The introduction of Cheikh Anta Diop University is as follows:

Introduction: Cheikh Anta Diop University, also known as the University of Dakar, is a well-known public university in Dakar, Senegal. It is a member of the International Forum of Public Universities and plays an important role in the field of higher education in Africa.

Overview: The school is large in scale, with 100,000 students. It covers multiple disciplines such as humanities, science, engineering, medicine, finance, accounting, law, etc., and provides undergraduate, master's, doctoral and other multi-level education.

History:

In 1918, France established the "African Medical School".

In 1936, the "French Black Africa Institute" was established in Dakar.

In the 1950s, the French government expanded and merged the relevant schools into the "Dakar Higher Studies Institute".

In 1957, the new campus was completed and became the 18th public university in France, affiliated with the University of Paris and the University of Bordeaux, named Dakar University.

In 1987, it was renamed Cheikh Anda Diop University.

Founded: 1957.

School Strength: It has 1,422 academic staff and 1,562 administrative staff. The school is one of the important centers of African studies. Its Institute for Fundamental Research in Africa (IFAN) is world-renowned, and its affiliated Museum of African Art houses a large collection of African art treasures. The school also conducts cooperative exchange programs with many international universities in the United States, Europe and other countries.

Institutional Nature: Public University.

Educational Philosophy: Focus on cultivating talents with international vision and professional ability, emphasize the application of knowledge to solve practical problems, and provide intellectual support for the development of Senegal and Africa. The school adopts the French education model and uses French as the main teaching language.

Key Laboratories and Disciplines:

Key Disciplines: Medicine, African Studies, Applied Linguistics, etc. The medical major has a long history and has trained many outstanding medical talents; the field of African studies has a high reputation and influence in the world; the applied linguistics major is the standard institution of the Wolof language.

Key laboratories: There is no public information showing that there are particularly outstanding key laboratories, but some research institutions of the school, such as the Institute of Environmental Sciences and the Institute of Earth Sciences, have certain scientific research strength.

Faculty: There are several faculties or colleges, including the School of Medicine, the School of Science, the School of Arts, the School of Economics and Management.

Ranking: Ranked 1501+ in the 2025 QS Sustainability Ranking.

Fees: As a public university, tuition fees are relatively low. There may be different charging standards for domestic and international students. There is no clear public information showing the specific amount, but the school will provide students with certain financial assistance.

Campus environment: The main campus is located in Dakar. The campus architectural style combines local characteristics and modern elements. It has teaching buildings, libraries, museums, dormitories and other facilities. The campus is shaded by trees and has a beautiful environment, providing students with a good learning and living environment. The school's library has a rich collection of books, providing sufficient resources for students' study and research.