Primary School in Togo is compulsory and free of charge. Due to its history as the French colony of Togoland, education in Togo follows a similar model at all stages as in France.

Schools are public, Christian or Islamic, but 10% of children still do not have a basic education.

International schools can be an ideal solution for a foreign student in Togo. There are two higher education institutions Université de Kara and Université de Lomé.

If you want to study as an African student, you won’t need to obtain a special student visa, but you may need to obtain a study permit and apply for an immigration visa that allows you to stay in Togo for more than 90 days. This is a process that can be carried out either at the Embassy of Togo in your country or on the website of the Supreme Commission of Togo.

Required documents for obtaining a student permit: 

• Photocopies Photocopies of your passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months.
• 2 photos with the size of the passport.
• Invitation letter and confirmation of admission to the University of Togo.
• A letter from the university confirming receipt of payment.
• Officially approved bank statement for the last 3 months.
• A letter of consent from your parents if you are under the age of 18. 
• Flight booking.
• Proof of residence in Togo.
• Sponsor's identity card, a photocopy of the sponsor's national identification card or international passport or driver's license.
• Certificates of vaccinations against yellow fever and typhoid fever.
• Insurance for the duration of your stay or confirmation of payment of the repatriation deposit.