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Université de Douala

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world rank  9519

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Overview

Established in 1977, the Université de Douala (University of Douala) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Douala (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Littoral Region. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, Cameroun (Ministry of Higher Education of Cameroon), Université de Douala (UDla) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational Cameroonian higher education institution. Université de Douala (UDla) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 47-year-old Cameroonian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UDla also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Université de Douala's Control Typepublic

Entity

Université de Douala's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Université de Douala' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Université de Douala's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Identity

Name
Name (English) University of Douala
Acronym UDla
Founded 1977
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University Location

Address Boîte Postale 2701
Douala
Littoral Region
Cameroon
Université de Douala's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Université de Douala Phone Number +237 233 405 862
Université de Douala Fax Number +237 233 406 415

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Université de Douala's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Université de Douala's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Université de Douala's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Université de Douala.

Université de Douala: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Université de Douala's admission information.

Université de Douala's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Université de Douala's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Université de Douala a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Université de Douala's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Université de Douala's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Université de Douala's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Université de Douala.

Université de Douala's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Université de Douala has an enrollment range of 8,000-8,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Université de Douala's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).


Université de Douala's Control Type Control Type

Université de Douala is a public higher education institution.


Université de Douala's Entity Type Entity Type

Université de Douala is a non-profit higher education institution.


Université de Douala's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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Université de Douala's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

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Religious Affiliation

Université de Douala does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Université de Douala's main facilities:


Université de Douala's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Université de Douala's Housing University Housing

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Université de Douala's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Université de Douala's main services:


Université de Douala's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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Université de Douala's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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Université de Douala's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Université de Douala's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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Université de Douala's Career Services Career Services

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Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Université de Douala's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Université de Douala is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur, Cameroun


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Université de Douala 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

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Université de Douala's YouTube channel Université de Douala's official YouTube channel

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Free Online Courses

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