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 et de la Recherche, Senegal (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Senegal), Université Cheikh Anta Diop (UCAD) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 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 degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 105 years 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 | Université Cheikh Anta Diop |
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Name | Cheikh Anta Diop University |
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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Tel | +221 33 825 0530 |
Fax | +221 33 825 3724 |
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Local students |
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International students |
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Gender | Men and Women (coed) |
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International Students | Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission |
Selection Type | Yes, based on entrance examinations |
Admission Rate | Not reported |
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Student Enrollment | over-45,000 |
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Academic Staff | Not reported |
Control Type | Public |
Entity Type | Non-Profit |
Academic Calendar | Semesters |
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Campus Setting | Not reported |
Religious Affiliation | None |
Study Abroad | Yes |
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Distance Learning | Not reported |
Academic Counseling | Not reported |
Career Services | Not reported |
Institutional Hospital | Not reported |
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