The verdict in three sentences
A private university needs a site that recruits students and lightens admin work, not just a showcase. In 2026, budget 4M to 8M FCFA (about 6,100-12,200 EUR) for a site with program pages, online applications and application-fee payment. Well designed, it can cut enrolment admin time by about 30 %.
The site as a student-recruitment tool
Prospective students and their parents compare universities online before visiting. A site that is clear on programs, outcomes and admission steps turns that research into real applications.
| Function | Student benefit | Admin benefit |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed program pages | Informed choice | Fewer repetitive questions |
| Application form | 24/7 enrolment | Structured, readable files |
| Application-fee payment | Simplicity | Traceable collection |
| News & campus life | Trust, image | Centralized communication |
| EN version | International students | Regional reach |
2026 pricing grid
| Tier | Scope | Price FCFA | Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essential | Program pages, news, contact | 4,000,000 | 8 weeks |
| Applications | + online application form, FR/EN | 6,000,000 | 10 weeks |
| Premium | + fee payment, applicant portal, dashboard | 8,000,000 | 12 weeks |
| Hosting + maintenance | Yearly | 800,000 / yr | - |
Online application-fee payment (Mobile Money, card) secures collection and filters serious applicants. The applicant portal lets students track their file status, sharply reducing calls and trips to the registrar.
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Ms. Al-Farsi, administrative director of a private university, deploys the Applications tier at 6,000,000 FCFA ahead of the intake. The previous year, 2 staff processed paper enrolments full-time over 8 weeks. With online applications, processing time drops by about 30 %, freeing the equivalent of around 2,400,000 FCFA of redeployed staff cost, while capturing about a hundred applications outside office hours. The site pays for itself within the first enrolment campaign.
FAQ
Does the form handle attachments (transcripts, photo)? Yes: applicants upload documents, which arrive sorted per file. No more lost photocopies or back-and-forth to the registrar.
Can we collect application fees via Mobile Money? Yes, as a Premium option: Mobile Money and card integration, with automatic receipts and payment tracking in a dashboard.
Is bilingual useful for a local university? Yes if you target students from other countries in the region or international programs. Otherwise, a single-language site is enough for the local market.
How many programs can be presented? As many as needed: each program gets a structured page (curriculum, outcomes, admission). The template is duplicable, easing annual additions.
How far ahead of the intake should we start? Launch the project at least 3 to 4 months before applications open, to cover content production, payment testing and registrar training.
Let's scope your project. Tell us your number of programs, the online-payment need and a budget between 4M and 8M FCFA. Detailed quote within 48 h. WhatsApp +221 77 596 93 33.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
