Top Private Universities in Burkina Faso
2026 Burkinabe Private University Ranking New
What are the top private Universities in Burkina Faso? uniRank answers this question by publishing a complete list of 10 private Burkinabe higher education institutions ranked by the 2026 uniRank University Ranking and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Burkina Faso.
- Degree Authority: they must be authorised to grant bachelor's degrees of at least three years' duration and/or postgraduate master's or doctoral degrees.
- Delivery Mode: they must deliver courses predominantly in a traditional, face-to-face, non-distance education format.
Top Private Universities in Burkina Faso
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| #Rank | University | Town/City |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Université Aube Nouvelle | Ouagadougou |
| 7 | Université Privée de Ouagadougou | Ouagadougou |
| 8 | Université Saint Thomas d'Aquin | Ouagadougou |
| 9 | University of United Popular Nations | Ouagadougou |
| 10 | Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest, Burkina Faso | Bobo-Dioulasso |
| 11 | Université Libre du Burkina | Ouagadougou |
| 12 | Université du Faso | Ouagadougou |
| Un | Institut privé des hautes Etudes Cheick Modibo Diarra | Bobo-Dioulasso |
| Un | Institut Sciences Campus | Bobo-Dioulasso |
| Un | Institut Polytechnique Africain | Bobo-Dioulasso |
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How many private universities are there in Burkina Faso?
There are 10 officially chartered, licensed or accredited private Burkinabe higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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