Université de Ouagadougou: the applicant's brief
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The short answer
Université de Ouagadougou is a public university in Burkina Faso. It suits students who want a broad university option with multiple academic units and who are ready to confirm programme details directly with the university.
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What you can study
The university has seven Training and Research Units and one institute. It does not list individual subject areas or programme titles here, so the programme catalogue should be confirmed on the university website before applying.
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Getting in
International applicants should check the university’s official website for entry requirements, application steps, and any document rules that apply to their nationality or previous qualifications. If a programme or admission deadline is not clearly stated online, confirm it with the admissions office before planning an application.
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What it costs
The university does not publish tuition fees here, so confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Ouagadougou will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so budget separately for those.
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Coming from abroad
The language of instruction is not stated here, so confirm it on the official website before applying. Also check whether you need translated documents, how qualifications from your home country are assessed, and whether there are any visa or enrolment steps you must complete after admission.
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How it compares
Burkina Faso has 1 university listed here, so Université de Ouagadougou stands as the country’s only recorded option in this set. Its main distinguishing feature is its size in structure rather than a published set of programme names, so applicants need to verify fit by checking the specific units and courses offered.
Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.
Questions about Université de Ouagadougou
What type of university is Université de Ouagadougou?
It is a public university.
Where is Université de Ouagadougou located?
It is located in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso.
How many academic units does the university have?
It has seven Training and Research Units and one institute.
What is the university’s website?
http://www.univ-ouaga.bf/
Overview
The University of Ouagadougou is a university located in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Founded in 1974, it was officially renamed in 2015 as l’Université Ouaga 1 Professeur Ki-Zerbo. The UO consists of seven Training and Research Units (UFR) and one institute. In 1995 a second campus for professional education known as the University Polytechnique of Bobo (UPB) was opened in the city of Bobo Dioulasso A third campus for teacher training/trainers opened in Koudougou in 1996; in 2005, it became the University of Koudougou.
Tuition fees & costs
Indicative annual tuition
On request
Indicative living cost
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Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.
Admission requirements
How to apply
- 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
- 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
- 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
- 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
- 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Burkina Faso.
Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.