Burkina Faso orders students to seek approval before studying abroad

Burkina Faso orders students to seek approval before studying abroad

Burkina Faso has introduced a new requirement for all students seeking to pursue higher education abroad to obtain prior authorisation from the Ministry of Higher Education. The decree, adopted by the Council of Ministers, applies to all Burkinabè students intending to begin studies overseas, regardless of whether they are funded through government scholarships, private sponsorship or their own finances. The government said the measure would str…