Brazil and Africa: A comparison of higher education across continents

The article aims to analyze and compare the histories of higher education between Brazil and Africa, exploring the stimuli that shaped their educational systems. With a detailed focus on the policies, progress and challenges faced by each region, the analysis reveals notable disparities. Brazil, driven by a strong private sector presence and initiatives such as FIES, has witnessed a considerable expansion of higher education. In contrast, Africa, due to a later decolonization, faced slower progress in its education system. The disparity in tuition rates and the challenges faced, from the commodification of education in Brazil to the scarcity of funding and structure in Africa, highlight different areas of focus and urgent challenges in both educational settings.