Introduction to the University of Nouakchott:

Introduction

The University of Nouakchott is the leading comprehensive public university in the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, located in the capital city of Nouakchott.

History and establishment time

In July 2016, it was formed by the merger of the University of Nouakchott, which was founded in 1981, and the University of Science, Technology and Medicine.

School strength

Faculty: It has 506 teachers and more than 470 teaching and research personnel. Many professors are experts and scholars with profound attainments in their respective fields.

Teaching resources: The school has 31 research units and 4 scientific research laboratories. The school's medical school project was built with an interest-free loan from the Chinese government, providing a better teaching and research environment for the medical field in Mauritania.

International exchanges: It has established cooperative exchanges with universities or institutions in China, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, Canada, Morocco, Algeria, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire and other countries.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

With the fundamental mission of promoting the development of science, technology and culture in Mauritania, the university is mainly committed to promoting academic prosperity; promoting the development of primary, basic, vocational education and continuing education; promoting the development of scientific research; and strengthening the guidance of graduates' employment and entrepreneurship.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The Environment, Health and Society Laboratory (LE2S) is the first interdisciplinary research laboratory in Mauritania. Its research mainly involves food safety, nutrition and human health, major pathological research related to the environment and social behavior in Mauritania, and three major themes: pollution, health, environment and society.

Key disciplines: biology, chemistry, geology, mathematics and computer science, physics, law, economics and management, geography, Arabic literature, and history.

Faculty

There are 5 teaching institutions including the College of Literature and Humanities, the College of Science and Technology, the College of Medicine, the College of Law and Economic Sciences, and the College of University Vocational Studies.

Ranking

Ranked 201-250 in the 2025 Arab Regional University Rankings.

Expenses

There is currently no public information on the specific tuition fees of the school.

Campus Environment

The campus is located in the heart of the capital. It is shaded by trees and has a unique architectural style, which combines traditional Arabic elements with a modern feel.