University of Dschang

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Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 10 November 2026.

About the University of Dschang

The University of Dschang says it was created by presidential decree No. 93/026 of 19 January 1993. It was built on the former university centre of Dschang, created in 1977 with an agro-sylvo-pastoral focus.^[1] Wikipedia dates the centre’s decree (No. 77/108) to 28 April 1977 and says the centre was transformed into the university in 1993.^[7]

The university’s “About” page reports over 23,000 students in 2022/23 (about 2,000 non-Cameroonian, of whom 1,662 from Chad), 712 teaching staff, nine campuses in six of Cameroon’s ten regions, six doctoral schools and 47 research units. It also lists an older figure of about 35,000 students in 2014/15, so enrolment figures vary by year.^[1] Wikipedia gives over 800 academic staff and 14,000 students without a year, and uniRank 10,000–14,999 students; we use the university’s dated figure.^[7][6]

How is the University of Dschang ranked?

In the inaugural QS World University Rankings: Sub-Saharan Africa 2026 (published 12 February 2026, 69 institutions) the University of Dschang is 40th. Business Ghana’s report on the ranking calls it the leading Cameroonian entry of three, notes the highest Faculty Student Ratio score among Cameroonian universities (21st in Africa on that indicator) and says no Cameroonian university is in the top 40 for Employer Reputation.^[2] The University of Buea and the University of Douala are in the 51+ band.^[3]

We found no source naming Dschang in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published 18 June 2026), so a position there could not be confirmed. uniRank places it 2nd in Cameroon and 7,431st in the world, using its own web-based method.^[6] A July 2026 opinion article reports that none of Cameroon’s eleven state universities, Dschang among those named, appeared in the U.S. News Best Global Universities 2026–2027 list of 2,250 institutions.^[8] The university’s own page also cites Scimago (most innovative in Cameroon, 2023) and EduRank (neuroscience), which are its claims and not independent checks.^[1] How we compile rankings.

What can you study at the University of Dschang?

The university lists eight establishments:^[5]

• Faculty of Arts and Human Sciences (FLSH)
• Faculty of Economics and Management (FSEG)
• Faculty of Legal and Political Sciences (FSJP)
• Faculty of Sciences (FS)
• Faculty of Agronomy and Agricultural Sciences (FASA)
• Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FMSP)
• University Institute of Technology Fotso Victor, Bandjoun (IUTFV)
• Institute of Fine Arts (IBA)

It supervises 52 private higher-education institutes and runs six doctoral schools.^[1] A programme catalogue (“Offre de formation”) is published on the site; the page we read shows only its 2026 cover image, so we give no programme count.^[9] uniRank marks pre-bachelor, bachelor, master and doctoral levels.^[6]

How much does the University of Dschang cost?

Neither the pre-registration page nor the “About” page gives fee amounts in FCFA, and the pages do not describe a separate rate for foreign students.^[4][1] uniRank reports no fees either.^[6] Students pay the quitus generated during online pre-registration, including file and medical charges, at the bank they choose.^[4] The pre-registration sheet can be downloaded only after payment.^[4]

The national framework is set by decree. In January 2023 Cameroon’s Ministry of Higher Education denied a rumour that fees would rise from 50,000 FCFA to 300,000 FCFA per student and year, and said fees are fixed by decree No. 1993/033 of 19 January 1993.^[10] That article describes the rumour, so treat 50,000 FCFA as a press-reported baseline, not a confirmed Dschang fee. Ask the faculty for the current scale. The university also reports that student health insurance covers 100% of costs and that it has about 500 housing places.^[1] For living costs see our Cameroon guide.

How do you apply to the University of Dschang?

The route is online pre-registration on the SIGESONLINE platform:^[4]

1. Open the Pre-registration / Re-registration tab and choose new student or former student.
2. Complete the online form: faculty or school, course, personal details, payment method and bank.
3. Download the quitus for each fee, note your login, and pay at the chosen bank.
4. Upload a digital photo (300×300 pixels recommended).
5. Download your pre-registration sheet, which is available only after payment.
6. Deposit the paper file at the registrar’s office of your faculty.

The site also has a “Concours” page for competitive entrance examinations.^[5] The page has no separate conditions for foreign applicants. State universities in Cameroon require a Baccalauréat, a GCE Advanced Level or an equivalent diploma.^[11] The pre-registration page points to the academic calendar for dates; we give no deadlines because they change every year.

Which language do you need?

The university describes itself as bilingual, with English and French as working languages.^[1] Wikipedia also lists French and English.^[7] The site does not state the teaching language of each programme and does not ask for a language test. Most pages are in French, so check the language of your programme with the faculty before you apply.^[5]

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• Cost of Studying Abroad
• International Student Scholarships
• University Ranking Methodology

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