Benin: Government announces scholarship opportunities at two Indian universities

Author: Gildas AmoussouPublished on: October 26, 2026Country: Benin

Society & LifestyleWorld / International

In a statement dated October 16, 2026, Benin’s Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research announced that Chandigarh University and GD Goenka University, two private institutions in India, offer international students undergraduate, master’s and doctoral studies. Programs include engineering, computer science, management, health sciences, pharmacy, agriculture, artificial intelligence and law. Chandigarh University has set aside around 30 places for Beninese students and offers partial tuition discounts of up to 50%. Applications are submitted online, and prospective students should check the 2026-2027 session deadlines, tuition costs and visa requirements.

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