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Explore the uniRank League Table and University Ranking of 4 Universities in Togo

League Tables and University sub-rankings of Togolese Universities in the following regions:

Kara Region (1)  
Maritime Region (3)  

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Overview of Togo Universities

Togo's higher education system features both public and private universities concentrated primarily in Lomé and Kara. Established institutions like the University of Lomé (1970) anchor the public sector, while private universities emerged post-2000, specializing in fields like sciences and technology. The system offers comprehensive and specialized programs across undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels, with French as the primary language of instruction. Research activities focus on regional development needs, though global research output remains limited.

Top Togo Universities

1. Université de Lomé (University of Lomé) - UB
   Country Rank: 1 | World Rank: 6819 - Lomé, Maritime Region - Est. 1970 - Public - Comprehensive university offering Humanities, Sciences, Law, Health Sciences, Economics - Bachelor's to Doctoral
2. Université de Kara (University of Kara) - UK
   Country Rank: 2 | World Rank: 11107 - Kara, Kara Region - Est. 1999 - Public - Comprehensive university with Agriculture, Arts, Law, Management programs - Bachelor's to Doctoral
3. Université Catholique de l'Afrique de l'Ouest - Unité Universitaire du Togo (Catholic University of West Africa - University Unit of Togo) - UCAO-UUT
   Country Rank: 3 | World Rank: 12364 - Lomé, Maritime Region - Est. 2007 - Private - Specialized in Theology, Business, Social Sciences - Bachelor's to Master's
4. Université des Sciences et Technologies du Togo (University of Science and Technology of Togo) - USTTG
   Country Rank: 4 | World Rank: 13663 - Lomé, Maritime Region - Est. 2012 - Private - Specialized in Engineering, Technology, Computer Science - Bachelor's to Master's

Analysis of University Types

Togo has 4 recognized universities. The sector is evenly split between public and private institutions:

• Public universities: 2 (50% of institutions)
• Private universities: 2 (50% of institutions)

Geographically, 75% of universities operate in coastal Lomé (Maritime Region), with the remaining institution in northern Kara (Kara Region).

Global Ranking and Standing

No Togolese universities currently rank among the world's top 200 institutions (0% of national universities). Similarly, none appear in the global top 1,000 rankings (0% of national universities). The highest-ranked institution, University of Lomé, places at #6819 worldwide. This reflects the developing status of Togo's higher education system and opportunities for enhanced international research collaboration.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many universities are in Togo?
Togo has 4 accredited universities: 2 public and 2 private institutions.

What is the top university in Togo?
University of Lomé ranks as Togo's #1 institution (Country Rank #1), established in 1970.

Is university education free in Togo?
Public universities charge modest fees, while private institutions have higher tuition. Government scholarships exist for qualifying students.

What degrees do Togolese universities offer?
Programs span Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral levels across humanities, sciences, technology and professional fields.

Do Togo universities teach in English?
French is the primary language of instruction. Some private institutions offer limited English-taught programs.

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