List of universities in Africa

This is a list of universities in Africa, along with many in the developing world, face problems like fast-growing student numbers and competition from unregulated degree programmes. Overcrowding has forced institutions like Uganda's Makerere University to hold lectures in shifts, with classes held at nights and weekends.

Lists by country

The following pages contain lists of universities in African countries:

Algeria

See also List of universities in Algeria

• University of Algiers
• University of Annaba
• University of Batna
• University of Laghouat
• University of Oran Es-Senia
• Abu Bakr Belkaid Tlemcen University
• Amar Telidji University of Laghouat
• Faculty of Medicine of Algiers
• Ibn Khaldoun University of Tiaret
• National College preparatory studies ingéniorat
• National Institute of Mechanical Engineering
• National Polytechnic School of Algiers
• University of Blida
• University of Boumerdes M'hamed Bouguerra
• University of Jijel
• University of Mostaganem
• University of Ouargla
• University of Science and Technology Houari Boumediene

Benin

• University of Abomey-Calavi
• University of Parakou
• University of Science and Technology of Benin (USTB) - Cotonou
• University of Applied Sciences and Management Porto Novo

Burundi

• University of Burundi
• University of Lake Tanganyika
• University of Mwaro
• University of Ngozi

Ethiopia

• Addis Ababa University

Egypt

• Ain Shams University
• Cairo University
• Arab Academy for Science and Technology
• American University in Cairo (AUC)
• Al-Azhar University (established in 975 AD)
• Alexandria University (established in 1942)
• Mansoura University (established in 1962)
• Assiut University
• Tanta University
• Seuz Canal University
• Banha University
• Zagazig University
• Misr University For Science & Technology (MUST) (established in 1996)
• Misr International University (MIU)
• Helwan University
• Sohag University
• South Valley University
• Minufiya University
• Al-Minya University
• German University in Cairo (GUC)
• British University in Cairo
• Université Française d'Égypte (UFE) (established in 2002)
• Al-Ahram Canadian University (ACU) (established 2005)
• Arab Academy for Science and Technology and Maritime Transport (AASTMT) (established 1972)
• Delta University for Science and Technology (established in 2007)
• Future University in Egypt (established in 2006)
• October 6 University (established in 1996)
• Sinai University (established in 2006)

Ghana

• University of Ghana, Legon - Accra
• Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology - Kumasi
• University of Cape Coast - Cape Coast
• Regent University College of Science and Technology -Accra.
• Ghana Telecom University College
• University of Development Studies - Tamale
• Methodist University College of Ghana, Dansoman - Accra
• Islamic University College of Ghana, East Legon - Accra
• Catholic University, Fiapre - Sunyani
• University of Education - Winneba
• Central University, Mataheko - Accra
• Ashesi University College, Labone - Accra
• Valley View University, Dodowa - Gt. Accra
• Pentecost University College
• University of Mines and Technology - Tarkwa

Ivory Coast

• Higher Institute of Technology of Ivory Coast (IST-CI) - Abidjan
• National Polytechnic Institute Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INPHB) - Yamoussoukro
• University of Abobo-Adjamé - Abidjan
• University of Bouaké - Bouaké
• University of Cocody - Abidjan
• University of Science and Technology of Ivory Coast (UST-CI) - Abidjan

Kenya

• University of Nairobi
• Kenyatta University
• Moi University
• Egerton University
• Maseno University
• Catholic University of Eastern Africa
• University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
• Daystar University
• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
• Africa Nazarene University
• Kabarak University
• Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
• St. Paul's University Limuru
• Strathmore University
• United States International University (USIU)

Liberia

• Cuttington University College
• United Methodist University

Madagascar

• University of Antananarivo
• University of Antsiranana
• University of Fianarantsoa
• University of Mahajanga
• University of Toamansina
• University of Toléara

Malawi

• University of Malawi
• University of Mzuzu

Mali

• University of Bamako - Bamako

Mauritania

• University of Nouakchott - Nouakchott

Mozambique

• University of Eduardo Mondlane
• Universidade Católica de Moçambique

Namibia

• Polytechnic of Namibia - Windhoek
• University of Namibia - Windhoek
• International University of Management -Windhoek
• Monitronics Success College - Windhoek
• Institute of Information Technology - Windhoek
• ILSA Independent College (ILSA) - Windhoek
• Katutura Community college -in Katutura, Windhoek

Niger

• University Abdou Moumouni - Niamey
• University Popular of Niamey - Niamey

Nigeria

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka
• University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
• Federal University of Technology Akure - Ondo State
• University of Lagos - Akoka Lagos
• Lagos State University - Lagos
• Obafemi Awolowo University - Ile-Ife, Osun State
• University of Calabar - Cross River State
• Cross River State College of Technology - Cross River State
• University of Ibadan - Oyo
• University of Abuja - Abuja
• Covenant University
• Babcock University - Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State
• Abia State University - Abia
• Bayero University - Kano
• Olabisi Onabanjo University - Ogun state
• University of Port Harcourt - Rivers State
• Adekunle Ajasin University - Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State
• University of Ibadan - Oyo State
• Redeemers University of Nigeria
• Ambrose Alli University - Ekpoma, Edo State
• University of Benin - Edo State
• Federal University of Technology - Minna, Niger State
• University of ilorin-Ilorin,Kwara state
• Federal University of Technology - Owerri, Imo State
• Federal University of Technology - Yola, Adamawa State
• University of Ado-Ekiti - Ekiti State
• Babcock University
• Tai Solarin University of Education
• Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (ATBU)- Bauchi
• Adamawa State University - Mubi, Adamawa State
• American University of Nigeria - Yola, Adamawa State
• Delta state University, Abraka Delta State

Rwanda

• National University of Rwanda - Butare
• Kigali Independent University - Kigali

Senegal

• University Cheikh Anta Diop - Dakar
• University Gaston Berger - Saint-Louis
• University Dakar Bourguiba
• University of Ziguinchor
• University of Thiès
• University of Bambey
• University Amadou Hampaté Bâ - Dakar
• University of Sahel - Dakar

Somalia

• Makhir University - Badhan
• Amoud University - Borama
• Benadir University - Mogadishu
• Bosaso College - Bosaso
• EElO american university - Borama
• Burao University - Burao
• East Africa University - Bosaso
• East Somalia University - Qardho
• Garowe Teacher's College - Garowe
• Hargeisa University - Hargeisa
• Somaliland University of Technology (SUTECH) - Hargeisa
• Kismayo University - Kismayu
• University of Somalia (UNISO) - Mogadishu
• Galgadud Institute of Management Information Technology (GIMIT)- Dhusamreb
• Mogadishu University - Mogadishu
• Puntland State University - Garowe
• SIMAD UNIVERSITY-Mogadishu.

Somali National University - Mogadishu

• Bosaso University - Bosaso
• Nugaal University - Nugaal
• Hiiraan University - Hiiraan
• Plasma Umiversity - Baladweyne
• Baladweyne Univerrsity
• Gedo University - Gedo
• University of Southern Somalia - Baidoa
• Al-Neelain University - Mogadishu
• Umdurman University Mogadishu Branch
• African University - Mogadishu
• Al-Tiba University - Mogadishu
• The Indian Ocean University - Mogadishu
• Darul Ulum University - Mogadishu
• Furqaan University - Mogadishu

South Africa

Main article: List of universities in South Africa

South Sudan

• Akobo Heritage and Memorial University
• Juba National University (Juba City)
• Mayom Agricultural & Mechanical University (Mayom)
• Nasir International University (Nasir)
• Rumbek University, Rumbek
• The Bridge University, Juba
• The Catholic University of Sudan
• University of Bahr El-Ghazal, Wau
• University of Northern Bahr El-Ghazal, Aweil
• Upper Nile University (Malakal)
• Western Upper Nile University (Bentiu)
• Yei Agricultural and Mechanical University

Sudan

• Al-Ahfad University for Women
• Al-Bayan College of Science and Technology
• Al-Dalang University (Al-Dalang)
• Al-Fashir University (Al-Fashir)
• Al-Gadarif University
• Al-Imam El-Mahdi University (Kosti)
• Al-Neelain University
• Alzaiem Alazhari University (Khartoum North)
• Bakht Al-Ruda University, (Al-Dewaym)
• Blue Nile University, (Al-Damazeen)
• Dongola University
• Future University of Sudan, (Khartoum)
• International University of Africa
• Kassala University
• Nile Valley University
• Nyala University
• Omdurman Ahlia University
• Omdurman Islamic University
• Red Sea University, (Port Sudan)
• Shendi University
• Sinnar University
• Sudan Open University
• Sudan University of Science and Technology
• National Ribat University (Khartoum)
• University of Gezira (Wad Medani)
• University of The Holy Quraan and Islamic Sciences
• University of Khartoum
• University of Kordofan
• University of Medical Sciences and Technology
• University of West Kordofan, Al-Foula
• University of Zalengei

Zambia

• Northrise University - Ndola
• Zambian Open University - Lusaka
• University of Zambia - Lusaka
• Copperbelt University - Kitwe
• Mulungushi University - Kabwe
• Zambia Adventist University - Monze
• Cavendish University - Lusaka
• University of Lusaka - Lusaka
• Copperstone University - Kitwe
• Zambia Catholic University - Kalulushi
• AIBT - Lusaka

See also

• List of universities and colleges by country

References

• BBC article

External links

• List of Kenya Universities