Universities in Benin

Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 24 Universities in Benin

The Republic of Benin is divided into 12 departments (French: départements), which are further subdivided into 77 communes. The majority of higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are located in the Littoral department, situated in the southern part of the country. This department hosts Benin's largest city, Cotonou, and is the smallest in terms of area. The following uniRank league tables and sub-rankings consider all departments that include at least one Beninese higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Atlantique (1)  
Borgou (1)  
Littoral (18)  
Oueme (2)  
Plateau (1)  
Zou (1)  

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The Higher Education System in Benin

The higher education system in Benin is overseen by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche scientifique and comprises both public and private institutions. It follows the Bologna system (LMD), introduced in 2011/2012, which includes a three-tier structure.

Types of higher education institutions in Benin

Higher education in Benin is offered by the following types of institutions:

1. Université: universities provide broad, multidisciplinary education and research opportunities, offering degrees at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
2. Grande École: these specialized schools focus on professional education in fields such as business, engineering, or the arts, and offer technical or vocational degrees.
3. Institut: institutes offer professional and technical training, typically leading to qualifications such as the BTS (Brevet de Technicien supérieur).

Access to higher education in Benin

To gain admission to higher education in Benin, students must have completed secondary education and hold the Baccalauréat, the national secondary school certificate. Some institutions may require competitive examinations for entry.

Languages of instruction in Benin

The primary language of instruction in Benin's higher education system is French.

Stages of higher education in Benin

1. First stage: the first stage leads to the Licence and typically lasts three years.
2. Second stage: the second stage is the Master’s degree, which takes 1-2 years to complete after the Licence.
3. Third stage: the doctoral stage follows the Master’s degree and typically lasts 3 years, leading to the Doctorat.

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