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Université de Yaoundé I

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Université de Yaoundé I: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Université de Yaoundé I is a public university in Cameroon’s capital, Yaoundé. It suits students who want a public institution in an urban setting and are prepared to confirm programme and admissions details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    Université de Yaoundé I is a public university in Yaoundé. The subject areas and programme catalogue are not published in the details available here, so confirm current study options on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should check the official university website for entry requirements, documents, language expectations, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions. Because application steps for overseas students are not published here, the admissions office is the place to confirm what is needed for your chosen course.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range for international students; confirm the current rate with its admissions office. Living costs in Yaoundé will depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so plan a separate budget for those items.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in Cameroon and is based in Yaoundé. The language of instruction is not published here, so confirm it before applying, along with visa needs, document legalisation, health cover, and whether your chosen programme has extra entry requirements.

  6. How it compares

    Cameroon has 10 universities in total, so Université de Yaoundé I is one option within a relatively small national university system. Its public status and location in the capital make it a straightforward choice to compare against other Cameroonian universities when you want an urban public institution.

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 Yaoundé I

What type of university is Université de Yaoundé I?

It is a public university.

Where is Université de Yaoundé I located?

It is located in Yaoundé, the capital of Cameroon.

What should an international applicant check first?

Check the official university website for entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and programme-specific conditions.

Does the university publish tuition fees?

A tuition fee range for international students is not published here; confirm the current fee with the admissions office.

Overview

The University of Yaoundé I is a public university in Cameroon, located in the capital Yaoundé. It was formed in 1993 following a university reform that split the country's oldest university, the University of Yaoundé, into two separate entities: the University of Yaoundé I and the University of Yaoundé II.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Cameroon.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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