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University of Parakou

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Overview

Université de Parakou (University of Parakou) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the small city of Parakou, Borgou, Benin. Founded in 2001, Université de Parakou (UP) is a coeducational institution officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Benin. UP provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. UP also provides students with several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.

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Control

University of Parakou's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Parakou's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Parakou' Size by Total Enrollmentnot reported

Selectivity

University of Parakou's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name (English) University of Parakou
Name
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym UP
Founded 2001
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Location

Address Boîte Postale 123
Parakou
Borgou
Benin
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University of Parakou Phone Number (23) 612 008
University of Parakou Fax Number (23) 610 712
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Website

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University of Parakou's Recognition or Accreditation

Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Parakou is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Benin

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Parakou as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Parakou Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Parakou 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 University of Parakou's academic range and degree level offering.



Université de Parakou: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
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A&H Yes
L&C
B&S Yes
M&H Yes
S&T Yes
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Programs and Courses

University of Parakou Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Parakou Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Parakou categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Parakou.



University of Parakou: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Parakou Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Parakou website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

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University of Parakou's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Parakou is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Parakou's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Parakou 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Parakou 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Parakou's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


University of Parakou's Admission Office Admission Office






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Size and Profile

University of Parakou Size and Profile


University of Parakou's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Parakou's total enrolment number is not reported.


University of Parakou's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Parakou's academic staff number is not reported.


University of Parakou's Control Type Control Type

University of Parakou is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Parakou's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Parakou is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Parakou's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Parakou's main campus setting is not reported.


University of Parakou's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Parakou's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


University of Parakou's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

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University of Parakou is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

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University of Parakou's Library University Library

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University of Parakou's Housing University Housing

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University of Parakou's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


University of Parakou's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported

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University of Parakou's Financial Aid Financial Aid

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University of Parakou's Study Abroad Study Abroad

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University of Parakou's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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University of Parakou's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

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University of Parakou's Career Services Career Services

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Academic Structure

University of Parakou Organisational Structure

The academic structure of Université de Parakou consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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  • Faculty of Agronomy
  • Faculty of Economics and Management
  • Institute of Technology
  • Faculty of Law and Political Science
  • School of Educational Sciences
  • School of Medicine

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Parakou Affiliations and Memberships

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Parakou public or private?

University of Parakou is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Parakou profit or non-profit?

University of Parakou is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Parakou in terms of enrollment?

University of Parakou's total enrolment number is not reported.

What is the size of University of Parakou in terms of academic staff?

University of Parakou's academic staff number is not reported.

Is University of Parakou a coeducational institution?

University of Parakou is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Parakou use?

University of Parakou's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is University of Parakou affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Parakou admit international students?

Not reported.

What is University of Parakou's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Parakou 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university 's admission selection is not reported.

How much does it cost to attend University of Parakou UP?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Parakou UP located?

University of Parakou is located in Parakou, Borgou, Benin. Address: Boîte Postale 123.

Is University of Parakou UP accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Parakou is accredited by Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Benin (since ).

Does University of Parakou offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does University of Parakou offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does University of Parakou have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Parakou provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does University of Parakou have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does University of Parakou offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Parakou offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Parakou offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does University of Parakou have an institutional hospital?

Not reported

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