Countries

Cabo Verde

Island nation off West Africa with 600,000 people. Known for music and diaspora. University of Cabo Verde is the main institution. Many students study in Portugal.

Cambodia

Southeast Asian country of 17 million, home to the Khmer Empire and scarred by the Khmer Rouge. Universities include Royal University of Phnom Penh. Many students study abroad in Vietnam and Thailand.

Cameroon

Central African country of 28 million, bilingual in French and English. Universities include University of Yaoundé. Many students study in France.

Central African Republic

Landlocked country of 6 million with political instability. Higher education is limited, with University of Bangui as the main institution. Many students study abroad in France.

Chad

Landlocked Sahelian country of 18 million. Economy relies on oil and agriculture. Higher education is limited, with University of N'Djamena as the main institution. Many students study abroad in France.

Colombia

South American country of 52 million, known for coffee and biodiversity. Universities include University of the Andes and National University of Colombia. Attracts regional students, especially in Spanish-language programs.

Comoros

Island nation of 0.9 million off East Africa. Limited higher education, with University of Comoros as the main institution. Many students study abroad in France and Madagascar.

Congo (Congo-Brazzaville)

Central African country of 6 million, rich in oil. Higher education includes Marien Ngouabi University. Many students study abroad in France.

Congo (Democratic Republic)

Vast Central African country of 102 million, rich in minerals but facing instability. Universities include University of Kinshasa. Many students study abroad in Belgium and France.

Costa Rica

Central American country of 5.2 million, known for biodiversity and stability. Universities include University of Costa Rica. Attracts international students in environmental studies.

Croatia

European country of 3.8 million, with Adriatic coastline and EU membership. Universities include University of Zagreb. Attracts students from neighboring countries.

Cuba

Caribbean island nation of 11.2 million with socialist governance. Universities like University of Havana are prominent. Attracts international students, especially in medicine.

Cyprus

Mediterranean island of 1.3 million, divided between Greek and Turkish communities. Universities include University of Cyprus. Attracts international students from Europe and Asia.

Djibouti

Horn of Africa country of 1.1 million, strategically located at the Red Sea entrance. Hosts foreign military bases due to its location. Higher education is limited, with University of Djibouti as the main institution. Many students study abroad in France.

Dominica

Caribbean island nation of 70,000, known as the 'Nature Island' for its rainforests and hot springs. Higher education is limited, with Dominica State College and offshore medical schools. Many students study abroad in the US and UK.

Dominican Republic

Caribbean nation of 11.4 million, sharing Hispaniola with Haiti. Known for tourism and baseball. Universities include Universidad Autonoma de Santo Domingo. Attracts regional students, especially in medicine.

Ecuador

South American country of 18.2 million, straddling the equator. Known for the Galapagos Islands. Universities include Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador. Many students study abroad in Spain and the US.

El Salvador

Central American country of 6.5 million, known for coffee and volcanic landscapes. Universities include University of El Salvador. Many students study abroad in the US.