University of Douala: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5801 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #229 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #5 of 15 | In Cameroon |
| #626 of 1,449 | For Epidemiology |
| Top50% | For 40 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- univ-douala.com
- Languages
- French;English
- Acceptance rate
- 59%*
* 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 8,080 scientific papers with 83,710 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 926 |
| 2013 | 242 | 1212 |
| 2014 | 230 | 1554 |
| 2015 | 279 | 1904 |
| 2016 | 344 | 2102 |
| 2017 | 389 | 2590 |
| 2018 | 425 | 3296 |
| 2019 | 486 | 4328 |
| 2020 | 759 | 6101 |
| 2021 | 822 | 8042 |
| 2022 | 992 | 10470 |
| 2023 | 1049 | 12535 |
| 2024 | 835 | 14149 |
| 2025 | 443 | 13670 |
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 |
| Bachelor's Degree/ Licence | Administration, African Languages, Agriculture, Anthropology, Architecture and Planning, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Biomedicine, Business and Commerce, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Economics, English, Fishery, French, French Studies, Geography (Human), History, Human Resources, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Medical Technology, Modern Languages, Molecular Biology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Sociology |
|---|---|
| Diplôme de professeur d’enseignement technique de premier grade | Agricultural Education, Business Education, Computer Education, Educational Sciences, Home Economics Education, Science Education, Technology Education |
| Diplôme d'Ingénieur de Conception | Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Fishery, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Physical Engineering, Safety Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Transport Engineering |
| Docteur en Médecine | Medicine, Pharmacy |
| Master | Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Construction Engineering, Cosmetology, Cybersecurity, Dermatology, Dietetics, Earth Sciences, Economics, Energy Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Studies, Epidemiology, Fine Arts, Fishery, Food Technology, Geophysics, Gynaecology, Health Sciences, Herbology, Hydraulic Engineering, Industrial Chemistry, Industrial Management, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Medical Technology, Microbiology, Mining Engineering, Natural Resources, Nutrition, Oncology, Paramedical Sciences, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physics, Political Sciences, Public Health, Safety Engineering, Sanitary Engineering, Software Engineering, Sports Medicine, Surgery, Thermal Engineering, Toxicology, Water Science, Zoology |
| Doctor of Philosophy/ Doctorat | Accountancy, African Languages, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Communication Studies, Computer Science, Criminology, Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences, Econometrics, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, Finance, Fishery, French, Geography (Human), German, Health Sciences, Heritage Preservation, History, Human Resources, Linguistics, Literature, Management, Marine Science and Oceanography, 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
- deputybusinesspersonpolitician
- 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
| 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 : Law and Political Sciences | Law, Political Sciences, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Medicine and Pharmacy | Biological and Life Sciences, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Surgery |
| 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 | Agronomy, Aquaculture, Fishery, Food Technology, Marine Science and Oceanography, Natural Sciences |
| 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 | P.O. Box 2701 Ange Raphael Douala, Littoral Cameroon |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,768,000 |