AFRICA’S TERTIARY EDUCATION: CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Abstract

This paper explored the challenges facing Africa’s Tertiary Education. The paper is a review paper that depend secondary data. The secondary data were collected from print and online publications. The study concluded that underfunding, inadequate infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, shortages of qualified lecturers, outdated curricula, weak research capacity, and persistent brain drain, Socio-economic inequalities, digital divides, political instability, and unemployment among graduates and corruption are the problems facing Africa’s tertiary institutions. Based on the findings, the study recommends that governments and stakeholders should prioritize education by allocating sufficient budgetary resources in line with UNESCO’s recommendations (15–20% of national expenditure and 4–6% of GDP). Increased funding would improve infrastructure, laboratories, libraries, and ICT facilities, Support research grants and scholarships and Enhance staff salaries and incentives to retain qualified personnel. Private sector partnerships and international development aid can supplement funding gaps.