DUNIS Africa

What DUNIS Africa does

DUNIS Africa is a private higher education institution founded in 2019 (with operations traceable to 2017 under predecessor names BEM Dakar and Dakar University of International Studies) and headquartered in Sacre Coeur III Pyrotechnie, Dakar, Senegal. The institution operates four physical campuses across West and Central Africa — Dakar (Senegal), Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire), Douala (Cameroon), and Banjul (Gambia) — with a workforce of approximately 30 employees. Its core product is a portfolio of undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs delivered primarily in English, including the Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor in Biology, Bachelor in Political Science, Bachelor in Engineering, Bachelor Double Degree, MBA, Master of Science in Management, and Executive Master in International Management, plus professional English language training through its DUNIS Language Center subsidiary. The institution's signature business model is a 2+2 (and 1+1) transfer pathway in which students complete initial years at DUNIS campuses in Africa and then transfer to over 21 partner universities across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland, and Morocco to finish their degrees.

The company monetizes primarily through tuition fees (e.g., Master of Science in Management at 2,600,000 F CFA / approximately 3,960 EUR per year at the Dakar campus; Executive Master in International Management at 11,000 EUR), non-refundable application fees (50,000 F CFA for undergraduate admissions), and group-rate corporate English language training (320,000 F CFA individual, scaling down to 180,000 F CFA for 50-person cohorts). Distribution is direct via on-campus enrollment, supplemented by online applications, International Days events that bring together partner universities and prospective students, and outreach through EducationUSA and the Fulbright Program. The target customer segments are recent francophone African high school graduates seeking English-language international degrees, working professionals pursuing executive credentials, and corporate clients purchasing language training for employees. Revenue figures, financial statements, and investor capitalization are not publicly disclosed; no venture capital or institutional funding rounds were identified in the available source material.

Name

DUNIS Africa

Legal name

DUNIS Africa

Website

https://dunis.africa

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

DUNIS Africa is a private higher education institution operating four campuses in Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, and The Gambia, offering English-language bachelor's and master's programs through a 2+2 transfer pathway with over 21 partner universities in North America, Europe, and Morocco for francophone African students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education Services

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Language Schools (611630), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Articulation & Credit Transfer Partnerships (EDAIABAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Executive Short Courses (Non-Degree, International) (EDAIAIAH), Foreign Language Subject Tutoring (School Coursework) (EDANAAAF), International/Global Curriculum Schools (IB, Cambridge, etc.) (EDAJABAG)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• International degree programs
• English language training
• University pathway programs
• Executive education

Headquarters

HQ city

Dakar

HQ country

Senegal

HQ region

Africa

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: DUNIS Africa generates revenue through tuition fees for undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The institution offers various academic pathways including 2+2 (two years at DUNIS Africa, two years at partner university) and 1+1 programs.
2. Professional Language Programs: Revenue generated from intensive English language programs including 45-day and 90-day courses, with group discounts available for corporate clients.
3. Application Fees: Non-refundable application fees of 50,000 F CFA (approximately 77 EUR) for undergraduate admissions, generating upfront revenue from prospective students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

DUNIS Africa is a higher education institution headquartered in Dakar, Senegal, with campuses in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire), Douala (Cameroon), and Banjul (Gambia). It delivers undergraduate and graduate degree programs through partnerships with over 21 international universities, structured around a 2+2 model (first two years locally, final two abroad) and a 1+1 model for master's degrees. The institution also offers English-language training for individuals and corporate clients across francophone Africa.

Product overview

DUNIS Africa is a higher education institution established in 2019 through a strategic partnership with Fort Hays State University, offering internationally recognized undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The institution operates a multi-campus model across Dakar, Abidjan, Douala, and Banjul using a 2+2 and 1+1 program structure where students begin studies at African campuses and transfer to partner universities abroad. The core product portfolio includes Bachelor programs (BBA, Computer Science, Biology, Political Science, Geosciences, Engineering) and Master programs (MBA, Master of Science in Management, Executive Master) offered alongside Professional Programs through the DUNIS Language Center providing English training and test preparation. Through partnerships with over 21 universities across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, the institution provides pathways for international degrees while maintaining operations across West and Central Africa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bachelor Degree Programs (2+2 Model)

Quantifiable outcome

• 96% job placement rate for graduates of partner university Fort Hays State University

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fort Hays State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding strategic partner in the establishment of DUNIS Africa in 2019. Partnership offers 2+2 program model where students complete initial years at DUNIS Africa and transfer to FHSU for degree completion. Programs include BBA, Political Science, Biology (Pre-Med), Computer Science, and Geosciences (Petroleum Geology). FHSU is recognized for 96% job placement rate among graduates.
• Boise State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. partner university offering Business Administration, Political Science, Biology, Computer Science, and Engineering programs with transfer pathway options from DUNIS Africa.
• University of Maine-FarmingtoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. partner offering Biology, Outdoor Recreation Business Administration, and Actuarial Science programs with strong programs in education, business, environmental studies, and liberal arts.
• University of KentuckycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic land-grant university partner offering Business Administration, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering (Aerospace, Civil, Computer, Mechanical), and MBA programs.
• American UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate research university in Washington, D.C. offering Business Administration with specializations in International Business, Marketing, Economics, Human Resources, and Entrepreneurship. Known for emphasis on public service, social justice, and global engagement.
• Western Kentucky UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerU.S. partner offering over 170 undergraduate academic options including Journalism, Education, Engineering, and Business programs, all nationally ranked.
• Hult, BostoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal business school with campus in Boston, offering Business Administration (BBA) and MBA programs with concentrations in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Tourism & Hospitality Management.
• Depaul University, Chicago, IllinoisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChicago-based university offering Business Administration, Political Science (Pre-Law, Public Relations), and Computer Science programs with pathways from DUNIS Africa.
• Kwantlen Polytechnic University (KPU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian university expanding reach to West Africa through new student pathway allowing DUNIS students to complete Canadian bachelor's degrees. First articulation agreement with an African partner institution. Pathway applies to business administration and political science programs with transfer credit toward Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and BBA majors (Accounting, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Human Resources Management, Marketing Management).
• University of Canada WestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate small university in Vancouver offering Bachelor of Commerce and BA in Business Communication programs with small class sizes and 10:1 student to faculty ratio.
• Mount Allison UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBest undergraduate university in Canada offering over 50 programs with hands-on learning and notable alumni success rates. Located in New Brunswick.
• University of Fraser ValleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFully accredited public Canadian university enrolling approximately 15,000 students with campuses in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in British Columbia. Offers over 100 programs including three master's degrees and 21 bachelor's degrees.
• University of Central LancashirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUK university offering Master of Business Administration with specializations including Emergency Management, Human Resource Management, International Business Management, International Hospitality & Event Management, Management, Project Management, and Sport Business Management.
• Richmond American International University - LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated in London, voted one of London's top five universities for student satisfaction in 2021. Double accreditation allows students to graduate with both UK and US degrees. Programs include BBA, Bachelor of Political Science, Bachelor of International Relations, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, and MBA.
• Geneva Business SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss business school based in Geneva offering international management programs with campuses in Geneva, Madrid, and Barcelona. Known for innovative and flexible pedagogical approach, providing double degree opportunities for DUNIS students.
• Barcelona Technology SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish partner offering technology-focused business education programs in Barcelona with connections to DUNIS Africa's program offerings.
• Haute Ecole CondorcetminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian higher education institution providing pathways to European education through the Wallonia-Brussels federation, offering programs in conjunction with University of Central Lancashire.
• Al Akhawayn UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoroccan university partner providing pathways for DUNIS students to pursue studies in Morocco with no visa requirement for the application process.
• Geneva Business School (GBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides executive education through Executive Master in Management program with DUNIS Africa, offering double diplomas. Programs designed for working professionals with flexible seminar format (Thursday to Sunday) and mobility options to Geneva and Barcelona campuses.
• EducationUSAminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of the U.S. Department of State supporting international student recruitment to U.S. universities, with regional representative supporting DUNIS International Days events.
• FBNBank SenegalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional meeting held in December 2025 between DUNIS Africa and FBNBank Senegal delegation (represented by Khadija Koita and Moussa Dia) focused on exploring academic development collaboration and student opportunity synergies between the academic world and banking sector.
• West African Research Center (WARC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDakar-based research center hosting strategic meetings between DUNIS Africa and U.S. universities under the Fulbright Program, facilitating academic exchange and partnership building.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ashesi University: Ghana-based private liberal arts and sciences university offering a four-year undergraduate education modeled on a U.S.-style curriculum — serves a similar West African student segment seeking internationally recognized degrees and articulates to global graduate programs.
• African Leadership University (ALU): Pan-African higher education institution with campuses in Mauritius and Rwanda offering undergraduate and graduate degrees designed for African students seeking globally competitive credentials — directly comparable mission of international-quality higher education for African students.
• Enko Education: Pan-African network of international schools offering IB and university-prep programs with pathways to global universities across multiple African countries — directly comparable model to DUNIS's international-degree articulation approach. Notably, DUNIS founder Dr. Papa Madicke DIOP previously served as Administrator of Enko Education, evidencing deep familiarity with the model.
• Lancaster University Ghana: Ghana branch campus of UK-based Lancaster University offering British degrees locally and with transfer pathways — directly comparable model to DUNIS's 2+2 approach, leveraging a foreign university's brand to deliver international credentials in West Africa.
• Webster University Ghana: Accra-based branch campus of Webster University (USA) offering American-accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees — directly comparable as a Western-university-operated higher education institution serving West African students.

Regional players

• CIAM (College of Information and Management): Moroccan private higher education institution offering bilingual (French/English) business and management programs with international partnerships — comparable in serving francophone-to-international pathways, though focused on the North African market.
• Université Paris-Dauphine Tunis: Tunisian branch campus of Université Paris-Dauphine offering French-accredited business and management programs — operates as a francophone-to-international pathway in North Africa, with the same institutional logic of a foreign university's local delivery that DUNIS replicates through articulation.
• Université Mundiapolis: Moroccan private university with French and English-track business and engineering programs and international articulation partnerships — operates in the same francophone-to-English transition niche that DUNIS addresses, though in Morocco.

Broad incumbents

• European University of Lefke (and similar franchise campuses): International branch campus model offering European-accredited degrees in non-traditional markets — illustrates the broader 'foreign-university-in-emerging-market' category in which DUNIS and its articulation partners operate.

Emerging players

• African Leadership College (ALC Mauritius) / African Leadership Campus: Mauritius-based pan-African higher education initiative adjacent to the ALU network — targets a similar African student demographic seeking internationally competitive credentials, with growing continental ambitions.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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Investments

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