Summary

This second edition contains reliable and up-to-the minute information on higher education throughout Africa, detailing over 600 institutions in 46 countries, plus details of national education systems and agencies, in a single reference source. Details on university-level institutions include: name (local and English) of the institution; full postal address; telephone, fax, e-mail and telegraphic numbers and, new for this edition, websites where applicable; list of all faculties, colleges, schools, institutes, and departments within the institutions; brief historical background; information on academic year, admission requirements and tuition fees; degrees and diplomas offered at each level of study; special facilities (museums etc) and publications; size and breakdown of academic staff; student enrolment figures; and principal academic and administration officers.