University of Ngaoundéré

Ngaoundéré, Cameroon • Founded 1977 • World Rank #4870

Updated May 2026

Overview

English Name: University of Ngaoundéré
Acronyms: UN
Founded: 1977
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
World Rank: #4870
Rank in Cameroon: #6

Operating from Ngaoundéré, Cameroon, University of Ngaoundéré delivers higher education as a public university established in 1977. It serves as a higher-education provider within Cameroon.

University of Ngaoundéré delivers higher education across bachelor's through doctoral programmes through numerous faculties and schools. The institution offers a catalogue of active programmes for prospective students.

University of Ngaoundéré accommodates 30,000 students across its academic units. Daily institutional life unfolds within its campus environment, with a full-time academic staff supports teaching and research.

On academic rankings, University of Ngaoundéré is ranked #4870 globally and #6 within Cameroon. The institution participates in Cameroon's academic ecosystem alongside other higher-education providers.

Location & Contact

Find University of Ngaoundéré on the map and reach the right office through the contact channels listed below. Use these for general enquiries; specific departments often run their own contact pages.

Address: P.O. Box 454
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Academic Details

A snapshot of University of Ngaoundéré's academic profile — enrolment, staffing, and the bodies recognising its work. Useful as a benchmark when comparing against peer institutions or national leaders.

Academic Year: October to July (October-February; March-July)
Accrediting Agency: Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur
Admission Requirements: Secondary school certificate (baccalauréat), or foreign equivalent at Advanced ('A') level
Total Students: 30,000
Full-Time Academic Staff: 365

Degrees

Also Certfication; Capacité, Diplôme universitaire de Technologie (DUT), Diplôme de Technicien supérieur

Bachelor's 47 programs

Bachelor's programmes build foundational expertise, preparing graduates for entry-level professional roles and further postgraduate study.

  • Accountancy
  • Anthropology
  • Arabic
  • Banking
  • Biochemistry
  • Bioengineering
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biomedicine
  • Biotechnology
  • Business and Commerce
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Engineering
  • Computer Networks
  • Computer Science
  • Earth Sciences
  • Economics
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Psychology
  • Educational Sciences
  • Educational Testing and Evaluation
  • Educational and Student Counselling
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • English
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Finance
  • Food Technology
  • French
  • Geography (Human)
  • History
  • Human Resources
  • Industrial Engineering
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Production Engineering
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Software Engineering
  • Sports Management
  • Teacher Training
  • Thermal Engineering
Master's 57 programs

Master's programmes develop advanced specialised expertise, suited to senior industry positions and applied research.

  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Agricultural Equipment
  • Anthropology
  • Arabic
  • Automation
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biomedicine
  • Ceramics and Glass Technology
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Computer Science
  • Cosmetology
  • Data Processing
  • Earth Sciences
  • Economics
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational Testing and Evaluation
  • Educational and Student Counselling
  • Energy Engineering
  • English
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Environmental Management
  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Science
  • Foreign Languages Education
  • French
  • Genetics
  • Geography (Human)
  • Geological Engineering
  • Geophysics
  • Heating and Refrigeration
  • History
  • Humanities and Social Science Education
  • Hygiene
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Industrial Management
  • Literature
  • Maintenance Technology
  • Management
  • Mathematics
  • Meat and Poultry
  • Mechatronics
  • Mining Engineering
  • Nutrition
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering
  • Petrology
  • Physical Education
  • Physics
  • Production Engineering
  • Psychology
  • Rural Planning
  • Safety Engineering
  • Social Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Veterinary Science
Doctoral 33 programs

Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.

  • Anthropology
  • Applied Physics
  • Arabic
  • Arts and Humanities
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Business Administration
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Economics
  • Educational Sciences
  • Engineering
  • English
  • Food Science
  • French
  • Genetics
  • Geography
  • Geography (Human)
  • Geology
  • Health Sciences
  • History
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Law
  • Literature
  • Management
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mining Engineering
  • Nutrition
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering
  • Political Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Technology
  • Veterinary Science
Other 16 programs
  • Agricultural Engineering
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Studies
  • Food Technology
  • Geology
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Industrial Management
  • Materials Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering
  • Production Engineering
  • Safety Engineering
  • Veterinary Science

Faculties & Divisions

University of Ngaoundéré's subject-coverage map. Specialised laboratories and facilities are usually controlled by their host faculty, which affects access for cross-departmental students.

Arts and Humanities (Faculty) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anthropology
  • Arabic
  • Communication Studies
  • Cultural Studies
  • English
  • French
  • Geography (Human)
  • History
  • Literature
  • Sociology

Common Career Paths

  • Researcher
  • Editor
  • Cultural Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Economics and Management (Faculty) 6 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Banking
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Marketing

Common Career Paths

  • Operations Manager
  • Project Manager
  • HR Manager

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Education (Faculty) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Educational Administration
  • Educational and Student Counselling
  • Educational Testing and Evaluation
  • Health Education
  • Leisure Studies
  • Physical Education
  • Psychology
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Training

Common Career Paths

  • Teacher
  • Educational Administrator
  • Curriculum Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Law and Political Science (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law
  • Political Sciences
  • Private Law
  • Public Law

Common Career Paths

  • Lawyer
  • Legal Consultant
  • Compliance Officer

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Science (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biomedicine
  • Biotechnology
  • Chemistry
  • Earth Sciences
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Physics

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Technology (Institute) 7 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Food Technology
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Science Education
Agro-industrial Sciences (School) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Chemistry
  • Automation
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Energy Engineering
  • Food Science
  • Mathematics and Computer Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Nutrition
  • Production Engineering

Common Career Paths

  • Research Scientist
  • Lab Technician
  • Analyst

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Chemical Engineering and Mineral Industries (School) 5 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Mining Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Technology

Common Career Paths

  • Process Engineer
  • Plant Manager
  • Materials Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Geology and Mining Engineering (School) 10 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Applied Mathematics
  • Computer Science
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Industrial Management
  • Mining Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Petroleum and Gas Engineering
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Sustainable Development

Common Career Paths

  • Engineer
  • Project Manager
  • Technical Consultant

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Veterinary Medicine and Animal Science (School) 19 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Embryology and Reproduction Biology
  • Genetics
  • Histology
  • Hygiene
  • Microbiology
  • Parasitology
  • Pathology
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiology
  • Statistics
  • Surveying and Mapping
  • Toxicology
  • Veterinary Science

Common Career Paths

  • Physician
  • Medical Researcher
  • Clinical Specialist

Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.

Programs Offered

University of Ngaoundéré's teaching offering by degree level. Programmes archived in past intakes may still appear on search engines; the live list here is the current source of truth.

65 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Cameroon

Bachelor's Degree 36 programmes

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance
Accounting
Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology
Social & Cultural Studies
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Chemistry
Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Physics
Physics & Astronomy
Bachelor's Degree in Arabic
Linguistics & Language Studies
Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences

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Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Sciences (FMSB track)
Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry
Chemistry
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Technology
Computer Sciences
Bachelor's Degree in Economics
Economics

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Master's Degree 18 programmes

Master's Degree in Agro-Industrial Engineering
Agriculture

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Master's Degree in Chemical Engineering and Fine Chemistry
Chemical Engineering

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Master's Degree in Chemical Industries Engineering
General Engineering

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Master's Degree in Control and Instrumentation Engineering
General Engineering

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Master's Degree in Electromechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

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Master's Degree in Industrial Chemistry and Environmental Engineering
Chemistry

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Master's Degree in Industrial Maintenance and Production Engineering
General Engineering

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Master in Accounting and Finance
Accounting
Master in Applied Nutrition
Nutrition & Dietetics

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Master in Business Administration
Business Administration

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Doctorate 10 programmes

Doctorate in Biomedical Sciences
Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Doctorate in Chemistry
Chemistry
Doctorate in Computer Science
Computer Sciences
Doctorate in Economics and Management
Economics
Doctorate in Education
Education & Teaching
Doctorate in Law
Law
Doctorate in Literature
Linguistics & Language Studies
Doctorate in Mathematics
Mathematics
Doctorate in Physics
Physics & Astronomy
Veterinary Medicine Doctorate
Medicine

Associate's Degree 1 programme

Diploma in University Technology - Industrial Maintenance
Mechanical Engineering

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How to apply to University of Ngaoundéré

The standard application path for University of Ngaoundéré, broken into five practical steps with the documents and channels you will need at each stage.

  1. 1
    Identify the right programme

    University of Ngaoundéré's catalogue includes 65 programmes. Browse by level, identify candidates matching your prior qualifications, and note their entry requirements for the next step.

  2. 2
    Check entry requirements

    Entry requirements vary by programme and degree level. Verify academic minimums, language tests (if international), and any additional documents required for University of Ngaoundéré's admissions process.

  3. 3
    Prepare your application documents

    Typical documents include academic transcripts, identity proof (passport or national ID), language proficiency test scores, a personal statement or motivation letter, and recommendation letters. International applicants should account for translation and notarisation time.

  4. 4
    Submit via the institution

    Submit your completed application through University of Ngaoundéré's official website at www.univ-ndere.cm. Most institutions use an online portal — register an account, complete the application form, and upload your prepared documents. Keep copies of all submissions and confirmation receipts.

  5. 5
    Get in touch with admissions

    Follow up to confirm your application was received and is being processed. Admissions teams may request interviews or additional documents — respond promptly to keep your application active.

Frequently Asked Questions about University of Ngaoundéré

Quick reference for University of Ngaoundéré: founding, control type, student body, rankings, and recognition status in one place.

When was University of Ngaoundéré founded?

University of Ngaoundéré was established in 1977 (approximately 49 years ago).

Where is University of Ngaoundéré located?

University of Ngaoundéré is located in Ngaoundéré, Cameroon.

What is University of Ngaoundéré's control type?

University of Ngaoundéré is a public institution.

What is the student enrolment at University of Ngaoundéré?

Student enrolment at University of Ngaoundéré is around 30,000.

Where does University of Ngaoundéré stand in university rankings?

University of Ngaoundéré is ranked #4870 globally and #6 in Cameroon.

What degrees does University of Ngaoundéré offer?

University of Ngaoundéré offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

Who recognises University of Ngaoundéré?

The institution holds recognition from Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur.

What is University of Ngaoundéré's official website?

You can find University of Ngaoundéré online at www.univ-ndere.cm.

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