University of Douala: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5091 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #176 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #4 of 15 | In Cameroon |
| #625 of 1,411 | For Epidemiology |
| Top50% | For 39 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- univ-douala.com
- Languages
- French;English
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* The University of Douala 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 | Competitive entrance examination following secondary school certificate (baccalauréat) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to July (October - December; January-March; April-July) |
Research profile
University of Douala has published 7,716 scientific papers with 72,943 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Ecology, Pathology, and Geology.
University of Douala majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 3 | 1 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 3 | 5 |
| 1996 | 6 | 2 |
| 1997 | 4 | 2 |
| 1998 | 4 | 3 |
| 1999 | 9 | 6 |
| 2000 | 14 | 12 |
| 2001 | 15 | 16 |
| 2002 | 27 | 30 |
| 2003 | 29 | 62 |
| 2004 | 30 | 70 |
| 2005 | 48 | 136 |
| 2006 | 67 | 210 |
| 2007 | 61 | 271 |
| 2008 | 86 | 393 |
| 2009 | 88 | 489 |
| 2010 | 96 | 673 |
| 2011 | 108 | 761 |
| 2012 | 146 | 927 |
| 2013 | 242 | 1212 |
| 2014 | 230 | 1554 |
| 2015 | 279 | 1903 |
| 2016 | 344 | 2102 |
| 2017 | 389 | 2589 |
| 2018 | 425 | 3295 |
| 2019 | 486 | 4329 |
| 2020 | 758 | 6100 |
| 2021 | 818 | 8034 |
| 2022 | 991 | 10453 |
| 2023 | 1047 | 12504 |
| 2024 | 821 | 14021 |
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 Douala.
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 | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Docteur en Médecine | Medicine, Pharmacy |
|---|---|
| Master | Economics, Fine Arts, Law, Management, Political Sciences |
| Doctor of Philosophy/ Doctorat | Administration, African Languages, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Comparative Literature, Computer Science, Economics, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, French, Geography, German, Health Sciences, History, Human Resources, Industrial Engineering, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Private Law, Psychology, Public Law, Sociology, Spanish |
Notable alumni
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Nourane Fotsing Moluh Hassana
- Occupations
- businesspersonpoliticiandeputy
- Biography
-
Nourane Moluh Hassana Epse Fotsing, also known as Nourane Foster is a Cameroonian entrepreneur and politician. In the 2020 Cameroonian parliamentary election she was elected to the National Assembly as a member of the Cameron voice Party for National Reconciliation (CPRN). She is the founder of the Nourishka brand and runs the companies Nourishka Hair, Nourishka Cosmétiques and Nourishka Hôtel.
University of Douala faculties and divisions
| Academy : Internet | Information Technology |
|---|---|
| Centre : Atomic and Molecular Physics | Atomic and Molecular Physics |
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | African Languages, African Studies, Anthropology, Arts and Humanities, Bilingual and Bicultural Education, Communication Studies, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, English, French, Geography, German, History, Human Resources, Literature, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology, Social Sciences, Sociology, Spanish, Translation and Interpretation |
| Faculty : Economics and Applied Management | Econometrics, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing, Mathematics |
| Faculty : Industrial Engineering | Industrial Engineering |
| Faculty : Law and Political Science | Law, Political Sciences, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Medicine and Pharmacy | Biochemistry, Biology, Medicine, Pharmacy, Sports |
| Faculty : Science | Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Ecology, Environmental Studies, Food Technology, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Nutrition, Physics, Zoology |
| Institute : Fine Arts | Architecture, Art History, Cinema and Television, Fine Arts, Museum Studies, Musicology, Restoration of Works of Art, Theatre, Town Planning |
| Institute : Fisheries Science | Fishery |
| Institute : Technology | Accountancy, Biology, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Secretarial Studies, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Economics and Commerce - ESSEC | Business and Commerce, Economics |
| School : Polytechnic - ENSPD | Automotive Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Marine Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| School : Teacher Training in Technical Education - ENSET | Teacher Trainers Education, Technology Education |
General information
| Alternative names | UDLA Université de Douala |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1977 |
| Accreditation | Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur |
Location and contacts
| Address | BP 2701 Douala, Littoral Cameroon |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,768,000 |