University of Parakou Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #9673 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #460 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 19 | In Benin |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- univ-parakou.bj
- Languages
- French
- Acceptance rate
- 41%*
* The University of Parakou 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.
Tuition
| Local studetns | 15,000 (Classical Faculties); 260,000 to 418,000 (for Schools) (XOF) |
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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 Parakou.
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 |
| Doctorat en Médecine | Medicine |
|---|---|
| Master | Agricultural Economics, Animal Husbandry, Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Communication Studies, Development Studies, Economics, Finance, Horticulture, International Business, Management, Marketing, Natural Resources, Rural Studies |
Notable alumni
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Noélie Yarigo
- Occupations
- athletics competitor
- Biography
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Noélie Ditchakou Yarigo is a middle-distance runner from Benin who competes primarily in the 800 metres. She represented her country at the 2016 Rio and 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
University of Parakou faculties and divisions
| Faculty : Agronomy | Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Rural Studies |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Arts and Humanities | Anthropology, English, Geography (Human), Literature, Regional Planning, Sociology, Spanish |
| Faculty : Economics and Management | Accountancy, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing |
| Faculty : Economics and Management | Actuarial Science, Agricultural Economics, Economics, Finance, Insurance, Management |
| Faculty : Law and Political Science | Political Sciences, Private Law, Public Law |
| Faculty : Law and Political Science | Civil Law, Law, Political Sciences, Private Law |
| Faculty : Medicine | Epidemiology, Medical Technology, Medicine |
| Institute : Midwifery and Nursing Training | Midwifery, Nursing |
| Institute : Technology | Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Transport Management |
| School : Agro Pastoral Studies | Agriculture, Animal Husbandry |
| School : Protected Areas Management | Environmental Management, Regional Planning |
| School : Statistics and Demographic Planning | Demography and Population, Statistics |
General information
| Alternative names | UP Université de Parakou |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Accreditation | Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS) |
Location and contacts
| Address | BP 123 Parakou, Borgou Benin |
|---|---|
| City population | 207,000 |