University of Ouagadougou: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4084 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #118 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 14 | In Burkina Faso |
| #1 of 9 | In Ouagadougou |
| #636 of 2,377 | For Forestry |
| Top50% | For 29 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.univ-ouaga.bf
- Languages
- French
- Acceptance rate
- 50%*
* The University of Ouagadougou 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 (baccalauréat) or recognized equivalent and entrance examination |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June (September - December; January-March; April-June) |
Research profile
University of Ouagadougou has published 3,782 scientific papers with 45,250 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Engineering, Genetics, and Geology.
University of Ouagadougou majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 9 | 23 |
| 1992 | 11 | 11 |
| 1993 | 9 | 14 |
| 1994 | 8 | 19 |
| 1995 | 6 | 19 |
| 1996 | 16 | 32 |
| 1997 | 18 | 30 |
| 1998 | 22 | 34 |
| 1999 | 17 | 35 |
| 2000 | 23 | 59 |
| 2001 | 19 | 77 |
| 2002 | 30 | 66 |
| 2003 | 44 | 153 |
| 2004 | 41 | 167 |
| 2005 | 46 | 223 |
| 2006 | 61 | 333 |
| 2007 | 64 | 366 |
| 2008 | 68 | 460 |
| 2009 | 91 | 609 |
| 2010 | 77 | 877 |
| 2011 | 112 | 1098 |
| 2012 | 157 | 1430 |
| 2013 | 152 | 1685 |
| 2014 | 160 | 1994 |
| 2015 | 164 | 2325 |
| 2016 | 223 | 2413 |
| 2017 | 176 | 2705 |
| 2018 | 220 | 3139 |
| 2019 | 266 | 3462 |
| 2020 | 291 | 4120 |
| 2021 | 312 | 4836 |
| 2022 | 372 | 5534 |
| 2023 | 445 | 5871 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Ouagadougou gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | 500,000 XOF |
| Master's Degree | 750,000 XOF |
| Doctorate Degree | 1,000,000 XOF |
The University of Ouagadougou has on-campus housing.
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 Ouagadougou.
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 |
| Diplôme d'Etudes supérieures spécialisées | Environmental Engineering, Food Science, Pharmacology, Toxicology, Tropical Agriculture |
|---|---|
| Maîtrise | Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Journalism, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics, Translation and Interpretation |
| Diplôme d'Etudes approfondies | Biochemistry, Linguistics, Literature, Pharmacology, Toxicology |
| Master | Journalism, Mass Communication, Translation and Interpretation |
| Doctorat d'Etat en Médecine | Medicine, Pharmacy |
| Doctorat | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Physics |
| Certificat d'Etudes spécialisées | Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Surgery |
University of Ouagadougou alumni
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Ibrahim Traore
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
Ibrahim Traoré is a Burkinabè military officer who has been the interim leader of Burkina Faso since the 30 September 2022 coup d'état which ousted interim president Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba. At age 35, Traoré is currently the second youngest serving state leader in the world, and the youngest serving president.
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Hamed Bakayoko
- Occupations
- politicianjournalist
- Biography
-
Hamed Bakayoko was an Ivorian politician who served as Prime Minister of Côte d'Ivoire from 8 July 2020 until his death on 10 March 2021. He had previously served as the country's Minister of New Technologies, Information and Communication, Minister of the Interior and Minister of Defense.
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Yacouba Isaac Zida
- Occupations
- politicianmilitary personnel
- Biography
-
Yacouba Isaac Zida is a Burkinabé military officer who briefly served as Burkina Faso's interim head of state in November 2014. He took power in the aftermath of the 2014 Burkinabé uprising, sidelining a more senior officer, Honoré Nabéré Traoré. A few weeks later, a civilian, Michel Kafando, was chosen to replace Zida as transitional head of state; Kafando then appointed Zida as Prime Minister on 19 November 2014.
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Assita Kanko
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Assita Adoua Kanko is a Burkinabè-born Belgian journalist, human rights activist and politician who was elected as a Member of the European Parliament in 2019 representing the New Flemish Alliance.
University of Ouagadougou faculties and divisions
| Institute : Arts and Crafts | Accountancy, Banking, Business and Commerce, Computer Networks, Finance, Insurance, Secretarial Studies |
|---|---|
| Institute : Demography | Demography and Population |
| Institute : Media, Information and Communication | Communication Studies, Information Technology, Journalism |
| Unit : Applied and Exact Sciences | Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics |
| Unit : Health Sciences | Biomedicine, Dentistry, Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Pharmacy, Surgery |
| Unit : Humanities | Adult Education, Archaeology, Arts and Humanities, Demography and Population, Geography (Human), History, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology |
| Unit : Languages, Arts and Communication | Art Management, Arts and Humanities, Cultural Studies, English, English Studies, Fine Arts, German, Germanic Studies, Journalism, Linguistics, Literature, Mass Communication, Translation and Interpretation |
| Unit : Life and Earth Sciences | Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Biology, Geology, Microbiology, Physiology, Plant and Crop Protection |
General information
| Alternative names | UO Université de Ouagadougou |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| Accreditation | Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche scientifique et de l'Innovation |
| Motto | Populi Sapientia Populo |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 7021 Ouagadougou, Kadiogo, 03 Burkina Faso |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,453,000 |