Top 5 universities in Sierra Leone: Rankings & Acceptance rate

  1. Njala University

    Freetown
    Njala University logo
    Enrollment
    22,500
    Founded
    1964
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  2. University of Sierra Leone

    Freetown
    Enrollment
    9,500
    Founded
    2005
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  3. University of Makeni

    Makeni
    Enrollment
    1,252
    Founded
    2005
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  4. Milton Margai College of Education and Technology

    Freetown
    Milton Margai College of Education and Technology logo
    Enrollment
    8,500
    Founded
    1963
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  5. Eastern Polytechnic

    Kenema
    Enrollment
    17,500
    Founded
    2001
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The best cities to study in Sierra Leone based on the number of universities and their ranks are Freetown, Makeni, and Kenema.

Average cost of living for students in Sierra Leone is $316 + $60-428 for rent (depends on where to live: dormitory, renting with a roommate or solo).