Dakar, Senegal – The Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation (MESRI) ​has ‌issued a strong reminder regarding the‌ legal framework governing the establishment and operation of private higher education institutions (EPES) in‍ Senegal. Director General ⁤of‍ Higher Education (DGS), ⁢Professor Abdoul Aziz Diouf, emphasized the strict legal oversight⁢ in a recent press release.

According to the⁤ DGS,any private entity seeking to open an ⁢EPES must‌ first submit a thorough application to MESRI​ for review. Professor Diouf clarified that operating an EPES⁣ requires provisional approval granted by the relevant authorities. This approval process is a mandatory prerequisite for legal operation.

The ministry specifically highlighted that private ‌institutions are prohibited⁢ from‌ offering⁣ programs ‍or awarding degrees – including licenses, masters, and doctorates – in sensitive professional fields such as​ medicine, pharmacy, dentistry (odontostomatology), ‌veterinary medicine, and dental surgery without explicit prior authorization from MESRI.

MESRI is urging both the public and private‌ educational establishments to adhere to Law no.⁤ 94-82, dated⁣ December 23, 1994, concerning the status of ‌private establishments, and Decree No. 2018-850, dated​ May 11, 2018, which ⁤details the specific regulations for private higher education institutions.

“Failure to ⁣comply with thes regulations will result in the immediate⁢ closure of the establishment by the ​competent⁣ authority, with potential ⁢for further legal action,” warned Professor Diouf.
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This proclamation underscores the governmentS commitment to maintaining quality control and ensuring the integrity of⁢ higher education within Senegal. The regulations aim to protect students and uphold academic standards across all institutions.