Universities in the World

Overview The University of Ljubljana, founded in 1919, is Slovenia’s oldest and largest public research university. It is home to around 37,500 students and operates 23 faculties along with three art academies located across Ljubljana and nearby Portoroz. With a staff of over 7,000 scholars and professionals, it offers a broad academic portfolio spanning humanities, … Read more

Overview The University of Economics in Bratislava (EUBA), founded in 1940, is Slovakia’s oldest and largest public institution focused on economics, business, and management. It enrolls around 7,000–12,000 students and operates across campuses in Bratislava and Kosice. With AACSB accreditation and extensive international cooperation—over 290 Erasmus+ and bilateral agreements—it emphasizes globally connected, applied learning and … Read more

Overview The University of Prešov (Pertsovsky university v Preos’ve) is a public university in eastern Slovakia, established on 1 January 1997 after separating from Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice. It offers a broad range of study programs focused on humanities, social sciences, theology, education, health care, management and sport sciences. The university emphasizes creative … Read more

Overview The Slovak University of Agriculture in Nitra (SUA) is a public university established by Slovak law in 1952 and operating under its current independent legal status since 2002. Known as the nation’s only agricultural-focused university, it serves around 4,500 students with undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs. SUA emphasizes applied research, green innovation, and sustainability, … Read more

Overview The University of Žilina (UNIZA) is a public technical and research university located in Žilina, Slovakia, established in 1953 as a railway and transport institute and renamed in 1996. With a modern campus at Velky Diel, it serves around 8,000 students across seven faculties and nearly 172 accredited study programmers. The university is well-known … Read more

Overview The Technical University of Kosice (TUKE) is Slovakia’s second-largest technical university, officially established on 8 July 1952. However, it traces its academic roots back to the Universitas Caesariensis (1657) and earlier technical education traditions. TUKE serves over 10,000 students, including around 13 % international learners from more than 40 countries, across diverse faculties. It is … Read more

Overview Comenius University in Bratislava (Universitas Kamenski v Bratislava) is Slovakia’s oldest and largest university, founded on 27 June 1919, continuing a higher-education tradition dating back to the 15th century. It hosts over 22,000 students and maintains a strong international presence with nearly 2,000 international students and more than 300 bilateral exchange agreements. The university … Read more

Overview James Cook University Singapore (JCU Singapore) is the branch campus of James Cook University Australia, established in 2003. It offers students in Asia access to the same high-quality education as the main campuses in Queensland, Australia. JCU Singapore is known for its strong focus on research, academic excellence, and a tropical environment that supports … Read more

Overview The Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) is a national university focused on lifelong learning and applied education. Established in 2005 as SIM University and restructured as SUSS in 2017, it is Singapore’s sixth autonomous university. SUSS emphasizes social sciences, human services, and applied learning, offering flexible pathways for adult learners and working professionals. … Read more

Overview Singapore Management University (SMU) is a publicly‑funded autonomous university in Singapore, founded on 29 July 2000. Inspired by the Wharton School model, SMU centers on interactive, project-based learning and entrepreneurship. Located in the vibrant Bras Basha civic district, its compact city campus fosters strong industry engagement, high-impact research, and social science leadership. SMU is home to … Read more

Overview Nanyang Technological University (NTU Singapore), founded in 1981 as Nanyang Technological Institute and granted full university status in 1991, is a major public research institution in Singapore. With approximately 37,500 students across a sprawling 200 ha garden campus, it is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading young universities. NTU is renowned for its … Read more

Overview The National University of Singapore (NUS), officially founded in 1980 following a merger of pre‑existing institutions dating back to 1905, is Singapore’s flagship public research university. Consistently ranked among Asia’s top institutions and among the world’s leading universities, NUS combines a rich historical legacy with cutting‑edge research and innovation. Home to a diverse student … Read more

Overview University of Management and Technology (UNIMTECH) is a private university in Sierra Leone that evolved from the Kissy Computer Training Institute founded in 1991. After years of affiliation with Njala University, it became fully autonomous in 2021 and achieved permanent university status under the Tertiary Education Commission in September 2024. UNIMTECH operates across multiple … Read more

Overview The University of Makeni (UniMark) is the first private Catholic university in Sierra Leone. Founded on 8 October 2005 as the Fatima Institute by the Diocese of Makeni, it gained full university status in August 2009. UniMark serves approximately 3,500 students across its main campus in Makeni and a regional campus in Kabala, providing … Read more

Overview Njala University is a rural public research university in Sierra Leone, formally established as an autonomous institution in 2005 under the University Act. Its history dates back to 1964 when it began as Njala University College affiliated with Fou rah Bay College. Today it is the second-largest university in the country, with over 25,000 … Read more

Overview The University of Sierra Leone (USL) is a public national university based in Freetown. Its origins trace back to 1827 with the founding of Fou rah Bay College, making it the oldest Western-style institution in Sub‑Saharan Africa. Today USL operates through three constituent campuses: Fou rah Bay College (arts, sciences, law, engineering), the Institute … Read more

Overview The University of Seychelles, known as UniSee, was established in September 2009 as the country’s first public university. With campuses at Anse Royale, Mont Fleuri, and Ma Joie, it offers a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs focused on national development, sustainability, culture, and technology. UniSee supports both local and international students, aiming to … Read more

Overview The University of Defence is Serbia’s public military university, established on February 24, 2011. It combines officer education and professional training with graduate-level academic studies. Managed under the Ministry of Defence, it integrates two main institutions—the Military Academy and the Medical Faculty of the Military Medical Academy—to train future officers and medical professionals, while conducting applied … Read more

Overview Educons University is a private university established in 2008 in Sremska Kamenica, near Novi Sad in Serbia. It comprises multiple faculties offering career-oriented, internationally informed education with small classes and blended learning methods that include group work supported by digital tools. The university emphasizes close collaboration with industry partners, aiming to align its curriculum … Read more

Overview Megatrend University is a private institution based in New Belgrade, Serbia. Established in 1989 initially as a business school, it expanded into a full university system and was briefly renamed “University John Naisbitt” (2015–2017) before reverting to its original name. The university is relatively small today, with under 400 enrolled students as of the … Read more

Overview Singidunum University is a private higher education institution in Belgrade, Serbia. First operating under legal accreditation in 2005, it grew to be the largest private university in the country, hosting around 9,000 to 12,000 students. The university aims to provide career-focused education through modern curricula, hybrid teaching methods, and international collaborations. With over 300 … Read more

Overview The University of Kragujevac, established on May 21, 1976, is a public research university located in central Serbia. It traces its roots to Serbia’s first modern higher‑education institution founded in Kragujevac in 1838. Today it comprises 12 faculties across six cities and serves about 18,000–20,000 students with around 1,200 academic staff. The university offers … Read more

Overview The University of Nís is a public research university in southern Serbia, officially established on June 15, 1965. It serves approximately 22,000 to 20,500 students across 14 faculties located in Nís and nearby cities like Leskovac, Vranje, and Kucevic. Known for a solid academic reputation and regional impact, it plays a central role in … Read more

Overview The University of Novi Sad, established in 1960, is Serbia’s second‑largest public university and a prominent educational and research hub in the Vojvodina region. With nearly 50,000 students across 14 faculties and three scientific institutes, it combines broad academic offerings with strong ties to innovation and regional development. Its flagship BioSense Institute and university … Read more

Overview The University of Belgrade, founded in 1808, is Serbia’s oldest and largest higher education institution. Hosting nearly 100,000 students and over 4,200 academic staff across 31 faculties and 11 research institutes, it offers more than 700 study programmers in fields such as medicine, law, engineering, humanities, science, business and social sciences. Highly active in … Read more

Overview Amadou-Maathar M’Bow University (UAM) is a modern public-university model located in Diemidio, Senegal. Inaugurated on December 1, 2022, the institution was built to expand higher education capacity and support national development goals. UAM is named after the distinguished Senegalese scholar and UNESCO Director-General Amadou-Maathar M’Bow, embodying vision and leadership in education. The university offers … Read more

Overview Assane Seck University of Ziguinchor (formerly University of Ziguinchor) is a public university located in Ziguinchor, in the Casamance region of southern Senegal. Established in 2007 and renamed in honor of Assane Seck in 2013–2014, it serves as a key institution for higher education and research in the region. The university plays an important … Read more

Overview Alioune Diop University of Bamby is a public institution located in Bamby, in Senegal’s Doorbell region. Originally created as a regional university college in 2007, it became a full university in 2009 and was renamed in 2011 in honor of Alioune Diop, founder of Présence Africaine. The university was established to decentralize higher education … Read more

Overview Universite Iba Der Thiam de Thies (commonly known as University of Thiès) is a public higher education institution in Thiès, Senegal. Founded in 2007 and renamed in honor of Iba Der Thiam in 2021, it serves a dynamic student body of around 6,000 learners, including many from international backgrounds. The university is focused on … Read more

Overview Gaston Berger University (UGB), located about 12 km northeast of Saint‑Louis in northern Senegal, is the country’s second public university, established in 1990 and named in 1996 after philosopher Gaston Berger. Its spacious 240‑hectare campus serves a mid‑sized academic community, blending modern infrastructure with West African cultural identity. UGB offers a spirited but focused academic environment, with … Read more