FAQ

Our application process is very easy:

1. You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.

2. We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.

3. You Get Ready
Once you’ve completed your application and connected with an admissions representative, you’re ready to create your schedule.

Find our application form here. 

The cost of education remains a significant financial challenge for many families. Seemingly small increases can add up over decades, especially with several years of static or declining wages.

Tuition fees​​​​​​
If you are a new student from the Republic of Benin and plan to start your studies in 2026-2027 or later, your tuition fees are likely to be in line with the international rate. 

Living Costs
This is your main cost during University. You are best to plan a budget to include accommodation, food, books, clothes, entertainment, travel and bills like electricity and gas.

We estimate that it will cost you reasonable for a year to live and study as an undergraduate at St. Louis African University, but it could be more or less, depending on factors such as your choice of accommodation and your lifestyle.

Additional costs
Some programs also involve additional costs, for example studying abroad or compulsory field courses. You should make sure you are aware of these costs early on in your application process. Check our degree finder for information on any additional costs for your chosen program. You can speak to staff in our admissions offices for more details.

You can also schedule a tour.

Yes. You will need to submit a separate application in addition to required materials and an application fee for each program you would like to apply to. You will also have to send a separate portfolio, or schedule an audition if required, for each of those applications. If you are accepted to more than one program at St Louis African University, you will then have to choose one program as your major.

International students are eligible for institutional funds (scholarships and grants), but these funds are limited and awarding is very competitive. St. Louis African University scholarships do not cover a student’s entire tuition. All awards are based on merit.

BFA degrees typically take four years to complete, while MFA/MA programs vary from two to three years. The Performer-Composer DMA Program is three years.

The notification period for the admission decision will be approximately March 1 through early April for students that applied by the regular deadline. There may be cases, however, where the decision will come earlier or take longer. We send decision letters out at different times, depending on each program’s review schedule and when required materials for the student’s file are received. There is no significance attached to receiving your notification earlier or later than other students that have applied.