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Dall'iscrizione universitaria al primo giorno di lezione — tutto quello che ti serve per arrivare preparato/a.

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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.

500-900 EUR (alloggio, cibo, trasporti, svago) breakdown
Alloggio
150-350 EUR/month
Food
100-180 EUR/month
Transport
30-60 EUR/month
Leisure & miscellaneous
80-150 EUR/month

Studente/ssa Profile — Monthly Budget Breakdown

Category Budget student Standard student Comfortable student
Alloggio (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 e 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, flagship

Université Cheikh Anta Diop. 80,000+ students. Full range of faculties.

ISM Dakar

Private, business

Institut Supérieur de Management. International programs. English & French.

ESP

Engineering

École Supérieure Polytechnique. Part of UCAD. Engineering, tech, applied sciences.

Your profile checklist

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Phase 1: Before departure

Weeks -3 to 0

Get accepted by your university [First step]
Enrollment letter required for visa application
Apply for student long-stay visa
Via the Senegalese embassy or consulate in your country in your home country
Get international student health insurance
Required for visa + university enrollment
Gather required documents
Diploma, transcripts, ID, passport-size photos
Research student housing options
Campus residence, private room, shared apartment
Brush up on your French
Most programs and daily life are conducted in French
Phase 2: Arrival & setup

Days 1 – 14

Get a local SIM card
Orange or Free Senegal. Studente/ssae/ssa data packs available.
Set up Wave or Orange Money
For rent, food, and daily payments
Register at your university [Priority]
Bring all original documents plus copies
Confirm your housing arrangemen
Get the contract signed before paying any deposit
Open a local bank account
Useful for recurring payments
Locate campus services & transport routes
DDD buses, Dakar Dem Dikk, taxis
Register with your embassy
Recommended for stays over 3 months
Phase 3: Setting In

MOnths 1 – 3

Apply for residence permit (CIE)
Within 90 days of arrival
Join student associations & clubs
Best way to integrate and build your network
Find affordable local restaurants
This boudienne for 2-3 EUR near campus
Explore Dakar & beyond
Ile de Goree, Saint-Louis, Cap Skirring
Connect with the Visene student community
Tips, events, International residents student groups
You're fully settled. Study well
Senegal is now your second home.
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