Student Life in Lesotho 2026

What studying in Lesotho is actually like — campuses, cities, getting settled and what to expect in your first year.

Universities in Lesotho

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National University of Lesotho

Public University — The National University of Lesotho, the main and oldest university in the country, is located in Roma, 34 km (21 mi) southeast of Maseru, the capital of Lesotho. The Roma valley is broad and...

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