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List of Universities in Benin

Benin is a West African country with a population of approximately 12 million people. It has several universities and institutions of higher education that offer a variety of programs in different fields of study. Here is a list of universities in Benin:

  • Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC) - Founded in 1970, UAC is the largest and oldest university in Benin. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and technology.

  • Université Polytechnique Internationale du Bénin (UPIB) - Founded in 2006, UPIB is a private university located in Cotonou. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including engineering, business, and law.

  • Université Africaine de Technologie et de Management (UATM) - Founded in 2004, UATM is a private university located in Cotonou. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including business, management, and technology.

  • Ecole Supérieure des Affaires (ESA) - Founded in 1996, ESA is a private business school located in Cotonou. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business and management.

  • Université de Parakou (UP) - Founded in 2001, UP is a public university located in Parakou. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and technology.

  • Université des Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie (UAST) - Founded in 2003, UAST is a public university located in Abomey-Calavi. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields, including technology, engineering, and management.

  • Institut Universitaire et Technologique (IUT) - Founded in 1992, IUT is a public institution of higher education located in Cotonou. It offers undergraduate programs in various fields, including technology, engineering, and management.

These are just a few examples of the universities and institutions of higher education in Benin. While the options for higher education may be limited, the universities in Benin still offer quality education in a variety of fields.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. Afriford University

  2. Espam Formation University

  3. Houdegbe North American University Benin

  4. Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC)

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