Universities in the Ivory Coast ^New

Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 15 Universities in the Ivory Coast

The Republic of Côte d'Ivoire is divided into 14 districts (French: districts), including two autonomous districts centered around the cities of Yamoussoukro and Abidjan, which are further subdivided into 31 regions. The majority of higher education institutions that meet the uniRank selection criteria are located in the autonomous district of Abidjan, which is home to the capital and largest city. The following uniRank league tables and sub-rankings consider all districts that include at least one Ivorian higher education institution meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Abidjan (9)  
Bas-Sassandra (1)  
Montagnes (1)  
Sassandra-Marahoué (1)  
Savanes (1)  
Vallee du Bandama (1)  
Yamoussoukro (1)  

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Overview of Ivory Coast Universities

Ivory Coast's higher education system comprises public and private institutions governed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. The country features 15 universities concentrated in urban centers like Abidjan, with all top-ranked institutions being public. These universities focus on comprehensive education and specialized training in fields like engineering, administration and teacher education. Academic programs follow the LMD system (Licence/Bachelor, Master, Doctorate) aligned with international standards. Keywords: Ivorian universities, public higher education, Abidjan universities, Ivory Coast academic programs, LMD system.

Top Ivory Coast Universities

1. Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny (Félix Houphouët-Boigny University) - UFHB. Rank: #1 Nationally, #7785 Globally. Abidjan, Abidjan. Founded 1964. Public. Comprehensive. Fields: Multidisciplinary. Levels: Bachelor to PhD.
2. Institut National Polytechnique Félix Houphouët-Boigny (Félix Houphouët-Boigny National Polytechnic Institute) - INP-HB. Rank: #2 Nationally, #8575 Globally. Yamoussoukro, Yamoussoukro. Founded 1996. Public. Specialized. Fields: Engineering, Technology. Levels: Bachelor to PhD.
3. École Nationale Supérieure de Statistique et d'Economie Appliquée (National Higher School of Statistics and Economics) - ENSEA. Rank: #3 Nationally, #9025 Globally. Abidjan, Abidjan. Founded 1969. Public. Specialized. Fields: Statistics, Economics. Levels: Bachelor to Master.
4. Université Alassane Ouattara (Alassane Ouattara University) - UAO. Rank: #4 Nationally, #10007 Globally. Bouaké, Vallée du Bandama. Founded 1992. Public. Comprehensive. Fields: Multidisciplinary. Levels: Bachelor to PhD.
5. Université Jean Lorougnon Guédé (Jean Lorougnon Guédé University) - UJLoG. Rank: #5 Nationally, #10857 Globally. Daloa, Sassandra-Marahoué. Founded 1996. Public. Comprehensive. Fields: Multidisciplinary. Levels: Bachelor to PhD.
6. Université Nangui Abrogoua (Nangui Abrogoua University) - UNA. Rank: #6 Nationally, #10915 Globally. Abidjan, Abidjan. Founded 1995. Public. Comprehensive. Fields: Science, Technology. Levels: Bachelor to PhD.
7. École Nationale d'Administration de Côte d'Ivoire (National School of Administration of Ivory Coast) - ENA. Rank: #7 Nationally, #11100 Globally. Abidjan, Abidjan. Founded 1960. Public. Specialized. Fields: Public Administration. Levels: Professional Diplomas.
8. École Supérieure Africaine des Technologies de l'Information et de la Communication (African Higher School of Information Technology and Communication) - ESATIC. Rank: #8 Nationally, #11177 Globally. Abidjan, Abidjan. Founded 1967. Public. Specialized. Fields: ICT, Computer Science. Levels: Bachelor to Master.
9. Université Péléforo-Gbon-Coulibaly (Péléforo-Gbon-Coulibaly University) - UPGC. Rank: #9 Nationally, #11440 Globally. Korhogo, Savanes. Founded 2012. Public. Comprehensive. Fields: Multidisciplinary. Levels: Bachelor to Master.
10. École Normale Supérieure d'Abidjan (Abidjan Graduate School) - ENS. Rank: #10 Nationally, #11761 Globally. Abidjan, Abidjan. Founded 1964. Public. Specialized. Fields: Teacher Training, Education. Levels: Bachelor to PhD.

Analysis of University Types

Ivory Coast's higher education system is exclusively public among ranked institutions. All 15 universities (100%) are state-operated, with no private universities appearing in national rankings. This reflects the government's centralized approach to higher education development and funding. Regional distribution shows concentration in Abidjan (7 institutions) with others serving as regional hubs in Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, Daloa and Korhogo.

Global Ranking and Standing

Ivorian universities are developing their global presence with no institutions currently ranked in the world's top 200 universities (0% of national institutions). Similarly, none feature in the global top 1,000 (0%). This indicates opportunities for enhanced international research collaboration and academic infrastructure investment. The top-ranked institution, Félix Houphouët-Boigny University, holds position #7785 globally.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How many universities does Ivory Coast have?
A: Ivory Coast has 15 accredited universities, all public institutions.

Q: What is Ivory Coast's top university?
A: Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny in Abidjan is consistently ranked #1 nationally.

Q: Are there English-taught programs in Ivorian universities?
A: Most programs are French-taught, though some universities offer English courses in international programs.

Q: Where are most universities located in Ivory Coast?
A: Abidjan hosts nearly 50% of universities, with others in regional capitals like Bouaké and Korhogo.

Q: Do Ivorian universities offer PhD programs?
A: Yes, comprehensive universities like Félix Houphouët-Boigny University offer doctoral programs across multiple disciplines.

Since 2005, UniRank provides original research, valuable information and resources to help you explore and make informed decisions about Ivorian universities and their online presence.

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