Colleges & Universities in Chad

Universities in Chad

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Overview

What are the most popular Universities and Colleges in Chad? uniRank answers this question by publishing the 2025 Chadian University Ranking of 9 Chadian higher-education institutions meeting the following uniRank selection criteria:

  • being chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Chad
  • offering at least three-year bachelor's degrees or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees
  • delivering courses predominantly in a traditional, non-distance education format

2025 Ranking of Chadian Universities

2025 University Sub-rankings by Regions

The Republic of Chad is divided into 23 regions (French: régions), including the autonomous city of N'Djamena, which serves as the nation’s capital. The majority of higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are located in N'Djamena, making it the educational hub of the country. The following uniRank league tables and sub-rankings consider all regions that include at least one Chadian higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.


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NDjamena (4)  

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Higher Education in Chad

The Higher Education System in Chad

The higher education system in Chad is supervised by the Ministry of Higher Education, Research, and Innovation. It comprises both public and private universities, specialized higher institutes, and schools. The system is regulated under Law 16/PR/PM/2006.

Types of higher education institutions in Chad

Chad has several types of higher education institutions:

  1. Université: universities offer a range of academic programs and research opportunities.
  2. Grande Ecole: these are specialized institutions focused on specific fields such as engineering or business.
  3. Institut universitaire spécialisé: specialized higher institutes that provide focused programs in certain academic disciplines.
  4. Centre spécialisé: these centers offer vocational and technical training in specialized fields.

Access to higher education in Chad

Access to higher education in Chad requires the Baccalauréat, which is awarded after secondary education. Alternatively, students may enter through a special entrance exam. Foreign students must meet similar qualifications or pass an entrance exam, and proficiency in French or Arabic is required.

Languages of instruction in Chad

The primary languages of instruction in Chad are French and Arabic, reflecting the country's bilingual nature.

Stages of higher education in Chad

  1. First stage: the first stage lasts for three years and leads to a Licence.
  2. Second stage: the second stage lasts for two years and leads to a Master’s degree.
  3. Third stage: the third stage involves research and leads to a Doctorate after three years of study, with the Doctorat in Medicine requiring seven years.

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