Higher education in Guinea consists of the following degrees: first undergraduate degree (2 years), second undergraduate degree (1 year), master's degree (2 years), doctoral degree (3-7 years).

    Guinea has 40 institutions of higher education, both public and private, which are controlled by the Ministry of higher education and research.

    The most popular universities in Guinea are Gamal Abdel Nasser University in Conakry and Julius Nyerere University of Kankan. Both universities offer all higher education degrees in most disciplines, including medicine and the medical profession.

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    International students will need a long-term visa (VLS) to study in Guinea.

    This visa is electronic. You need to apply for an electronic visa (eVisa) on the official visa website of the Republic of Guinea https://www.paf.gov.gn/visa by selecting your country and visa type – Long-Term Visa (VLS).

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    Conditions for obtaining a long-term visa for Guinea for the purpose of studying:

• passport valid for at least 6 months
• a scanned copy of the page with the data of a valid passport
• scanned copy of the previous visa (Prorogation Visa)
• valid return ticket
• yellow fever vaccination certificate
• an insurance policy that guarantees repatriation.
• certificate of registration or re-registration issued by the authorities of the educational institution for students.
• or an internship agreement for interns.

    Long-term visa validity period: 1 year from the date of issue.

    Price: 150 dollars USA.

    The approval process for eVISA, the documents required upon arrival at Guinea checkpoints are the same as for other types of eVISA (given in the general rules of entry to Guinea).

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

    In particular, there are such scholarships as Fulbright Scholarships, leadership essay contest, KDS Student Scholarship Competition, International Girls Scholarship, Benjamin A. Gilman international scholarship, etc. 

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    Can a student combine their studies and work in Guinea?

    So, in Guinea, students are allowed to combine work and study. International students can find part-time work in Guinea to earn additional funds to support their studies or extracurricular activities.