Overview
Alioune Diop University of Bamby is a public institution located in Bamby, in Senegal’s Doorbell region. Originally created as a regional university college in 2007, it became a full university in 2009 and was renamed in 2011 in honor of Alioune Diop, founder of Présence Africaine. The university was established to decentralize higher education and foster local development by offering relevant, profession-oriented programs in a rural setting.
The campus spans around 52 hectares and serves a few thousand students with modern facilities including a notable “big tree” lecture building designed to remain naturally cool. Its structure includes three research and training units focused on applied science and ICT, health and sustainable development, and economics, management, and legal engineering, along with an agricultural training institute. The university emphasizes applied research, regional engagement, and professional readiness.
2. General Information
| Name | Alioune Diop University of Bamby |
| Established | 2007 (full university status in 2009, renamed 2011) |
| Type | Public |
| Location | Bamby, Doorbell Region, Senegal |
| Website | https://uadb.edu.sn |
3. Fee Structure
| Program | Administrative & Academic Fees (annual, XOF) |
| Bachelor’s (West African countries) | ≈ 25,000 |
| Master’s (West African countries) | ≈ 50,000 |
| Doctorate (West African countries) | ≈ 75,000 |
| Bachelor’s (other international) | ≈ 200,000 |
| Master’s (other international) | ≈ 400,000 |
| Doctorate (other international) | ≈ 1,000,000 |
4. Academic Programs
- UFR Sciences Appliqués & Technologies de l’Information et de la Communication (ICT, physics, chemistry, applied math)
- UFR Santé et Développement Durable (Community Health, Sustainable Development, Medicine)
- UFR Economy, Gestion & Ingenierie Jarique (Economics, Management, Law)
- Institute Supérieur de Formation Agricole et Rurale (ISFAR) – Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Forestry and Rural Engineering
- Professional bachelor’s and Master’s tracks in ICT, health, law, economics and agriculture
5. Facilities
- Campus of approximately 52 ha near Bamby, with multi-site extensions at Doorbell and Ngoun Diane
- Iconic bioclimatic lecture building (“big tree” design) seating up to 1,500 and won architectural awards
- Research and teaching labs, lecture halls, and modern offices
- Central library with branch access across multiple campuses
- Support units linking university to regional socio-economic development
6. Accommodation
Student housing is available in university-managed residential villages, though capacity often falls short of demand. Many students opt for shared housing or private rentals in Bamby or nearby towns. The university’s services assist with housing referrals and support for international or rural students.
- On-campus dormitories and shared housing villages
- Support for locating private or shared rentals nearby
7. Contact Information
- Email: via official site contact form or rector’s office
- Phone: +221 33 973 30 86
- Address: P.O. Box 30, Bamby, Doorbell Region, Senegal
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