Introduction to the University of Maroua:

Introduction: The University of Maroua is a public higher education institution in Cameroon. It is located in the city of Maroua in the Far North region of Cameroon. It offers courses in a variety of subject areas and aims to provide students with high-quality education and research opportunities.

Overview: The school has 4 colleges and 3 higher education schools. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs covering arts and humanities, business and social sciences, engineering, language and cultural studies, medicine and health, science and technology and other fields.

History: The school was established in 2008 by presidential decree No. 2008/208 of August 9 to meet the growing demand for higher education in the Far North Province of Cameroon.

Founded: 2008.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a professional team of teachers dedicated to teaching and research.

Scientific Research Achievements: It has a number of research centers and institutes, such as the Climate Change Research Center, which provides solutions to some of the pressing problems facing Cameroon and the African continent.

Nature of institution: Public university, non-profit organization.

Educational philosophy: Committed to the pursuit of excellence in education and research, focusing on cultivating students' professional skills and comprehensive qualities, promoting academic progress, and cultivating talents for the development of Cameroon and the African continent.

Key disciplines: There are currently no clear and particularly prominent key disciplines, but economics, management, science, literature, social sciences and other disciplines are its important subject areas.

Faculty

College: Faculty of Economics and Management (FSEG), Faculty of Science (FS), Faculty of Literature and Social Sciences (FALSH).

Higher Education Institutions: Higher Normal College, National Higher Polytechnic School of Maroua (ENSPM), School of Mining and Petroleum Industries (FMIP).

Ranking

Domestic ranking: Ranked 5th in Cameroon in 2025.

Global ranking: According to data from February 2024, the global ranking is 6633.

Fees: No clear detailed fee information is available.

Campus environment: Located in Maroua, the campus has the characteristics of an urban campus and provides students with basic teaching and living facilities, such as teaching buildings, libraries, etc. Maroua has a unique regional culture and social environment, which adds a rich experience to students' study and life.