Overview
The University of Kara (Université de Kara), established by presidential decree on January 21, 1999 and officially opened on January 23, 2004, is the second largest public university in Togo. Located in the city of Kara in northern Togo, it was created to extend higher education access beyond the capital. The institution opened with 1,537 students and has grown significantly, enrolling over 18,000 students by 2017–2018, including undergraduate and postgraduate learners.
Université de Kara follows the Licence-Master-Doctorat (LMD) system adopted nationally since 2009 and is grouped into multiple faculties and institutes focused on humanities, law, economics, health sciences, sciences & technology, and agriculture. It is a member of the Association of African Universities and REESAO, contributing actively to regional academic excellence and mobility across West Africa.
2. General Information
| Name | Université de Kara (University of Kara) |
| Established | 1999 (decree); opened 23 Jan 2004 |
| Type | Public national university |
| Location | Kara, Togo |
| Website | https://www.univ-kara.tg |
3. Fee Structure
| Program | Tuition Fee (approximate) |
| Bachelor’s (Licence – LMD) | ≈ CFA 500,000–1,000,000/year |
| Master’s | ≈ CFA 800,000–1,200,000/year |
| Doctorate | ≈ CFA 1,200,000+/year |
4. Academic Programs
- Bachelor’s – Letters & Human Sciences (FLESH)
- Bachelor’s – Law & Political Science (FDSP)
- Bachelor’s – Economics & Management (FaSEG)
- Bachelor’s – Sciences & Techniques (FAST)
- Bachelor’s – Health Sciences (FSS)
- Master’s and Doctoral programs across those faculties
- Professional programmes in agriculture via ISMA
5. Facilities
- Two campuses: Campus Sud (Ex-ENI) and Campus Nord (Pya – new site nearly completed)
- Second-largest computing and multimedia resource center in the subregion with hundreds of workstations (since 2013)
- Libraries, lecture halls, laboratories and Wi-Fi-enabled ICT centers
- Facilities for law, humanities, economics, sciences and health training
- Professional agricultural training via Institut Supérieur des Métiers Agricoles (ISMA)
6. Accommodation
The university provides limited on‑campus housing primarily in its new Pya campus area. Dormitories are gender‑segregated shared rooms with basic amenities. Due to limited capacity, many students rent accommodation in Kara city nearby.
- Hostel rooms shared by 2–4 students
- Basic furnishings, communal facilities, water and electricity
- Proximity to campus and local markets
7. Contact Information
- Email: contact@univ-kara.tg
- Phone: +228 26 61 02 85
- Address: B.P. 43, Kara, Togo
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