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Overview<\/h2>\n

The University of Buea (UB) is Cameroon’s flagship English-medium university, established in 1993 in the scenic foothills of Mount Cameroon. As one of the country’s most recognized Anglophone institutions, UB has built a strong reputation across journalism, biotechnology, and African literature. The university’s “Mountain to Classroom” approach also connects the biodiversity of Mount Cameroon to real learning experiences in life sciences and environmental research.<\/p>\n

Located in the Southwest Region, UB is often described as an intellectual bridge between Anglophone and Francophone Cameroon. The campus blends modern academic spaces with Bakweri cultural design elements, creating a distinct student experience. With an enrolled population of about 19,800 students (2023), UB is known for maintaining relatively close academic support compared with larger institutions, which can be helpful for mentorship in practical and research-oriented programs.<\/p>\n

If you are comparing English-medium options in Cameroon, you may also want to review Bamenda University of Science & Technology<\/a>, another prominent choice for students interested in technical and job-ready training.<\/p>\n

2. General Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Field<\/th>\nDetails<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Name<\/td>\nUniversity of Buea<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Established<\/td>\n1993<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Type<\/td>\nPublic University<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Location<\/td>\nBuea, Southwest Region, Cameroon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Website<\/td>\nwww.ubuea.cm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Language<\/td>\nEnglish (primary), French<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Student Population<\/td>\n19,800 (2023)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

3. Fee Structure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Program<\/th>\nAnnual Fees (XAF)<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Undergraduate Arts<\/td>\n82,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Undergraduate Sciences<\/td>\n105,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Journalism & Mass Comm<\/td>\n125,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Biotechnology<\/td>\n150,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Postgraduate Programs<\/td>\n175,000-300,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Professional Degrees<\/td>\n200,000+<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note: Fee amounts can change depending on academic year and specific course tracks. Before finalizing your budget, confirm the latest figures on UB’s official admissions and faculty pages and compare with other universities such as University of Dschang<\/a> if you are evaluating similar science and agriculture pathways.<\/p>\n

4. Academic Programs<\/h2>\n