Higher education in Sierra Leone

    There are only two universities in Sierra Leone: the University of Njala and the University of Sierra Leone. Njala University has the following educational areas: public health, social sciences, agriculture, environmental sciences, and technology. The University of Sierra Leone focuses on teaching, learning, and community engagement through various programs.

    To know the exact list of requirements for admission to universities in Sierra Leone, we recommend checking the current information on the universities' websites that interest you. Njala University website: https://www.njala.edu.sl/, where you can apply online. And the website of the University of Sierra Leone: https://usl.edu.sl/.

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    International students will need a residence permit to study in Sierra Leone.

    Residence permit for students

    A student is a person who has enrolled in full-time education and meets the requirements for admission as a student. In addition, the student must be able to support themselves financially (and dependents, if necessary).

    A student cannot work or engage in other economic activities. The residence permit will indicate the field of study and institution.

    A student can apply for an extended stay for study purposes if they provide evidence of regular attendance during the course. Foreign nationals who have not used their Student Residence Permit as a student will be refused an extension of their study visa.

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    The following documents are required to obtain a residence permit:

• Valid passport for the period of stay
• Two passport photos.
• School/other certificates of education
• Acceptance letter from a college/university in Sierra Leone
• Confirmation of sponsorship in the form of a financial statement from the sponsor.

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    Scholarships to study in Sierra LeoneScholarships to study in Sierra Leone

    Current scholarships for study in Sierra Leone can be found on the website of the Ministry of Technical and Higher Education of Sierra Leone in the "Scholarships" section.