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Université Cheikh Anta Diop

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Université Cheikh Anta Diop: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Université Cheikh Anta Diop is a public university in Dakar, Senegal. It suits applicants who want a large national university and are ready to confirm programme details directly with the university.

  2. What you can study

    The institution is a university in Dakar, but the available information does not list subject areas or named programmes. The programme catalogue should be checked on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions channels and check entry requirements, deadlines, document lists, and any language conditions on the official website. The university’s specific international admissions process is not otherwise published in the available information.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range, so confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs in Dakar will still need to be budgeted separately, including housing, food, transport, and personal expenses.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is not published, so confirm it before applying. If you are moving from abroad, also check visa requirements, the documents needed for admission, and whether the university has any support for international students.

  6. How it compares

    Senegal has 10 universities in total, so this is one option in a relatively small national higher-education sector. Compared with a smaller institution, its size stands out because it has an enrollment of over 60,000, which may mean a wider and more complex university environment.

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 Cheikh Anta Diop

What type of institution is Université Cheikh Anta Diop?

It is a public university.

Where is the university located?

It is in Dakar, Senegal.

How large is the student population?

It has an enrollment of over 60,000.

What is the university website?

http://www.ucad.sn/

Overview

Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), is a university in Dakar, Senegal. It is named after the Senegalese physicist, historian and anthropologist Cheikh Anta Diop and has an enrollment of over 60,000.

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 Senegal.

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

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