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Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute

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Overview

Established in 1996, the Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Yamoussoukro (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Abidjan. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique de Côte d'Ivoire (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Ivory Coast), Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational Ivorian higher education institution. Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB) 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 27-year-old Ivorian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this Ivorian higher education organization an extremely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. INP-HB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Control Typepublic

Entity

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute' Size by Total Enrollmentmedium-sized

Selectivity

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateextremely selective

University Profile

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Campus Location

Address Boîte Postale 1093
Yamoussoukro
Yamoussoukro
Ivory Coast
Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute Phone Number +225 (30) 64 03 53
Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute Fax Number +225 (30) 64 04 06
Other locations Abidjan

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute'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 Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's academic range and degree level offering.




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Tuition Fees

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute'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 Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute.

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Admission Info

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Admission Policy

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Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's acceptance rate range is 10-19% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.


Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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

Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny international students information:

  • Language proficiency test in French required for students from non-French-speaking countries (English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking)
  • Equivalences of required diplomas

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Admission Office Admission Office

B.P. 1093
Yamoussoukro
07 08 58 40 32


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Profile and Size

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Profile and Size

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Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute has an enrollment range of 6,000-6,999 students making it a medium-sized institution.


Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 300-399 academic employees (Faculty).


Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Control Type Control Type

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute is a public higher education institution.


Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Entity Type Entity Type

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute is a non-profit higher education institution.


Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

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University Facilities

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Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny library offers include:

  • 3 physical libraries spread across the 3 sites of Yamoussoukro, with a capacity of over 40,000 books.
  • Open access to the libraries.
  • Common electronic database.
  • Local physical database.
  • Access to authorized partner databases.

A team of 16 people is responsible for managing and animating the libraries, creating annual activities on specific themes.


Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny offers housing at L’Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny de Yamoussoukro, which includes thirty-two (32) university residences spread across the sites of INP-Sud and INP-Centre. Each site has sixteen residences, totaling one thousand five hundred four (1504) student rooms, all fully dedicated to students in an attractive, study-friendly, and 24/7 secure environment.

  • The student room is a functional 9m2 space that provides all the necessary comfort for the student to study in peace, including:
    • A living space including bedding;
    • A desk;
    • Storage furniture;
    • A private bathroom.
  • Each residence has common areas that include:
    • Twelve toilet facilities per floor of 32 rooms;
    • 4 urinals per floor;
    • One laundry room per floor.

Students can use the sports facilities in their free time to balance studies and leisure. Each university campus has a communal shopping center, commonly known as free activities, providing students with access to essential goods on campus.

  • Thatched huts and resting places allow students to meet and enjoy the green spaces.
  • WIFI access points covering the campuses allow students to stay connected.

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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

At the Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny, there are numerous sports facilities. The quality of the facilities has led to their approval by CAF as training grounds for African teams during the upcoming 2023 CAN.

  • Football: The institute has two FIFA-standard fields and four Maracana fields, two of which are covered. These are primarily used for the INP-HB inter-school tournament, Ivorian university games, and often host matches from the 1st division of the Ivorian championship.
  • Basketball: INP-HB has 4 basketball courts, two outdoor and two gymnasiums. The institute organizes inter-school tournaments and hosts school and university competitions in partnership with OISSU and the Ivorian Basketball Federation.
  • Handball: The institute has 5 handball courts, two of which are covered, and 3 outdoor courts. These facilities have hosted African championships for seniors, juniors, and under 18s, as well as OISSU games and the WAPOGA games for West African polytechnic schools.
  • Volleyball: There are two outdoor and two covered volleyball courts at the institute. These courts are used for inter-school tournaments, OISSU competitions, and national and international competitions organized by the federation.
  • Swimming: The institute has two Olympic-sized pools that meet European standards and are equipped for training and competition preparation.
  • Tennis: There are 5 tennis courts and 4 table tennis tables at the institute, with illuminated courts for day and night play.

University Services

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Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

  • Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny financial aids include Tous les étudiants nationaux sont boursiers de l'Etat.
  • Certains étudiants bénéficient de financements d'organismes internationnaux (Centres d'Excellence Africains - Financement banque mondiale, ERASMUS, Office africain de la propriété intellectuelle - OAPI- Des entreprises privées ivoiriennes)

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (INP-HB) has signed several double-degree agreements with various engineering schools.

Each year, multiple students from INP-HB schools are selected to continue their studies in these institutions.

Additionally, INP-HB welcomes students from specific partner schools (ESTP Paris, ISARA Lyon).

Notable collaborations include:

  • ERASMUS
  • Ecole Centrale de Lyon
  • Montpellier SupAgro
  • Ecome Supérieure de Chimie de Montpellier
  • ENAC Toulouse
  • ENSAIA
  • ENSIC
  • ENSG de Nancy
  • IMTA Brest et Nantes
  • ESIR Rennes
  • ESTP Paris
  • HEC Paris
  • Paris ChimieTech, etc.

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


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Accreditation and Recognition

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Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique de Côte d'Ivoire


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Affiliations and Memberships

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Société Ouest Africaine de Chimie (SOACHIM)
  • Société Ouest Africaine de Physique (SOAPHYS)
  • Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF)
  • Réseau d'Excellence des Sciences de l'Ingénieur de la Francophonie (RESCIF)
  • Activité minière responsable et développement durable (AMR2D)
  • Activités Minières, Environnement, Développement. Economique et Ethique (AMEDEE)
  • Réseau pour l'excellence de l'enseignement supérieur en Afrique de l'Ouest (REESAO)

Academic Divisions

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