University of Yaounde I: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3261 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #74 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #1 of 15 | In Cameroon |
| #1 of 4 | In Yaounde |
| #58 of 1,011 | For Bioethics/Medical Ethics |
| Top50% | For 23 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- uy1.uninet.cm
- Languages
- French;English
- Acceptance rate
- 43%*
* The University of Yaounde I 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 foreign equivalent, and entrance examination (for Teacher Training, Medicine and Engineering) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | October to August (October - February; March-August) |
Research profile
University of Yaounde I has published 2,806 scientific papers with 47,601 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Demography, Engineering, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN), and Public Health.
University of Yaounde I majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 34 | 75 |
| 1992 | 20 | 161 |
| 1993 | 25 | 122 |
| 1994 | 29 | 150 |
| 1995 | 22 | 152 |
| 1996 | 22 | 184 |
| 1997 | 25 | 176 |
| 1998 | 22 | 193 |
| 1999 | 28 | 213 |
| 2000 | 19 | 306 |
| 2001 | 27 | 335 |
| 2002 | 33 | 436 |
| 2003 | 39 | 518 |
| 2004 | 46 | 547 |
| 2005 | 41 | 673 |
| 2006 | 32 | 841 |
| 2007 | 50 | 872 |
| 2008 | 48 | 1136 |
| 2009 | 68 | 1111 |
| 2010 | 73 | 1476 |
| 2011 | 74 | 1811 |
| 2012 | 108 | 1926 |
| 2013 | 185 | 2306 |
| 2014 | 178 | 2590 |
| 2015 | 195 | 2774 |
| 2016 | 234 | 2999 |
| 2017 | 230 | 4036 |
| 2018 | 258 | 4356 |
| 2019 | 273 | 5704 |
| 2020 | 366 | 7466 |
| 2021 | 378 | 9112 |
| 2022 | 7 | 159 |
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 Yaounde I.
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 |
| Diplôme de professeur d'enseignement secondaire de premier grade | African Languages, Biology, Chemistry, Classical Languages, Computer Science, French, German, History, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Physics, Spanish |
|---|---|
| Diplôme de professeur d’enseignement normal de premier grade | Educational Sciences |
| Diplôme d'Ingénieur de Conception | Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering |
| Docteur en Médecine | Medicine |
| Diplôme de professeur d'enseignement secondaire de deuxième grade | Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography, German, History, Information Technology, Mathematics, Modern Languages, Philosophy, Spanish |
| Diplôme de professeur d’enseignement normal de deuxième grade | Educational Sciences |
| Master | African Languages, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, English, French, Geography, German, History, Hotel Management, Inorganic Chemistry, Linguistics, Mathematics, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Tourism |
| Doctor of Philosophy/ Doctorat | African Languages, African Studies, Anthropology, Biochemistry, Biological and Life Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, English, Environmental Studies, French, Geography, German, Health Sciences, Hotel Management, Inorganic Chemistry, Linguistics, Literature, Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Microbiology, Organic Chemistry, Philosophy, Physics, Physiology, Psychology, Spanish, Tourism |
Notable alumni
-
Jacques Fame Ndongo
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jacques Fame Ndongo is a Cameroonian politician from the Cameroon People's Democratic Movement. He has served as Minister of Higher Education since 2004, currently in Joseph Ngute's government.
-
LMN Z7
- Occupations
- entrepreneursongwritersingermusicianrecord producer
- Biography
-
Salatiel Livenja Bessong, better known as Salatiel or "High man general", is a Cameroonian Music executive, the CEO of Alpha Better records located in Buea, Cameroon. In 2019, he featured on Beyoncé’s The Lion King: The Gift Album on the track "Water".
University of Yaounde I faculties and divisions
| Centre : Biotechnology | Biotechnology |
|---|---|
| Centre : Information Technology | Information Technology |
| Faculty : Arts, Letters and Social Sciences | African Languages, African Studies, Anthropology, Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Behavioural Sciences, English, Fine Arts, French, Geography (Human), German, History, Hotel and Restaurant, Italian, Linguistics, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Tourism |
| Faculty : Education | Curriculum, Education, Educational Administration, Educational and Student Counselling, Educational Sciences, Educational Testing and Evaluation, Special Education |
| Faculty : Medicines and Biomedical Studies | Anaesthesiology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedicine, Cardiology, Dentistry, Dermatology, Diabetology, Endocrinology, Epidemiology, Forensic Medicine and Dentistry, Gastroenterology, Gerontology, Haematology, Health Administration, Hepatology, Medical Auxiliaries, Medical Parasitology, Medical Technology, Medicine, Microbiology, Midwifery, Nephrology, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Optometry, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Parasitology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy, Physiology, Plastic Surgery, Pneumology, Podiatry, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Health, Radiology, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Rheumatology, Surgery, Traditional and Complementary Medicine and Therapy, Tropical Medicine, Urology, Venereology, Virology |
| Faculty : Science | Agrobiology, Applied Chemistry, Applied Physics, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Computer Science, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Environmental Management, Geology, Inorganic Chemistry, Mathematics, Multimedia, Natural Resources, Natural Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Parasitology, Pest Management, Petrology, Physics, Physiology, Plant and Crop Protection, Seismology, Statistics, Waste Management, Wildlife, Zoology |
| Institute : Wood Technology | Wood Technology |
| School : Polytechnic | Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Technology, Telecommunications Engineering, Urban Studies |
| School : Teacher Training | Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Education, Educational Sciences, English, Foreign Languages Education, French, Geography, Geology, History, Mathematics Education, Philosophy, Physics, Secondary Education, Teacher Training |
General information
| Alternative names | UYI Université de Yaoundé I |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Accreditation | Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur |
| Motto | Sapentia - Cognitio - Collativa |
Location and contacts
| Address | BP 337 Yaoundé, Centre Cameroon |
|---|---|
| City population | 2,440,000 |