Courses in the social sciences prepare students to engage within human society. Through courses such as economics, political science, anthropology, sociology, history, and psychology, students may gain a better understanding of how the world around them works.

Benin, located in West Africa, is home to a multitude of higher education options. There are 10 branches of the National University of Benin throughout the country, and the total number of public and private institutions combined is 94.