University Overview
Founded in 1974, Université Ouaga I Joseph Ki-Zerbo (University of Ouaga I) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Ouagadougou (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Kadiogo. This institution also has a branch campus in Bobo-Dioulasso and Koudougou. Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche scientifique et de l'Innovation, Burkina Faso (Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation of Burkina Faso), Université Ouaga I Joseph Ki-Zerbo (UO) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational Burkinabe higher education institution. Université Ouaga I Joseph Ki-Zerbo (UO) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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 51-year-old Burkinabe higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UO also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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University Identity
| Name | Université Ouaga I Joseph Ki-Zerbo |
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| Name (English) | University of Ouaga I |
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| Acronym | UO |
| Founded | 1974 |
| Motto | Populi Sapientia Populo Science to the people at the service of the people |
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| Mascot | Unité - Progrès - Justice |
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University Location
| Address | 03 BP 7021 Ouagadougou Kadiogo Burkina Faso |
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(25) 30 70 64 |
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(50) 30 72 42 |
| Other locations | Bobo-Dioulasso and Koudougou |
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