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List of Universities in Senegal

Senegal is a country located in West Africa, with a population of approximately 16 million people. It has a number of universities and colleges offering a range of undergraduate and graduate programs. Below is a list of some of the universities in Senegal:

  • Cheikh Anta Diop University - Established in 1957, it is the oldest and largest university in Senegal, located in the capital city of Dakar. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study, including medicine, law, and social sciences.

  • Gaston Berger University - Established in 1990, it is a public university located in the city of Saint-Louis. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study, including science, humanities, and social sciences.

  • Université Alioune Diop de Bambey - Established in 2007, it is a public university located in the city of Bambey. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study, including science, medicine, and social sciences.

  • Université de Thiès - Established in 2007, it is a public university located in the city of Thiès. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study, including medicine, engineering, and social sciences.

  • Université Euro-Africaine de Dakar (UEAD) - Established in 2014, it is a private university located in the city of Dakar. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in various fields of study, including business, law, and communication.

These are some of the universities in Senegal, each with its own unique strengths and areas of specialization. The higher education sector in Senegal is relatively well-developed, and these institutions provide students with a range of options for pursuing their academic and professional goals in various fields of study.


This is only a List / Database of Institutions

  1. L'Université de l'Entreprise

  2. Université Alioune Diop de Bambey

  3. Universite Amadou Hampaté Ba

  4. Université Cheikh Anta Diop

  5. Université Dakar Bourguiba

  6. Université de Thiès

  7. Université de Ziguinchor

  8. Université du Sahel

  9. Université Euro-Afrique

  10. Université Gaston Berger Saint-Louis


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