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

Uganda

Uganda , officially the Republic of Uganda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Uganda is also known as the "Pearl of Africa". It is bordered on the east by Kenya, on the north by South Sudan, on the west by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, on the southwest by Rwanda, and on the south by...

's Makerere University

Makerere University

Makerere University , Uganda's largest and second-oldest higher institution of learning, , was first established as a technical school in 1922. In 1963 it became the University of East Africa, offering courses leading to general degrees from the University of London...

 to hold lectures in shifts, with classes held at nights and weekends.

Algeria

Algeria

Algeria , officially the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria , also formally referred to as the Democratic and Popular Republic of Algeria, is a country in the Maghreb region of Northwest Africa with Algiers as its capital.In terms of land area, it is the largest country in Africa and the Arab...

See also List of universities in Algeria

• University of Algiers
  University of Algiers
  The University of Algiers Benyoucef Benkhedda is a university located in Algiers, Algeria. It was founded in 1909 and is organized into seven faculties.-History:...
  
  
• University of Annaba
  Annaba University
  The University of Badji Mokhtar -Annaba- , Annaba University located in Annaba north eastern Cost of Algeria...
  
  
• University of Batna
  University of Batna
  The University of Batna is a public university in the city of Batna, Algeria. It was created in 1977 and has grown steadily since then; it is now one of the largest universities in North Africa. It presently has eight faculties and a total of over 31,000 students.-History:When the university was...
  
  
• University of Laghouat
  Laghouat University
  The University of Laghouat is a university in the city of Laghouat, the capital city of Laghouat Province in Algeria, North Africa. Established in 1986 and given full university status in 2001, it comprises a Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences, a Faculty of Engineering Sciences and a...
  
  
• University of Oran
  University of Oran
  University of Oran , or Es Sénia University , is a university located in western Algeria in the wilaya of Oran. It was established in November 1961 as part of the University of Algiers. On April 13, 1965 was made a separate campus, and on December 20, 1967 it became an independent University...
  
   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

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
• 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
• 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
• Deltas University college, Ghana

Ivory Coast

• Higher Institute of Technology of Ivory Coast (IST-CI) - Abidjan
• National Polytechnic Institute Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INPHB) - Yamoussoukro
• University of Abobo-Adjamé
  Université d'Abobo-Adjamé
  Université d'Abobo-Adjamé or the University of Abobo-Adjamé is part of the University of Cocody, one of two public universities in Abidjan, the economic capital of Côte d'Ivoire...
  
   - Abidjan
• University of Bouaké - Bouaké
• University of Cocody - Abidjan
• University of Science and Technology of Ivory Coast (UST-CI) - Abidjan

Kenya

• University of Nairobi
  University of Nairobi
  The University of Nairobi is the largest university in Kenya. Although its history as an educational institution goes back to 1956, it did not become an independent university until 1970 when the University of East Africa was split into three independent universities: Makerere University in...
  
  
• Kenyatta University
  Kenyatta University
  Kenyatta University, located in Nairobi, Kenya is the second largest public university in the country . The University is located in Kahawa, about from Nairobi's city centre, along the Nairobi-Thika road.- History :...
  
  
• Moi University
  Moi University
  Moi University is a Kenyan public university located in Eldoret, western Kenya. It is one of seven fully fledged public institutions of higher learning in Kenya...
  
  
• Egerton University
  Egerton University
  Egerton University is a public university; the main campus is in Njoro, near the city of Nakuru, Kenya. The chancellor is Ambassador Bethuel K Kiplagat and the vice chancellor is Professor J. K. Tuitoek.-History:...
  
  
• Maseno University
  Maseno University
  Maseno University is a university based in Maseno, near Kisumu, in Kenya and was founded in 1991. It is one of the seven public universities in Kenya. The University is located in Maseno Township along Kisumu-Busia road, some 25 km from Kisumu City and 400 km west of Nairobi. It has two campuses:...
  
  
• Catholic University of Eastern Africa
  Catholic University of Eastern Africa
  -History:CUEA was founded on 3 September in 1984 in Nairobi Kenya as a Graduate School of Theology, under the name the Catholic Higher Institute of Eastern Africa . The Institute was founded by the regional ecclesiastical authority known as Association of Member Episcopal Conferences of Eastern...
  
  
• University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
  University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
  The University of Eastern Africa, Baraton is a private coeducational Seventh-Day Adventist university located about 50 km from Eldoret Kenya. It offers various degrees in a number of graduate and undergraduate programs in the fields of Business, the Humanities, Agriculture, Technology, Health...
  
  
• Daystar University
  Daystar University
  Daystar is a Christian liberal arts university in Nairobi, Kenya.Daystar's original campus is close to Nairobi city centre, but here is no room to expand at that location. Therefore, in the last decade a new campus has been built at Athi River, some 40 km to the south-east of the city, on the...
  
  
• Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology
• Africa Nazarene University
  Africa Nazarene University
  Africa Nazarene University is a liberal arts university located in Ongata Rongai, Kenya affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. It is the first Nazarene liberal arts university established outside of the United States...
  
  
• Kabarak University
  Kabarak University
  Kabarak University is a purpose-built Christian based university on a 600 acre farm located twenty kilometres from Nakuru, Kenya on the Nakuru-Eldama Ravine road in Kenya's Rift Valley. The campus features an outdoor swimming pool, sports areas, tree-shaded lawns and residential facilities for...
  
  
• Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
• St. Paul's University Limuru
• Strathmore University
  Strathmore University
  Strathmore University is a private university based in Nairobi, Kenya. Strathmore College was started in 1961, as an Advanced level sixth form College offering science and arts subjects, by a group of professionals who formed a charitable educational trust...
  
  
• United States International University (USIU)

Madagascar

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

Namibia

• Polytechnic of Namibia
  Polytechnic of Namibia
  The Polytechnic of Namibia, locally also known as Poly or Polytechnic, is an institute of tertiary education in Windhoek, Namibia. It has been established by Act 33 / 1994 of the Namibian Parliament.-History:...
  
   - Windhoek
• University of Namibia
  University of Namibia
  The University of Namibia is the national university of Namibia, located in the Pioneers Park district of Windhoek. Established by an act of National Assembly on 31 August 1992, UNAM includes Colleges of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Economics & Management Science Education, Humanities and...
  
   - Windhoek
• International University of Management
  International University of Management
  The International University of Management is a private, state-recognized university based in Windhoek, Namibia with campuses in Swakopmund, Walvis Bay, Ongwediva....
  
   -Windhoek
• Monitronics Success College - Windhoek
• Institute of Information Technology - Windhoek
• ILSA Independent College (ILSA) - Windhoek
• Katutura Community college -in Katutura
  Katutura
  Katutura is a township of Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia. Katutura was created in 1961 following the forced removal of Windhoek's black population from the Old Location, which afterwards was developed into the suburb Hochland Park. Sam Nujoma Stadium, built in 2005, is located within Katutura...
  
  , Windhoek
  Windhoek
  Windhoek is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Namibia. It is located in central Namibia in the Khomas Highland plateau area, at around above sea level. The 2001 census determined Windhoek's population was 233,529...
  
  

Nigeria

• University of Nigeria, Nsukka
• University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus
• Federal University of Technology Akure
  Federal University of Technology Akure
  The Federal University of Technology Akure was founded in 1981 under a drive by the government of Nigeria to create universities that specialised in producing graduates with practical as well as theoretical knowledge of technologies...
  
   - 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

Rwanda

• National University of Rwanda
  National University of Rwanda
  The National University of Rwanda is the largest university in Rwanda. It is located at in the city of Butare and was established in 1963 by the government in cooperation with the Congregation of the Dominicans from the Province of Quebec.When it was established, the NUR had three divisions The...
  
   - 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
  Amoud University
  Amoud University is a university located in the city of Amoud, Borama in the northwestern Awdal region of Somalia.Local control of the city is disputed between Awdalland, a proposed autonomous state, and Somaliland, a self-declared republic that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region...
  
   - Borama
• Benadir University
  Benadir University
  Benadir University, or University of Benadir, abbreviated as BU, is a university located in Mogadishu, Somalia.-History:Benadir University was founded in 2002 as a medical school to help train Somali doctors.-Faculties:...
  
   - Mogadishu
• Bosaso College
  Bosaso College
  Bosaso College is a private university in Bosaso, the commercial capital of the autonomous Puntland region in northeastern Somalia. It is one of the newest colleges in the territory.-Overview:...
  
   - Bosaso
• EElO american university - Borama
• Burao University
  Burao University
  The University of Burao is an independent university established in 2004 in Burao, Somalia. It has been ranked as the 51st best university in Africa according to the Webometrics Ranking of World Universities.- Campuses :...
  
   - Burao
• East Africa University - Bosaso
• East Somalia University - Qardho
• Garowe Teacher's College - Garowe
• Hargeisa University
  University of Hargeisa
  The University of Hargeisa is a public university located in Hargeisa, the capital of Somaliland, a self-declared republic that is internationally recognized as an autonomous region of Somalia. The university has over 2,600 students, and operates on a four to six year system...
  
   - Hargeisa
• Somaliland University of Technology
  Somaliland University of Technology
  Somaliland University of Technology is the only stand-alone technical university in the Republic of Somaliland. It is located in Hargeisa, the capital city.-Overview:...
  
   (SUTECH) - Hargeisa
• Kismayo University
  Kismayo University
  Kismayo University is a private university located in Kismayo, Somalia's third largest city.-Background:The Kismaayo University was founded to enhance the skills and the knowledge of the region's population. The economy is agriculture-based and the secondary backbone of the Kismayo economy depends...
  
   - Kismayu
• University of Somalia (UNISO) - Mogadishu
• Galgadud Institute of Management Information Technology (GIMIT)- Dhusamreb
• Mogadishu University
  Mogadishu University
  Mogadishu University is a non-governmental university in Mogadishu, Somalia. As of 2011, its in the top 30 of African universities.-History:The idea to establish a non-governmental educational institution started in June 1993, after which time it took five years to develop and open the university...
  
   - Mogadishu
• Puntland State University
  Puntland State University
  Puntland State University is a university in Garowe, the capital of the Puntland region of Somalia.-History:The school traces its roots back to the Garowe School of Management, a women's school in Garowe offering courses in accounting, computer skills, business English and business management...
  
   - Garowe
• SIMAD UNIVERSITY-Mogadishu.

Somali National University - Mogadishu

• Bosaso University - Bosaso
• Nugaal University - Nugaal
• Hiiraan University - Hiiraan
• Gedo University
  University of Gedo
  University of Gedo is a public university in the city of Bardera situated in the Gedo region of Somalia.In the past, the higher education system in Somalia was mostly concentrated in the area near Mogadishu, the nation's capital...
  
   - 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 Sudan

• Akobo Heritage and Memorial University
  Akobo Heritage and Memorial University
  -Location:The university is located in the town of Akobo, in Akobo County, Jonglei State, in northeastern South Sudan, close to the International border with Ethiopia...
  
  
• Juba National University (Juba City)
• Mayom Agricultural & Mechanical University (Mayom
  Mayom, South Sudan
  Mayom is a community in Unity State of South Sudan to the west of Bentiu. It is the headquarters of Mayom County.-Location:Mayom was a major cattle trading center in Western Upper Nile , in Bul Nuer territory....
  
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• Nasir International University (Nasir)
• Rumbek University
  Rumbek University
  -Location:The university's temporary campus is currently housed on the premises of Rumbek Secondary School, in the town of Rumbek . Rumbek is situated in Rumbek Central County, Lakes State in central South Sudan. This location lies approximately , by road, northwest of Juba, the capital and largest...
  
  , Rumbek
  Rumbek
  Rumbek is a town in South Sudan.-Location:The town of Rumbek is located in Rumbek Central County, Lakes State in central South Sudan. This location lies approximately , by road, northwest of Juba, the capital and largest city in that country. Rumbek sits at an elevation of above sea level...
  
  
• The Bridge University
  The Bridge University
  -Location:The campus of The Bridge University is located in Altabara B neighborhood, in the city of Juba, the capital of South Sudan and the largest city in that country. This location lies in the southestern section of the city, close to the White Nile River, at the point where the road to Nimule...
  
  , Juba
• The Catholic University of Sudan
  The Catholic University of Sudan
  The Catholic University of Sudan is a public, Roman Catholic university located in Sudan and South Sudan.The university, under the management of the Society of Jesus, opened with an agreement of the Minister of Education Science and Technology of the Autonomous Government of Southern Sudan in...
  
  
• University of Bahr El-Ghazal
  University of Bahr El-Ghazal
  -Location:The university is located in the city of Wau, in Wau County, Western Bahr el Ghazal State, in the Bahr el Ghazal Region, in the northwstern part of South Sudan. Its location lies approximately , northwest of Juba, the capital and largest city in that country.-History:UBEG is a public...
  
  , Wau
• University of Northern Bahr El-Ghazal
  University of Northern Bahr El-Ghazal
  -Location:The university is located in the city of Aweil, in Aweil Central County, Northern State, in the Bahr el Ghazal Region, in northwstern ern South Sudan, near the International border with the Republic of Sudan...
  
  , Aweil
• Upper Nile University
  Upper Nile University
  -Location:The university's main campus is located in the town of Malakal, Upper Nile State on the banks of the White Nile River. This location lies approximately , by road, north of Juba, the capital and largest city in that country...
  
   (Malakal
  Malakal
  -Location:The city of Malakal is located in Malakal County, Upper Nile State, in the northeast of South Sudan, close to the International borders with the Republic of Sudan and with Ethiopia...
  
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• Western Upper Nile University
  Western Upper Nile University
  -Location:The public university, when established, will maintain its main campus in the town of Bentiu, in Rubkona County, Unity State, in northern South Sudan, close to the International border with the Republic of Sudan.-Overview:...
  
   (Bentiu
  Bentiu
  -Location:Bentiu is located in Rubkona County, Unity State, in northern South Sudan, near the International border with the Republic of Sudan. This location lies approximately , by road, northwest of Juba, the capital and largest city in the country. Bentiu sits on the southern banks of the Bahr...
  
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• Yei Agricultural and Mechanical University
  Yei Agricultural and Mechanical University
  -Location:The university is located in the city of Yei, in Yei County, Western Equatoria State, in southern South Sudan. The city of Yei is the capital of Yei County and is the second-largest city in the Equatoria Region of South Sudan, after Juba, the national capital...
  
  

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
  Al-Neelain University
  Al-Neelain University is a public university located in Khartoum, Sudan. It was founded in 1955.As of November 2004, Awad Haj Ali was the Vice-Chancellor of the university.The universtiy is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World....
  
  
• Alzaiem Alazhari University
  Alzaiem Alazhari University
  The Alzaiem Alazhari University located in Khartoum North. It was established in 1993 in memory of Ismail al-Azhari.It is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World.- Faculties :* Faculty of Engineering* Faculty of Medicine...
  
   (Khartoum North)
• Bakht Al-Ruda University, (Al-Dewaym)
• Blue Nile University
  Blue Nile University
  Blue Nile University is a public university located in Damazeen, Sudan.It was established in 1995.It is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World....
  
  , (Al-Damazeen)
• Dongola University
• Future University of Sudan, (Khartoum)
• International University of Africa
• Kassala University
  Kassala University
  Kassala University is a public university located in Kassala, Sudan.It was established in 1990 to replace the East University, and is an important institution for development in the east of Sudan....
  
  
• Nile Valley University
  Nile Valley University
  Nile Valley University or Wadi El-Neel University is a public university located in Khartum Sudan.It was founded in 1990.Nile Valley University is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World....
  
  
• Nyala University
  Nyala University
  Nyala University is a public university located in Nyala in South Darfur, Sudan.Nyala University is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World.It is also a member of the Association of African Universities....
  
  
• Omdurman Ahlia University
  Omdurman Ahlia University
  Omdurman Ahlia University is a community non-profit university in Omdurman, Sudan.It was opened on 1 November 1986 as Omdurman Ahlia College, and was upgraded to University status on 7 May 1995....
  
  
• Omdurman Islamic University
  Omdurman Islamic University
  Omdurman Islamic University is built on an area of size about 500 acres in Omdurman, Sudan. The school is basically oriented toward Islamic studies, yet, it serves other fields of studies as well such as engineering , agriculture and medicine ....
  
  
• Red Sea University
  Red Sea University
  Red Sea University is located in the city of Port Sudan, in the state of The Red Sea in northern Sudan...
  
  , (Port Sudan)
• Shendi University
  Shendi University
  Shendi University is a public university that was established in 1994, located in Shendi Sudan.It is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World....
  
  
• Sinnar University
• Sudan Open University
• Sudan University of Science and Technology
  Sudan University of Science and Technology
  Sudan University of Science and Technology, or SUST, is one of the main public universities in Khartoum, Sudan.It is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World....
  
  
• National Ribat University
  National Ribat University
  The National Ribat University is a university based in the city of Khartoum, Sudan.The President of the Republic is the sponsor of the University....
  
   (Khartoum)
• University of Gezira (Wad Medani)
• University of The Holy Quraan and Islamic Sciences
• University of Khartoum
  University of Khartoum
  The University of Khartoum ia a multi-campus, co-educational university located in Khartoum. It is the largest and oldest university in Sudan. UofK was founded as Gordon Memorial College in 1902 and established in 1956 when Sudan gained independence...
  
  
• University of Kordofan
  University of Kordofan
  The University of Kordofan is one of the largest universities in Sudan located in Al-Obied 560 Km to the southwest of Khartoum. It was founded in 1990...
  
  
• University of Medical Sciences and Technology
  University of Medical Sciences and Technology
  The University of Medical Sciences and Technology is a mainly medical oriented college in Khartoum, Sudan. It is located in the Riyad district of Khartoum. It first opened its doors in 1996 with a student body of only forty students and two faculties...
  
  
• University of West Kordofan
  University of West Kordofan
  The University of Western Kordofan is a university in the state of Western Kordofan, Sudan. It is based in Al-Foula, but has campuses in Khartoum, Babanusa, Balnhod and Abozbd....
  
  , Al-Foula
  Al-Foula
  El-Fula is a town in South Kordufan, Sudan.It is the home of the University of West Kordofan....
  
  
• University of Zalengei

Zambia

• Northrise University
  Northrise University
  Northrise University is a nationally accredited, private, Christian, university located in Ndola, Zambia in Sub-Saharan Africa. The school was founded in 2003 by Dr. Moffat and Mrs. Doreen Zimba....
  
   - 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

External links

• List of Kenya Universities