Established in 1918, the 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 et de la Recherche, Senegal (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Senegal), 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 106-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 | Cheikh Anta Diop University |
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Address | Boîte Postale 5005 Dakar Dakar Senegal |
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The following Cheikh Anta Diop University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Cheikh Anta Diop University's academic range and degree level offering.
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Cheikh Anta Diop University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations.
Cheikh Anta Diop University's acceptance rate range is not reported.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Cheikh Anta Diop University has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.
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Cheikh Anta Diop University is a public higher education institution.
Cheikh Anta Diop University is a non-profit higher education institution.
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This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Cheikh Anta Diop University does not have any religious affiliation.
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This institution has a physical Library.
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This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
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Cheikh Anta Diop University is legally recognized and/or accredited by: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, Senegal
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