Financing for equity in higher education
1. Education resources to subnational governments
2. Education resources to institutions
3. Education resources to students
4. Support for students' living costs
Introduction
Key financing indicators (UIS Data)
The gross enrolment ratio for tertiary education for both sexes in 2012 was 2.78%. The initial government funding per tertiary student as a percentage of GDP per capita was 103.87% in 2011.
Tuition-free status
According to the Constitution of 2016, education should be free at public establishments. The public University of Bangui often charges schooling fees and registration charges, which vary by course.
Governance
Higher Education is overseen by the Ministry for Higher Education, Scientific Research and Technological Innovation (MESRSIT). In 2025, according to the Loi de Finances, the budget was CFA 9,122,417,000, accounting for 2.49% of the total national budget.
1. Education resources to subnational governments
No mechanisms were found. The nation’s only public university is in Bangui, the capital.
2. Education resources to institutions
Funding for private universities in the absence of public institutions
No evidence was found of public money going to private universities.
Allocation and equity
The University of Bangui received government funding in 2025. No equity considerations were found in how this funding was allocated. In 2025, the Government launched the Education for All (Éducation pour toutes et tous) programme involving improved gender equity in teacher training. This is funded by the French Development Agency.
3. Education resources to students
Admission for vulnerable groups
No evidence was found of specific admission criteria for vulnerable groups.
Scholarships, grants and loans for vulnerable groups
According to the 2025 Loi de Finances, the government allocated CFA 1 billion to bourses at Bangui and CFA 1.4 billion to bourses outside of the country. They are administered by the DGBS. These are distributed according to merit-based criteria through this application page of the university. No evidence was found of equity considerations.
4. Support for students’ living costs
Transportation
No programmes were found.
Accommodation
In 2020, the University of Bangui provided subsidised dormitory accommodation for between CFA 1500 and CFA 3000. Places are limited, and no evidence was found of published criteria for eligibility.
Textbooks
No programmes were found.
