Introduction to the University of Mahajanga:

Introduction

The University of Mahajanga (French: Université de Mahajanga) is an important institution of higher learning in Madagascar. It plays an important role in local education and scientific research, providing students with educational courses and research opportunities in many fields.

Overview

Established: 1977.

Location: Mahajanga, a port city on the northwest coast of Madagascar.

Student size: about 9,593 students.

Language of instruction: French.

History

Established in 1977 as a regional center of the University of Madagascar, the fields of medicine and natural sciences joined in 1983 to form the University of Mahajanga. In 1988, it became independent from the University of Madagascar and became an independent university. Since then, it has continued to grow and develop, gradually expanding its subject areas and curriculum settings, and improving its teaching and scientific research levels.

School Strength

Teaching Staff: It has a professional teaching staff, including 166 academic staff and 596 administrative staff.

Academic Resources: The school has its own documentation center with more than 12,000 books. It also obtained French digital campus resources through the Association of Universities of Francophone Countries, providing literature and digital document search services.

Nature of the institution

A public university recognized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Madagascar, with the mission of serving the society and promoting regional development.

Educational Philosophy

Adhering to the concept of "university for the public, the engine of development", it is committed to providing students with a comprehensive education, cultivating talents with professional knowledge and social responsibility, and promoting the social and economic development of the region.

Key Disciplines

Medical Field: Medical major is one of its focuses, and it has cultivated many medical professionals and contributed to the local medical cause.

Natural Science Field: Disciplines such as biology and chemistry have strong strengths and have achieved certain results in teaching and scientific research.

Technology and Environment Field: There are also in-depth research and teaching in related disciplines such as environmental science and technology to meet the needs of regional sustainable development.

There are no reports of key laboratories.

Faculty

Medical School: Cultivate medical professionals.

Faculty of Science: Covers multiple disciplines of natural sciences, such as biology, chemistry, earth sciences, etc.

Faculty of Technology and Environment: Focuses on teaching and research in technology and environment-related fields.

In addition, there are Institute of Applied Biology, Institute of Dental Technology, Institute of Language and Civilization, Institute of Management and Business Administration, Institute of Science and Technology, School of Tropical Dentistry, School of Law and Political Sciences, School of Tourism, etc.

Ranking

Ranked 2nd in the 2025 Madagascar Domestic University Ranking. In terms of world rankings, it ranks 10969 in the world rankings of 4icu.

Campus Environment

Located in the port city of Mahajanga, the campus has a unique tropical coastal feature. The teaching facilities on campus are basically complete, with teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories and other teaching places, providing students with a good learning environment. The school also pays attention to campus culture construction, creating a positive academic atmosphere and a diversified cultural atmosphere, where students can participate in various academic, cultural and sports activities.