University of Yaounde I
Cameroon

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University of Yaounde I History

University of Yaounde I is a higher education establishment located in Yaounde, Cameroon. The university was established after the split of University of Yaounde into two entities in 1993 and has ever since grown to enrol over 10000 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students.

University of Yaounde I Programs, Courses, and Schools

University of Yaounde I comprises of 6 faculties which include Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Sciences, Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Teacher's Training College, National Advanced School of Engineering, and Higher Teacher's Training Technical School.

University of Yaounde I offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs in Computer Science, Economics, Business Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Languages, Literature, Education, Medicine, Dentistry, Physics, Chemistry, and Information Technology.

University of Yaounde I Campuses

University of Yaounde I has its primary campus located in Ngoa-Ekelle in Yaounde, Cameroon with a number of smaller campuses and facilities scattered throughout the country. The main campus is located close to the city center and offers all the amenities at its doorstep and houses university’s administrative headquarters.

University of Yaounde I offers a range of facilities including modern teaching facilities and well-stocked libraries with books, periodicals, and journals in addition to student accommodation and residences, sports facilities, recreational spaces, meeting rooms, eating and dining options, and student support services.

University of Yaounde I Achievements

University of Yaounde I is ranked 1st in the country and amongst top 1200 universities globally by CWUR Center for World University Rankings. The university is also accredited by Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon and ranked 4th nationally by UniRank.

University of Yaounde I is also ranked 949th in the Best Global Universities list by US News and World Report. The university is also ranked 28th in Africa and 466th worldwide to study Clinical Medicine by US News and World Report.

University of Yaounde I USP

University of Yaounde I is a member of a number of professional bodies such as the ACU Association of Commonwealth Universities in addition to offering a range of scholarships and tuition fee assistance programs to students.

University of Yaounde I is also home to a number of specialised research centers including Biotechnology Center, University Center of Information Technologies, and Medico-Social Center which are at forefront of research and development projects in the country.

University of Yaounde I Notable Alumni

Jacques Fame Ndongo (Cameroonian politician), Lynda Raymonde (Cameroonian singer), John Nkemngong Nkengasong (Cameroonian playwright), and Salatiel (Cameroonian music executive).