Overview
The University of Ngaoundéré (UN) is a leading academic institution in Cameroon’s northern regions, established in 1993 to serve the educational needs of the Adamawa Plateau. Strategically located along the Trans-Cameroon Railway, UN has developed unique expertise in desertification studies, livestock sciences, and transborder security – fields critical to the Sahel region. The university’s distinctive “Savannah-to-Science” initiative connects classroom learning with the ecological and cultural realities of the Sudano-Sahelian zone.
As the main intellectual hub for northern Cameroon, UN plays a vital role in regional development through its focus on appropriate technology and conflict resolution. The campus blends modern facilities with traditional Fulani architectural elements, creating a unique learning environment that bridges modern academia and pastoral traditions. With about 18,000 students, UN maintains strong partnerships with Sahelian universities in Chad, Niger, and Nigeria.
2. General Information
| Name | University of Ngaoundéré |
| Established | 1993 |
| Type | Public University |
| Location | Ngaoundéré, Adamawa Region, Cameroon |
| Website | www.univ-ngaoundere.cm |
| Languages | French (primary), English, Fulfulde |
| Student Population | 18,500 (2023) |
3. Fee Structure
| Program | Annual Fees (XAF) |
| Undergraduate Arts | 80,000 |
| Undergraduate Sciences | 100,000 |
| Animal Sciences | 120,000 |
| Desertification Studies | 110,000 |
| Engineering | 130,000 |
| Postgraduate Programs | 150,000-300,000 |
4. Academic Programs
- Faculty of Animal Sciences and Veterinary Medicine
- Department of Arid Zone Studies
- Higher Institute of the Sahel
- School of Geology and Mining
- Department of Transborder Security
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
- Institute of Appropriate Technology
5. Facilities
- Livestock Research Station (Tibati)
- Desertification Monitoring Center
- Veterinary Teaching Hospital
- Geological Museum
- Central Library with Sahelian Special Collection
- University Radio (Voix de la Savane 96.5 FM)
- Solar Energy Research Unit
6. Accommodation
UN provides on-campus housing at the Cité Universitaire, though many students rent rooms in Ngaoundéré’s neighborhoods like Djalingo, Dang, and the railway quarters. The university offers special housing support for nomadic students transitioning to academic life.
- 3,200 dormitory spaces
- 24-hour campus security
- Halal food options
- On-campus mosque and interfaith center
- Shuttle service to railway station
7. Contact Information
- Rector’s Office: +237 222 25 14 40
- Admissions: admission@univ-ngaoundere.cm
- Main Address: BP 454, Ngaoundéré6</li
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