Students who are interested in studying in Sierra Leone will find reasonable information that will help them to navigate this country. From the official language to others languages routinely spoken throughout the country, to what to expect for a month-to-month rent living situation.
We will even cover what universities are currently open to the public and private institutions that are still open. There are a few universities that some students will find within their internet search that have closed down in Sierra Leone. But we have the currently open universities list below.
Along with living costs, we have provided an annual tuition cost section that will detail a bit about what a student can expect to spend in tuition per academic year. There is an average cost along with a maximum amount that can be expected with more needed resources topics such as medical.
We always suggest that within the student’s study search, or where to study and at what university to look through each university website and utilize the contact information to gain more insight.
Universities in Sierra Leone:
- Fourah Bay College
- Institute of Public Administration and Management
- Njala University
- University of Makeni
- Eastern Polytechnic
- Milton Margai College of Education and Technology
- Saint Monica University
Academics available at University of Makeni includes:
- Accounting & Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Banking
- Public Administration & Management
- Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- Education
- Speical Education
- Guidance and Counselling
- Measurement and Evaluation’
- Math and Statistics
- Philosophy and Humanities
- Political Science and International relations
- Law
- Economics
- Counselling Psychology
- Public Health
- Information and Communication Technology
- Peace Studies
- Development Communication
- Human Resource Management
- Special Education
- Business Administration
- Paralegal Studies
- Good Governance and
- Human Rights
- Agriculture
- Religious Studies
This is not a complete list of the available academics.
Cost of Living
Traditional cost of living in Sierra Leone is around 1.25% less than the world average. With a single student living on their own students will need to budget for $400 to go towards rent with utilities included. After that the extra necessities such as food and transportation which comes to $300.
However, for a student living with others the expectant total cost for 4 individuals, will come to $635 USD for rent alone and utilities. With the added on for food and transportation coming to almost $800 USD alone.
Cost of College Tuition
What can students expect from annual college tuition while studying in Sierra Leone? It will depend on the subject fields being study along with what resources are available for that subject. For example, Makeni with annual fees being $9,333 USD. With Freetown’s annual tuition students can expect to pay an average $7,100 USD per year. Other universities in Sierra Leone may only charge $6,000 USD per annual year.
Main Languages Spoken in Sierra Leone
What are the main languages spoken in Sierra Leone? The main language spoken in Sierra Leone is English. Other languages widely spoken throughout Sierra Leone includes Krio which around 93% of the population knows how to speak Krio. Other languages heard throughout the country includes Mende, Temne, Kono, Kissi, Kuranko, Limba, Fula (Pular), Mandingo and Susu.
