Detailed introduction of the University of Buea:

Introduction: The University of Buea is the most famous and largest university in the English-speaking region of Cameroon. It is located in Buea, the capital of the Southwest Province of Cameroon. It is one of the most well-planned and fastest-growing institutions of higher learning in Cameroon, with the motto of "Knowledge and Wisdom".

Overview: It provides bilingual teaching in French and English, and offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programs in more than 80 disciplines. It has 650 full-time lecturers, 200 part-time lecturers and more than 33,000 students.

History: Its history can be traced back to the Higher School of Translation and Interpretation (ASTI) established in 1979. In 1985, ASTI was renamed the University Center of Buea (CUB). In 1992, it was reorganized into Cameroon State University according to government decree, and officially became the University of Buea in 1993.

Founded: 1992.

School Strength

Faculty: There are about 850 full-time and part-time lecturers.

Research achievements: The Center for Drug Research (UB-CEDD) was established in 2022 and has been expanded to five key laboratories. Several research projects have also been carried out, such as "Integrating waste-to-resource and renewable energy technologies into resource protection for sustainable development".

International cooperation: Cooperation has been reached with more than 40 universities from Africa, Europe and North America. In 2019, the Department of Science, Technology and Engineering received two academic grants from the European Union.

Nature of the institution: Public university.

Educational philosophy: Committed to providing a transformative educational experience, cultivating students' critical thinking, and enabling students to exert influence in their respective fields.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Translation, medicine, agronomy, computer science, etc.

Key laboratory: Center for Drug Research (UB - CEDD).

Faculties: School of Engineering and Technology, School of Arts, School of Education, School of Health Sciences, School of Science, School of Social and Management Sciences, School of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, School of Law and Political Sciences, etc.; there are also Higher School of Translation and Interpretation, School of Technology, Higher Technical Teacher Training School.

Ranking: Ranked 2nd in Cameroon.

Fees: No clear detailed fee information is available, but there are a variety of scholarships and grants to help students in need.

Campus Environment: The main campus is located at the foot of the Cameroon Volcano, covering an area of ​​more than 1,000 acres. The campus has modern teaching facilities, including teaching buildings, research laboratories, libraries and sports stadiums.