Universities in Burkina Faso by Town/City
2026 University Directory by Location New
Looking for a university in Burkina Faso located in specific town or city? uniRank provides a comprehensive 2026 directory of 16 recognised Burkinabe universities that meet uniRank's selection criteria, listed by their main campus location, along with their country ranking position:
- 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.
Burkinabe Universities by town/city
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| Town/City | University | #Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Bobo-Dioulasso | Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest, Burkina Faso | 10 |
| Bobo-Dioulasso | Institut Sciences Campus | Un |
| Bobo-Dioulasso | Institut Polytechnique Africain | Un |
| Bobo-Dioulasso | Institut privé des hautes Etudes Cheick Modibo Diarra | Un |
| Bobo-Dioulasso | Université Nazi Boni | 2 |
| Dédougou | Université de Dédougou | 6 |
| Koudougou | Université Norbert Zongo | 3 |
| Ouagadougou | Université Aube Nouvelle | 4 |
| Ouagadougou | Université Libre du Burkina | 11 |
| Ouagadougou | Université Thomas-Sankara | 5 |
| Ouagadougou | Université Saint Thomas d'Aquin | 8 |
| Ouagadougou | Université du Faso | 12 |
| Ouagadougou | University of United Popular Nations | 9 |
| Ouagadougou | Université Privée de Ouagadougou | 7 |
| Ouagadougou | Université Ouaga I Joseph Ki-Zerbo | 1 |
| Ouahigouya | Université de Ouahigouya | Un |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many universities are there in Burkina Faso?
- There are 16 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Burkinabe higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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Which towns and cities have universities in Burkina Faso?
- uniRank lists 16 accredited Burkinabe universities and higher-education institutions according to their main campus town or city. The directory above identifies universities located in individual towns and cities throughout Burkina Faso.
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Can I search this list by university alphabetical order instead of main campus location?
- Yes. uniRank also provides an Burkinabe Universities by alphabetical order for browsing institutions alphabetically rather than by their location.
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