Countries

San Marino

Microstate of 30,000, one of the world's oldest republics. Higher education is limited, with University of San Marino. Many students study abroad in Italy.

Sao Tome and Principe

Island nation of 230,000 in the Gulf of Guinea. Portuguese-speaking with limited higher education. Many students study abroad in Portugal.

Senegal

West African country of 18.2 million, known for music and culture. Universities include Cheikh Anta Diop University. Attracts regional students, especially in Francophone Africa.

Serbia

Balkan country of 6.6 million, formerly part of Yugoslavia. Known for cultural heritage and transition to EU integration. Universities include University of Belgrade. Attracts students from Eastern Europe.

Seychelles

Island nation of 100,000 in the Indian Ocean, known for tourism. Higher education is limited, with University of Seychelles. Many students study abroad in the UK and France.

Sierra Leone

West African country of 8.9 million, known for diamond resources and civil war history. Universities include University of Sierra Leone. Many students study abroad in the UK.

Slovenia

Central European country of 2.1 million, formerly part of Yugoslavia. Known for Alpine scenery and Adriatic coast. Universities include University of Ljubljana. Attracts international students in business and tourism.

Solomon Islands

Pacific island nation of 730,000, known for WWII history and biodiversity. Higher education includes Solomon Islands National University. Many students study abroad in Fiji and Australia.

Somalia

Horn of Africa country of 18.1 million, with a history of instability but rich cultural traditions. Universities include Somali National University. Many students study abroad in Turkey and Malaysia.

South Sudan

Youngest country in the world (independent in 2011), with 11.1 million people. Higher education is limited, with University of Juba as the main institution. Many students study abroad in Uganda and Kenya.

Sri Lanka

South Asian island nation of 21.9 million, with Buddhist heritage and colonial history. Universities include University of Colombo and University of Peradeniya. Attracts regional students, especially in medicine.

Sudan

Northeast African country of 48.1 million, with ancient Nubian heritage. Universities include University of Khartoum. Many students study abroad in Egypt and Saudi Arabia.

Suriname

South American country of 630,000, Dutch-speaking with diverse culture. Universities include Anton de Kom University. Many students study abroad in the Netherlands.

Syria

Middle Eastern country of 23.2 million, with ancient heritage but recent conflict. Universities include University of Damascus. Many students study abroad in Lebanon and Europe.

Tajikistan

Central Asian country of 10.1 million, mountainous and Persian-speaking. Universities include Tajik National University. Many students study abroad in Russia.

Tanzania

East African country of 67.4 million, known for Serengeti and Mount Kilimanjaro. Universities include University of Dar es Salaam. Attracts regional students.

Timor-Leste

Southeast Asian country of 1.4 million, independent since 2002. Higher education is developing, with National University of Timor-Leste as the main institution. Many students study abroad in Indonesia and Australia.

Togo

West African country of 9.1 million, French-speaking. Universities include University of Lome. Many students study abroad in France.