For each destination, the steps explained simply, from admission to your arrival, whether you come on your own or with a scholarship. Every piece of information comes from an official page.
Then your path: on your own, or with a scholarship when the official sources describe different steps.
French-speaking Belgium (Wallonia-Brussels Federation) welcomes students from outside the European Union with a D study visa, applied for at the Belgian embassy or consulate. Plan for a diploma equivalence for a bachelor's degree, proof of 1,062 EUR net per month for 2026-2027, and a visit to the municipality within 8 days of arrival.
This guide explains the steps to study in Canada, with a focus on Québec: admission to a cégep or university, CAQ, study permit, insurance, housing, budget, arrival and work. The rules change often, so always check the official pages before you act.
To study in France, most African students go through Campus France’s “Études en France” platform, then apply for a student long-stay visa that must be validated online within 3 months of arrival.
Morocco hosts many African students, mainly through AMCI, which selects students and awards scholarships. Several African countries are exempt from an entry visa, but beyond 90 days a residence card is compulsory.
To study in Senegal with a foreign baccalauréat, you apply to public universities through the Campusen platform. Depending on your nationality, you enter visa-free for under 3 months or with a visa, and enrolment fees vary.
Switzerland welcomes African students at its higher education institutions, but the path is long: admission, a national D visa, then a residence permit issued by the canton. Plan for several months and substantial financial means, which vary by canton.
