Established in 1908, Cairo University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Giza (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education of Egypt, Cairo University (CU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Egyptian higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Cairo University (CU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 112 years old Egyptian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Egyptian higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. CU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 1919, The American University in Cairo is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of New Cairo (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Cairo. Officially recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, The American University in Cairo (AUC) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Egyptian higher education institution. The American University in Cairo (AUC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 101 years old Egyptian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. AUC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

Established in 2001, Université de Parakou (University of Parakou) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the small city of Parakou (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Borgou. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Benin (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Benin), Université de Parakou (UP) is a coeducational Beninese higher education institution. Université de Parakou (UP) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. UP also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

Founded in 1997, PIGIER Benin is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the large city of Cotonou (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Littoral. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Benin (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Benin), PIGIER Benin is a coeducational Beninese higher education institution. PIGIER Benin offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. PIGIER Benin also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.

Established in 1970, Université d'Abomey-Calavi (University of Abomey-Calavi) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Abomey-Calavi (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Atlantique. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Cotonou, Ouidah, Porto-Novo. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Benin (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Benin), Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational Beninese higher education institution. Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 50 years old Beninese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Beninese higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UAC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.