University of Science, Technology and Medicine: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6310 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #251 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 4 | In Mauritania |
| #1 of 4 | In Nouakchott |
| #1445 of 2,491 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.ustm.mr
- Acceptance rate
- 58%*
* The University of Science, Technology and Medicine 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.
Research profile
University of Science, Technology and Medicine has published 1,090 scientific papers with 11,441 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Geography and Cartography, Ecology, and Quantum and Particle physics.
University of Science, Technology and Medicine majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 5 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 6 |
| 1994 | 2 | 3 |
| 1995 | 2 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 | 11 |
| 1997 | 5 | 15 |
| 1998 | 6 | 15 |
| 1999 | 7 | 17 |
| 2000 | 12 | 33 |
| 2001 | 12 | 37 |
| 2002 | 11 | 75 |
| 2003 | 14 | 96 |
| 2004 | 22 | 94 |
| 2005 | 28 | 146 |
| 2006 | 17 | 144 |
| 2007 | 19 | 172 |
| 2008 | 16 | 195 |
| 2009 | 23 | 262 |
| 2010 | 17 | 243 |
| 2011 | 38 | 305 |
| 2012 | 28 | 361 |
| 2013 | 24 | 396 |
| 2014 | 28 | 471 |
| 2015 | 10 | 413 |
| 2016 | 36 | 380 |
| 2017 | 49 | 407 |
| 2018 | 76 | 494 |
| 2019 | 86 | 563 |
| 2020 | 89 | 765 |
| 2021 | 99 | 1013 |
| 2022 | 89 | 1219 |
| 2023 | 118 | 1454 |
| 2024 | 85 | 1422 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Science, Technology and Medicine 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 | Duration (years) | Tuition per year (MRO) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4 | 1,500,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering | 4 | 1,800,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 4 | 1,800,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering | 4 | 1,800,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering | 4 | 2,000,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Geology | 4 | 1,500,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Biology | 4 | 1,500,000 |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) | 6 | 3,000,000 |
| Master of Science in Computer Science | 2 | 2,000,000 |
| Master of Science in Electrical Engineering | 2 | 2,200,000 |
| Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering | 2 | 2,200,000 |
| Master of Science in Civil Engineering | 2 | 2,200,000 |
| Master of Science in Petroleum Engineering | 2 | 2,500,000 |
| Master of Science in Geology | 2 | 2,000,000 |
| Master of Science in Biology | 2 | 2,000,000 |
| Doctor of Medicine (MD) | 4 | 4,000,000 |
Notable alumni
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Biram Dah Abeid
- Occupations
- politicianhuman rights activistlawyer
- Biography
-
Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid is a Mauritanian politician and advocate for the abolition of slavery. He was listed as one of "10 People Who Changed the World You Might Not Have Heard Of" by PeaceLinkLive in 2014, and by Time magazine as one of the "100 Most Influential People". He has also been called the "Mauritanian Nelson Mandela" by online news organisation Middle East Eye.
-
Fatimata M’baye
- Occupations
- lawyer
- Biography
-
Fatimata M'baye is a Mauritanian lawyer. She has campaigned for human rights in her country. In 2016, she was given an International Women of Courage Award by the U.S. Secretary of State.
General information
| Alternative names | USTM Université des Sciences, de Technologie et de Médecine |
|---|
Location and contacts
| Address | Nouakchott Mauritania |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,077,000 |
| Phone | +222 (2) 513 82 |
| Fax | +222 (2) 539 97 |