Université Thomas Sankara

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1) Overview

2) 2. General Information

3) 3. Academic Programs

4) 4. Fees Structure

5) 5. Facilities

6) 6. Accommodation

7) 7. Contact Information

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Overview

Université Thomas Sankara (UTS), formerly known as Université Ouaga II, is a public university located in Saaba, approximately 20 kilometers east of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Established in 2007 and renamed in 2020 to honor the revolutionary leader Thomas Sankara, UTS is dedicated to providing quality higher education and fostering research and development in the region.

2. General Information

Name	Université Thomas Sankara (UTS)
Established	2007 (as Université Ouaga II)
Renamed	2020 (to Université Thomas Sankara)
Type	Public University
Location	Saaba, Burkina Faso
Website	www.uts.bf

3. Academic Programs

UTS offers a variety of programs through its faculties and institutes:

Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences (SJP)
Faculty of Economics and Management (SEG)
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Faculty of Science and Technology
University Institute of Technolog

4. Fees Structure

As of April 2025, the government of Burkina Faso has abolished school fees from primary to university level, making education completely free for all students in public institutions.

5. Facilities

Over 65 degree programs (Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate)
More than 192 teaching and research staff
Student population exceeding 35,000 from various nationalities
More than 4 well-equipped and modern laboratories
2 university restaurants with over 1,500 seating capacity
Modern lecture halls and classrooms
Computer laboratories with internet access
University libraries with digital resources
Administrative and student support services

6. Accommodation

UTS provides on-campus housing options for students. Additionally, the university assists students in finding suitable off-campus accommodations in the vicinity of the campus. For more information on housing options, students are encouraged to contact the university’s student affairs office or visit the official website.

7. Contact Information

Phone: +226 25 30 70 64 / +226 25 30 70 65
Address: Saaba, Burkina Faso

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