Higher education in Guinea-Bissau is a baccalaureate degree, which usually takes 4-6 years to complete.

    Amilkar Cabral University, the first University in Guinea-Bissau, offers courses in education, law, medicine, veterinary medicine, engineering, agronomy, economics, sociology, modern languages and journalism. On average, it takes three years of study before getting a junior degree. Law students study for five years to earn a baccalaureate degree. Medical students need seven years, including internships, to earn a Medicina geral degree, which is equivalent to a doctor of Medicine. So far, postgraduate studies in Guinea-Bissau cannot be completed, it will have to be obtained abroad.

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    Conditions for admission to universities in Guinea-Bissau

    University admission requirements may be very different from institution to institution. However, in general they look like this:

• Academic documents-certificates of secondary education or any previous qualifications obtained.
• Application letter for admission.
• Contact details-personal and up-to-date contact details of the future student.
• Copy of your passport-your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
• Passport photos - no older than 6 months.
• Application fee - the student must pay the required application fees or show proof of scholarship.
• Health insurance.
• Visa.
• Proof of financial viability - it is necessary to confirm that the student's stay and studies are funded, whether it is a scholarship or personal funds.
• Motivation letter/personal portfolio.

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    To study in Guinea-Bissau, you will need a visa. You can apply for a visa for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months. To extend it, you will need to contact the relevant institutions in the country.

    Indicative list of documents required for obtaining a visa to Guinea-Bissau:

• Visa application letter.
• Completed visa application form.
• A valid international passport with a minimum validity period of 6 months.
• Confirmation of the availability of sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.
• Copies of plane tickets.
• Proof of residence.
• A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required.

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    Can a student combine their studies and work in Guinea-Bissau?

    So, students can combine their studies and work in Guinea-Bissau.

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    Is it possible to get a scholarship to study in Guinea-Bissau?

    So, international students can get a scholarship to study in Guinea-Bissau. There are such scholarship options: Bunting international postdoctoral fellowship, Fulbright fellowship, leadership Essay Contest, KDS Student Scholarship Competition, Benjamin A. Gilman International Fellowship, and others.