How to Verify Sierra Leonean University Degrees: TEC Guide

Sierra Leone's higher education system

Sierra Leone's higher education is overseen by the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). Sierra Leone has several universities, including Fourah Bay College (FBC) at the University of Sierra Leone (founded 1827, the oldest university in West Africa), Njala University, and University of Makeni.

Verification steps

1. Check TEC recognition — Verify the institution is recognized by TEC. VerifyED includes recognized Sierra Leonean institutions.
2. Contact the institution — Sierra Leonean universities maintain registrar offices for verification.
3. TEC verification — TEC can verify institutional recognition status.
4. Document legalization — Documents need legalization through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Key considerations

• Fourah Bay College — Founded in 1827, the oldest university in West Africa and one of the oldest in sub-Saharan Africa.
• English-language system — All higher education credentials are issued in English.
• Small system — Sierra Leone's higher education system is relatively small but growing.