Sierra Leone · Higher education directory
Compare programme areas, WASSCE entry requirements and official application links for universities and higher-education institutions in Sierra Leone.
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Institution profiles researched
Nationwide
Freetown, Makeni, Njala, Bo and Eastern Province locations
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Requirements and application links are linked to institutional sources.
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A summary only. Programme-specific requirements and current deadlines can differ.
| Institution | Entry snapshot | Admissions status | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| USL | Degree: 5 credits in up to 2 sittings, including at least C6 English; faculty rules apply. | 2026/2027 admissions information published | Details |
| COMAHS | Programme-specific: published pre-entry routes use C5+ WASSCE credits and science subject combinations; thresholds differ by course. | USL 2026/2027 admissions information published; confirm COMAHS programme availability | Details |
| Njala | Degree: 5 WASSCE credits including English, in up to 2 sittings; school and department rules apply. | 2026/2027 undergraduate admissions information published | Details |
| ETU-SL | Degree: 5 credits including English, in up to 2 sittings; department-specific requirements apply. | 2026/2027 prospectus published; application window requires confirmation | Details |
| MMTU | Varies by award: BSc/BSc Ed/BTech generally 5 credits including Mathematics and English. | 2026/2027 admissions banner published | Details |
| EBKUST | Programme-specific: science and agriculture courses set required English, Mathematics and subject combinations. | 2026/2027 admissions announced | Details |
| UNIMAK | Older published reference: 5 credits including English for degree; 2026/27 rules unverified. | Current 2026/2027 entry criteria not verified | Details |
| Limkokwing | Current Sierra Leone WASSCE entry schedule not found in the official source retrieved. | Current Sierra Leone entry requirements not verified | Details |
Institution directory
Each profile identifies what is confirmed, what is programme-specific and what still needs confirmation from the institution.
USL2026/2027 admissions information published
Freetown, Western Area
A public university system comprising Fourah Bay College (FBC), the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), the College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences (COMAHS), and postgraduate studies.
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COMAHSUSL 2026/2027 admissions information published; confirm COMAHS programme availability
Connaught Hospital Complex, Freetown
A constituent college of the University of Sierra Leone focused on medical education, clinical training, health-sciences research and community engagement.
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Njala2026/2027 undergraduate admissions information published
Njala and Bo, with additional teaching locations
A public university with undergraduate and postgraduate study across agriculture, basic sciences, environmental sciences, natural resources, technology, veterinary medicine, public health, nursing, medicine and education.
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ETU-SL2026/2027 prospectus published; application window requires confirmation
Kenema, with campuses and teaching locations across the Eastern Province
A multi-campus technical university offering engineering, computing, applied sciences, vocational and skills development, health, agriculture and natural-resource programmes.
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MMTU2026/2027 admissions banner published
Goderich, Congo Cross and Brookfields, Freetown
A technical university with programmes across education, engineering, science, business, hospitality, tourism, nutrition and vocational training, delivered across three Freetown campuses.
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EBKUST2026/2027 admissions announced
Makeni and other university locations
A science- and technology-focused public university with programmes spanning agriculture and natural resources, basic and health sciences, and other applied disciplines.
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UNIMAKCurrent 2026/2027 entry criteria not verified
Makeni, Northern Province
A university in Makeni with academic programmes across several disciplines. Applicants should confirm the current programme catalogue and admissions requirements directly with the Registry.
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LimkokwingCurrent Sierra Leone entry requirements not verified
Freetown
The university’s official international website describes its Freetown campus and lists study areas including tourism management, entrepreneurship and international business.
View requirements and coursesImportant before applying
A programme may require particular WASSCE subjects, stronger grades, professional qualifications or an interview. Deadlines and fees can change. Open the official admissions source linked in each profile and confirm the current cycle before making a payment.
Read the 2026/2027 comparison