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Cheikh Anta Diop University

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Overview

Established in 1918, the Université Cheikh Anta Diop (Cheikh Anta Diop University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Dakar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Senegal (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Senegal), Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Senegalese higher education institution. Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) 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 106-year-old Senegalese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Cheikh Anta Diop University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Cheikh Anta Diop University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Cheikh Anta Diop University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Cheikh Anta Diop University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

University Profile

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Name Cheikh Anta Diop University
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Campus Location

Address Boîte Postale 5005
Dakar
Dakar
Senegal
Cheikh Anta Diop University Phone Number +221 33 825 0530
Cheikh Anta Diop University Fax Number +221 33 825 3724

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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 Cheikh Anta Diop University'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 Cheikh Anta Diop University's academic range and degree level offering.




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Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees represent the cost that a student is billed by a university for one academic year of full-time study. Check out our guide article on tuition fees and financial aid options to gain further insights.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Cheikh Anta Diop University'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 Cheikh Anta Diop University.

Cheikh Anta Diop University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

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Admission Info

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 Policy

uniRank publishes below some basic Cheikh Anta Diop University's admission information.

Cheikh Anta Diop University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Cheikh Anta Diop University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Cheikh Anta Diop University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Cheikh Anta Diop University's acceptance rate range is not reported.


Cheikh Anta Diop University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Cheikh Anta Diop University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Profile and Size

Introduction

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Profile and Size

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Cheikh Anta Diop University.

Cheikh Anta Diop University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Cheikh Anta Diop University has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Cheikh Anta Diop University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

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Cheikh Anta Diop University's Control Type Control Type

Cheikh Anta Diop University is a public higher education institution.


Cheikh Anta Diop University's Entity Type Entity Type

Cheikh Anta Diop University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Cheikh Anta Diop University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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Cheikh Anta Diop University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Cheikh Anta Diop University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Cheikh Anta Diop University's main facilities:


Cheikh Anta Diop University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Cheikh Anta Diop University's Housing University Housing

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Cheikh Anta Diop University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

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University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Cheikh Anta Diop University's main services:


Cheikh Anta Diop University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported

Cheikh Anta Diop University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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

Cheikh Anta Diop University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Cheikh Anta Diop University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Cheikh Anta Diop University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Accreditation and Recognition

Introduction

Various countries have diverse types of legal recognition and quality assessment for higher education institutions, depending on their legal and higher education systems... explore our article on university accreditation and recognition for further information.


Cheikh Anta Diop University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Accreditation or Recognition

Cheikh Anta Diop University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Senegal


Programmatic or Specialized Accreditations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Cheikh Anta Diop University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW)
  • International Forum of Public Universities (IFPU)

Academic Divisions

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of disciplines and fields of study 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 Divisions

uniRank shows a diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Cheikh Anta Diop University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

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