Established in 1964, Njala University is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Freetown (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Western Area. This institution also has a branch campus in Bo City and Njala.

Founded in 2009, University of Seychelles is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Anse Royale (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants).

École Supérieure de Commerce de Dakar (Graduate School of Business of Dakar) is a private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Dakar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).

Established in 1918, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (Cheikh Anta Diop University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Dakar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).

Founded in 1996, Université Libre de Kigali (Kigali Independent University) is a private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kigali (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kigali Province. This institution also has a branch campus in Gisenyi.

Founded in 2015, University of Global Health Equity is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Kigali (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kigali Province. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Education of Rwanda, University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) is a coeducational Rwandan higher education institution.

Founded in 1963, University of Rwanda is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Kigali (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kigali Province.

Founded in 1959, Université Protestante du Congo (Protestant University of Congo) is a private higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Kinshasa (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).

Established in 1955, Université de Lubumbashi (University of Lubumbashi) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Lubumbashi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Haut-Katanga.

Established in 1954, Université de Kinshasa (University of Kinshasa) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large metropolis of Kinshasa (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants).

Founded in 1969, Université de Bangui (University of Bangui) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the large city of Bangui (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).

Established in 2002, Covenant University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Ota (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Ogun.

Founded in 1962, University of Lagos is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Lagos (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Idi-Araba, Yaba.

Founded in 1970, University of Benin is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Benin City (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Edo.

Established in 1984, Université Islamique de Say (Islamic University of Niger) is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the small city of Sai (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants).

Founded in 1974, Université Abdou Moumouni (Abdou Moumouni University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Niamey (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants).

Established in 1993, The International University of Management is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Windhoek (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Ongwediva, Walvis bay, Nkurenkuru, Swakopmund.

Founded in 1992, University of Namibia is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Windhoek (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Oshakati, Henties Bay, Neudam, Ogongo, Keetmanshoop, Katima Mulilo, Rundu, Ongwediva.

Founded in 1985, Namibia University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Windhoek (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants).

Established in 1996, Universidade Católica de Moçambique (Catholic University of Mozambique) is a private higher-education institution located in the large city of Beira (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants), Sofala.

Established in 1985, Universidade Pedagógica (Pedagogical University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Maputo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Maputo City. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Beira, Nampula, Quelimane, Gaza, Niassa.

Established in 1962, Universidade Eduardo Mondlane (Eduardo Mondlane University) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the metropolis of Maputo (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Maputo City.

Established in 1966, École Nationale d'Administration, de Journalisme et de Magistrature (National School of Administration, Journalism and Magistracy) is a higher-education institution located in the large city of Nouakchott (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).

Established in 2008, Université Libanaise Internationale en Mauritanie (Lebanese International University of Mauritania) is a for-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Nouakchott (population range of 500,000-1,000,000 inhabitants).