An American Education In African setting

Located in Senegal on the westernmost tip of Africa, in the same time zone as London, Dakar was established on historic Atlantic shipping and trade routes and is still the busiest seaport in Africa. It is easily accessible by air from Europe and the United States.

Senegal has maintained peace and stability, a vigorous multi-party democracy, and a viable economy. 

The city’s population is young, vibrant and diverse. It is open to visitors, tourists, business people and students from all over the world. Dakar’s people are tolerant, friendly, and accepting, especially of those who take time to learn and respect local customs.

Suffolk University Dakar offers a high-quality American university education in an African setting of spectacular beauty and historical relevance. The most stable democratic state in Africa, Senegal has become a center for international education.

Academic opportunity

African students choose Suffolk as an affordable introduction into American university life. It advances their education by providing mastery of English, teaching basic academic skills, and paving the way for further study in the United States. After two years in Dakar, our students continue their education at Suffolk University in Boston, or transfer to other U.S. colleges and universities. Their record of success as they continue their studies in the United States has been remarkable.

Suffolk Dakar’s academic programs combine the three essential elements of a leading American campus abroad:

• An outstanding academic program
• An intimate, supportive atmosphere
• A breathtaking combination of educational and recreational travel opportunities

Study abroad the way it should be

For American students, a semester or a year in Dakar is the ultimate study abroad experience. Dakar is as different from home as can be imagined, yet the educational quality is fully compatible with U.S. standards and curricula.

Dakar is a natural place for international education.

All classes are taught in English, for our degree-seeking 2+2 students, who combine two years in Dakar, and two years in the US, and visiting students.

An international advantage

The true results of higher education are not easy to measure. They include much that is hard to see, yet still vitally important: lifelong changes in mind, heart, and spirit that affect every aspect of life. But in every measurable way, Suffolk University Dakar offers distinct advantages, based on its education resources, standards, and history.

Learn more about Suffolk Dakar: what it has to offer, and how you can apply.