University of Buea: Statistics
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3702 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #94 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 15 | In Cameroon |
| #502 of 1,734 | For Veterinary |
| Top50% | For 34 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.ubuea.cm
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 63%*
* The University of Buea is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate and competitive entrance examination. Bachelor's Degree or recognized equivalent for School of Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - February; March-July) |
Research profile
University of Buea has published 3,843 scientific papers with 38,837 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Pathology, Engineering, Genetics, Ecology, and Biochemistry.
University of Buea majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 4 | 0 |
| 1996 | 6 | 1 |
| 1997 | 8 | 8 |
| 1998 | 6 | 11 |
| 1999 | 10 | 9 |
| 2000 | 14 | 12 |
| 2001 | 13 | 29 |
| 2002 | 19 | 32 |
| 2003 | 16 | 63 |
| 2004 | 20 | 74 |
| 2005 | 38 | 98 |
| 2006 | 37 | 121 |
| 2007 | 27 | 165 |
| 2008 | 50 | 251 |
| 2009 | 53 | 352 |
| 2010 | 46 | 475 |
| 2011 | 85 | 628 |
| 2012 | 96 | 772 |
| 2013 | 130 | 1000 |
| 2014 | 161 | 1545 |
| 2015 | 140 | 1715 |
| 2016 | 222 | 1850 |
| 2017 | 234 | 2210 |
| 2018 | 262 | 2569 |
| 2019 | 321 | 3456 |
| 2020 | 470 | 4506 |
| 2021 | 609 | 6583 |
| 2022 | 555 | 7162 |
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 Buea.
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 | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Master | African Languages, Literature, Nursing |
|---|---|
| Doctor of Philosophy/ Doctorat | Botany, Economics, Law, Linguistics, Physics |
Notable alumni
-
Salatiel Livenja Bessong
- Occupations
- entrepreneurrecord producermusiciansingersongwriter
- Biography
-
Salatiel Livenja Bessong, better known as Salatiel or "High man general", is a Cameroonian Music executive, the CEO of Alpha Better records located in Buea, Cameroon. In 2019, he featured on Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift Album on the track "Water".
University of Buea faculties and divisions
| College : Higher Technical Teachers’ Training | Teacher Training |
|---|---|
| College : Technology | Technology |
| Faculty : Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Veterinary Science |
| Faculty : Arts | English, French, History, Linguistics, Performing Arts |
| Faculty : Education | Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology |
| Faculty : Engineering and Technology | Engineering, Technology |
| Faculty : Health Sciences | Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Nursing, Surgery |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Botany, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Zoology |
| Faculty : Social and Management Sciences | Accountancy, Anthropology, Banking, Economics, Finance, Gender Studies, Geography, Journalism, Law, Management, Mass Communication, Political Sciences, Sociology, Women's Studies |
| School : Translation and Interpretation | Translation and Interpretation |
General information
| Alternative names | UB Université de Buéa |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Accreditation | Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur |
| Motto | Knowledge with Wisdom |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 63 Buéa, South West Province Cameroon |
|---|---|
| City population | 131,000 |