Overview
Founded in 1990, the Université Gaston Berger (University Gaston Berger) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small city of Saint-Louis (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Senegal (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Senegal), Université Gaston Berger (UGB) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 10,000-14,999 students) coeducational Senegalese higher education institution. Université Gaston Berger (UGB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 33-year-old Senegalese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Senegalese higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UGB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Université Gaston Berger  |
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| Name (English) | University Gaston Berger |
| Acronym | UGB |
| Founded | 1990 |
| Motto | L'Excellence au sevice du développement Excellence for Development |
| Colours | Blue and light brown |
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University Location
| Address | Boîte Postale 234 Saint-Louis 32000 Saint-Louis Senegal |
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+221 33 961 2360 |
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+221 33 961 1884 |
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