University of Abomey-Calavi: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3106 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #67 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 19 | In Benin |
| #39 of 1,016 | For Hydrology and Water resources management |
| Top50% | For 25 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- uac.bj
- Languages
- French;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 63% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters |
We've calculated the 63% acceptance rate for University of Abomey-Calavi based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
University of Abomey-Calavi has published 3,770 scientific papers with 38,739 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geography and Cartography, Agricultural Science, Demography, Forestry, Chemistry, and Engineering.
University of Abomey-Calavi majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 5 |
| 1993 | 3 | 14 |
| 1994 | 8 | 17 |
| 1995 | 2 | 19 |
| 1996 | 6 | 19 |
| 1997 | 4 | 19 |
| 1998 | 8 | 29 |
| 1999 | 6 | 46 |
| 2000 | 12 | 42 |
| 2001 | 5 | 70 |
| 2002 | 16 | 72 |
| 2003 | 16 | 111 |
| 2004 | 36 | 172 |
| 2005 | 29 | 199 |
| 2006 | 47 | 402 |
| 2007 | 45 | 476 |
| 2008 | 52 | 668 |
| 2009 | 69 | 878 |
| 2010 | 81 | 1158 |
| 2011 | 111 | 1631 |
| 2012 | 167 | 2055 |
| 2013 | 176 | 2565 |
| 2014 | 220 | 3189 |
| 2015 | 262 | 3402 |
| 2016 | 564 | 3395 |
| 2017 | 367 | 3767 |
| 2018 | 414 | 4014 |
| 2019 | 482 | 4889 |
| 2020 | 571 | 5926 |
| 2021 | 561 | 7520 |
| 2022 | 7 | 133 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Abomey-Calavi.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Licence | Accountancy, Animal Husbandry, Artificial Intelligence, Banking, Biomedicine, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Data Processing, Demography and Population, Dietetics, Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Finance, Food Science, Food Technology, Human Resources, Insurance, Law, Logistics Management, Management, Marketing, Natural Resources, Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Physical Therapy, Political Sciences, Public Health, Radiology, Regional Studies, Sanitary Engineering, Social Welfare, Social Work, Software Engineering, Statistics, Sustainable Development, Systems Analysis, Transport Management, Water Management, Water Science |
|---|---|
| Doctorat en Médecine | Anatomy, Community Health, Medicine, Public Health |
| Master | Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Commercial Law, Community Health, Computer Science, Environmental Management, Epidemiology, Food Science, Health Administration, Information Technology, Justice Administration, Microbiology, Nutrition, Plant and Crop Protection, Private Law, Public Health, Public Law, Radiology, Social Sciences, Software Engineering, Taxation, Water Management, Water Science |
| Doctorat | General Medicine, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health |
Notable alumni
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Thomas Boni Yayi
- Occupations
- politicianbankereconomist
- Biography
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Thomas Boni Yayi is a Beninese banker and politician who was the president of Benin from 2006 to 2016. He took office after winning the March 2006 presidential election and was re-elected to a second term in March 2011. He also served as the chairperson of the African Union from 29 January 2012 to 27 January 2013.
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Pascal Koupaki
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Pascal Irénée Koupaki is a Beninese politician who served as Prime Minister of Benin from May 2011 to August 2013. Koupaki worked as an official at the Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and he was Director of the Cabinet of the Prime Minister from 1996 to 1998. Under President Yayi Boni, Koupaki was Minister of Finance from 2006 to 2007 and then Minister of State for the Exploration, Development, and Evaluation of Public Policy from 2007 to 2011.
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Joseph Djogbenou
- Occupations
- university teacherjuristlawyer
- Biography
-
Joseph Fifamè Djogbénou, is a Beninese politician, lawyer and academic who is the current President of the Progressive Union for Renewal party. Djogbénou was the President of the Constitutional Court of Benin from 7 June 2018 until his resignation on 12 July 2022. He was the personal lawyer of Patrice Talon. He was Minister of Justice between 2016 and 2018.
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Reine Alapini-Gansou
- Occupations
- lawyerjudge
- Biography
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Reine Adélaïde Sophie Alapini-Gansou is a Beninese jurist who has been a judge of the International Criminal Court since March 2018.
University of Abomey-Calavi faculties and divisions
| Campus : Porto-Novo | English, French, French Studies, Geography, German, History, Philosophy, Spanish |
|---|---|
| Centre : Population Training and Research | Regional Planning |
| Centre : Training and Research in Environmental and Sustainable Development | Environmental Studies, Sustainable Development |
| Faculty : Agronomical Sciences | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Fishery, Forest Management, Nutrition |
| Faculty : Economics and Management | Accountancy, Business Administration, Econometrics |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Dietetics, General Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Social Welfare |
| Faculty : Humanities and Social Sciences | Archaeology, Geography, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Philosophy, Psychology, Science Education, Sociology |
| Faculty : Law and Political Science | Law, Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences | Anthropology, English, Geography |
| Faculty : Letters, Languages, Arts, and Communications | Communication Studies, English, German, Literature, Spanish |
| Faculty : Technical Sciences | Biology, Genetics, Marine Biology, Mathematics and Computer Science, Microbiology, Physical Chemistry |
| Institute : Confucius | Chinese, Grammar |
| Institute : Crafts, Archaeology, and Culture | Cultural Studies, Film, Fine Arts, Musicology, Performing Arts |
| Institute : Information Technology Research and Training | Artificial Intelligence, Data Processing, Multimedia, Software Engineering |
| Institute : Living Environment | Ecology, Environmental Management, Regional Planning |
| Institute : Mathematics and Physical Sciences | Chemistry, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics |
| Institute : Medicine and Health | Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynaecology |
| Institute : National Institute of Water | Ecology, Environmental Engineering, Natural Resources, Sanitary Engineering, Water Management, Water Science |
| Institute : Public Health | Public Health |
| Institute : Sports and Physical Education | Adult Education, Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Social and Community Services, Sports |
| School : Administration and Magistracy | Administrative Law, Business Administration, Information Sciences, Office Management |
| School : African Heritage | African Studies, Cultural Studies |
| School : Applied Economics and Management | Accountancy, Banking, Computer Networks, Demography and Population, Finance, Human Resources, Insurance, Logistics Management, Management, Management Systems, Marketing, Regional Studies, Statistics, Sustainable Development, Systems Analysis |
| School : Engineering | Agricultural Engineering, Animal Husbandry, Biomedical Engineering, Biomedicine, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Management, Mechanical Engineering, Radiology, Software Engineering |
| School : Information and Communication Sciences and Techniques | Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Journalism |
| School : International Commerce | International Business, International Economics, International Relations and Diplomacy |
General information
| Alternative names | UAC Université d'Abomey-Calavi |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1970 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS); African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (CAMES) |
| Motto | Mens Molem Agitat |
| Colors | green, yellow, red |
Location and contacts
| Address | Université d'Abomey-Calavi Cotonou, Littoral Benin |
|---|---|
| City population | 656,000 |