University Overview
Established in 1918, Université Cheikh Anta Diop (Cheikh Anta Diop University) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the metropolis of Dakar (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur, de la Recherche et de l'Innovation (Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation), Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Senegalese higher education institution. Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 107-year-old Senegalese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. UCAD also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
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| Name (English) | Cheikh Anta Diop University |
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| Name | Université Cheikh Anta Diop |
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| Acronym | UCAD |
| Founded | 1918 |
| Motto | Lux Mea Lex Light is my law |
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| Address | Boîte Postale 5005 Dakar Dakar Senegal |
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33 825 0530 |
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33 825 3724 |
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