Oldest Universities in Cameroon
by Year of Establishment New
What are the oldest Universities in Cameroon? uniRank answers this question by publishing a list of 16 Cameroonian higher education institutions sorted by year of establishment and meeting uniRank's selection criteria:
- Official Recognition: institutions must be officialy chartered, licensed or accredited by the appropriate higher education-related organization in Cameroon.
- 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.
Oldest Universities in Cameroon
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| University | Town/City | #Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Université de Yaoundé II | Soa | 8 |
| Université de Yaoundé I | Yaoundé | 9 |
| Université de Douala | Douala | 5 |
| Université de Ngaoundéré | Ngaoundéré | 3 |
| Institut Catholique de Yaoundé | Yaoundé | 4 |
| Université Protestante d'Afrique Centrale | Yaoundé | 10 |
| International University, Bamenda | Bamenda | Un |
| Université de Buéa | Buéa | 1 |
| Université de Dschang | Dschang | 2 |
| Université Adventiste Cosendai | Nanga-Eboko | 11 |
| Bamenda University of Science and Technology | Bamenda | 12 |
| Université des Montagnes | Bangangté | Un |
| Université de Maroua | Maroua | 7 |
| Catholic University of Cameroon | Bamenda | 13 |
| Université de Bamenda | Bamenda | 6 |
| Jagora University | Yaoundé | 14 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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How many universities are there in Cameroon?
- There are 16 officially chartered, licensed or accredited Cameroonian higher-education institution(s) that meet uniRank's selection criteria.
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What is the oldest university in Cameroon?
- Université de Yaoundé II, located in Soa, is the oldest university in Cameroon according to uniRank's research.
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