Comoros

The Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros, commonly referred to as Comoros, is an independent state consisting of three of the four Comoros islands, with the fourth being administered by France. It is located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of East Africa and stands at an important crossroad location between East Africa and Asia. It is a former French colony with the three islands which make up the sovereign state, gaining independence in 1975. Its form of government is a republic with one legislative house, with the capital of the country being Moroni, which is situated on the island Grande Comore.

Comoros can provide an interesting experience when it comes to higher education, acting as a form of stepping stone. While the country has only one university situated in Moroni, it can nevertheless help by providing opportunities to study in the field of Technology through a three-year diploma program. In addition, students can hone or learn foreign languages such as Arabic, French or the local Shikomor, one of the four Bantu languages. There are, furthermore, quite a few opportunities to participate in volunteer programs related to Education via teaching children, Healthcare through assisting with medical care, Ecology through conservation of wildlife or plants, as well as Business by providing aid to local entrepreneurs in building a sustainable income. Also, the Federal Islamic Republic of the Comoros is a suitable location for gathering on-field experience in terms of gathering data for research, especially when it comes to Ecology due to the archipelago’s diverse plant and wildlife.