S'installer dans un pays étranger pour étudier, c'est un défi. Ne le relevez pas seul(e).
De l'inscription universitaire au premier jour de cours — tout ce qu'il vous faut pour arriver prêt(e).
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Senegal has over 30 accredited universities and grandes écoles in Dakar. Most programs are in French. The academic year starts in October — apply at least 3 months early for visa and enrollment.
500 à 900 EUR (logement, alimentation, transports, loisirs) breakdown
Étudiant(e) Profile — Monthly Budget Breakdown
| Category | Budget student | Standard student | Comfortable student |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logement (per person) | EUR 80-130 (shared apt) | EUR 150-250 (studio) | EUR 280-400 (studio furnished) |
| Utilities | EUR 20-35 | EUR 40-70 | EUR 60-90 |
| Food (groceries + local restaurant) | EUR 80-130 | EUR 130-200 | EUR 200-300 |
| Transport (bus + occasional taxi) | EUR 20-40 | EUR 40-70 | EUR 60-100 |
| SIM card + mobile data | EUR 5 | EUR 5-8 | EUR 8-15 |
| Coworking et internet (if not included) | EUR 0-20 | EUR 20-40 | EUR 30-50 |
| TOTAL ESTIMATE | EUR 200-360 | EUR 385-588 | EUR 638-955 |
University selector
UCAD
Public, flagshipUniversité Cheikh Anta Diop. 80,000+ students. Full range of faculties.
ISM Dakar
Private, businessInstitut Supérieur de Management. International programs. English & French.
ESP
EngineeringÉcole Supérieure Polytechnique. Part of UCAD. Engineering, tech, applied sciences.
Your profile checklist
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Phase 1: Before departure
Weeks -3 to 0
Phase 2: Arrival & setup
Days 1 – 14
Phase 3: Setting In
MOnths 1 – 3
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