of Medical Sciences and Technology, Khartoum
• Ahfad University for women
• Omdurman Islamic University
• Khartoum College Of Medical Sciences
• Mycetoma Research Center
• Omdurman Ahlia University
• Sudan Bayan College Science and Technology
• The College of Engineering Sciences at Sudan University
• The College of Languages ​​at Sudan University of Science and Technology
• University of al-Jazirah
• University of Khartoum
• University of Kordofan
• Sudan University of Science and Technology

South Sudan

• Catholic University of South Sudan
• University of Juba

→ Main article : List of universities in South Sudan

Swaziland

• Limkokwing University of Creative Technology
• University of Eswatini

for an extended overview see list of universities in Swaziland

Tanzania

• International Medical & Technological University
• Tumaini University
• Teofilo Kisanji University (TEKU)
• University of Arusha
• University of Dar es Salaam
• Mzumbe University
• St. Augustine University Tanzania (SAUT)

Togo

• Université du Bénin
• Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest (UCAO)
• Université des sciences et technologies du Togo (UST-TG)

Chad

• Université Catholique de l'Afrique Central (UCAC)

Tunisia

• Université du 7 November à Carthage
• University of Gabès
• Université de Gafsa
• University of Jendouba
• University of Kairouan
• University of Manouba
• University of Monastir
• University of Tunis
• Université de Tunis El Manar
• Université de Sfax
• University of Sousse
• Université Ezzitouna
• Université Libre de Tunis

Uganda

• Bugema University
• Mbale Islamic University
• Kyambogo University, Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo
• Makerere University
• Mbarara University
• Uganda Christian University
• Uganda Martyrs University (Université Martyrs de l'Uganda (UMU))
• Mountains of the Moon University (Fort Portal)

Central African Republic

• University of Bangui
• Université Catholique de l'Afrique Central (UCAC)

Other

• African Virtual University