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The system of education in Djibouti is influenced by the French system of formal study. France was the former colonial power in the region. The degrees or diplomas are still awarded by French universities.
There is a distinct lack of intellectual capital in this east African country. This is primarily due to the dismal state of education in Djibouti. Djibouti education is hampered by many external factors. Prominent among them is the absence of any formal university. The technical education at Djibouti is imparted by the state. The qualification conferred upon successful completion of the course is equivalent to a diploma level. Diplomas are conferred in the areas of computer science, economics and management studies.
Student enrollment in education has increased in the country every succeeding year after independence. A number of Djibouti students are studying in foreign universities under a state scholarship scheme. Students who enroll at teaching institutions in Djibouti are taught by French faculty. A few of the teachers are based at Djibouti. Most are visiting professors from French universities like the University of Montpelier. There is only one research institute in the country. The Advanced Institute for Scientific and Technical Study and Research or ISERST is engaged in practical scientific research areas like ecophysiology, renewable energies, agronomy and soil sciences among others.
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