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University of Abomey-Calavi (UAC): Courses, Admission, Fees & International Student Guide 2026
UNIVERSITY OF ABOMEY CALAVI
The University of Abomey-Calavi (in French Universitéd’Abomey-Calavi) is the principal university in the country of Benin, in Abomey-Calavi. The school is composed of 19 institutions and six campuses.
Established in 1970, Université d’Abomey-Calavi (University of Abomey-Calavi) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Abomey-Calavi (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Atlantique. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Cotonou, Ouidah, Porto-Novo.
UNIVERSITY OF ABOMEY CALAVI
Officially accredited and recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Benin (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Benin), Université d’Abomey-Calavi (UAC) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. Université d’Abomey-Calavi (UAC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. These 48 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Beninese higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
The Université d’Abomey-Calavi is located in Calavi. With an acronym UAC
MOTTO: Mens melem aqitat (French).
: Mind agitates the materials (English)
Constituent institutions of the UAC include:
Ecole Polytechnique d’Abomey-Calavi (EPAC)
Institut des Langues Arabes et de Cultures Islamique (ILACI)
Institut Universitaire de Technologie (IUT) & Ecole Normale Supérieure de l’Enseignement Technique (ENSET) de Lokossa
Institut Régional de Santé Publique (IRSP)
Ecole Normale Supérieure (ENS)
Ecole Nationale d’Economie Appliquée et de Management (ENEAM)
Ecole Nationale d’Administration et de Magistrature (ENAM)
Institut de Mathématiques et de Sciences Physiques (IMSP) (Formation Doctorale)
Institut National de la Jeunesse de l’Education Physique et du Sport (INJEPS)
Faculté des Sciences Agronomiques (FSA)
Faculté des Lettres, Arts et Sciences Humaines (FLASH)
Faculté des Sciences de la Santé (FSS)
Faculté des Sciences Economiques (FASEG)
Faculté de Droit et de Sciences Politiques (FADESP)
· Faculté des Sciences et Techniques (FAST)
University Admissions
Gender Admission
Men and Women (coed)
International Students
Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection
Yes, based on entrance examinations
Admission rate
40-50%
Note that
The admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence, and other criteria.
Size and Profile
Student Enrollment
over-45,000
Academic Staff
1,000-1,499
Control Type
Public
Entity Type
Non-Profit
Academic Calendar
Semesters
Campus Setting
Urban
Religious Affiliation
None
Facilities and Services
Library
Yes
Housing
Yes
Sport Facilities
Yes
Financial Aids
Not reported
Study Abroad
Yes
Distance Learning
Yes
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation or Recognition Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Benin
Year of first Accreditation 1970
Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditation
African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education (AMEC)
Affiliations
Conseil Africain et Malgache pour l’Enseignement Supérieur (CAMES)
Association of African Universities (AAU)
Benefits of studying in Benin republic
* No utme/post utme required * just 5 O level credits in waec (including maths& English language) * smooth & strike-free academic program. * opportunity to learn the world’s 2nd most learned language (french language) * opportunity to get a bachelor’s degree in less than 3 years(2 yrs&7 months) * living a more comfortable life in a serene and education-friendly environment. * Opportunity to study in Africa’s 2nd best francophone university. * 100% nysc recognition after graduation and so many other benefits that come with each course of study.
Admission requirements
Original waec certificate valid international passport birth certificate 2 waec result checking scratch cards. #50,000[admission fee]
Country
Town
Abomey-Calavi
Bachelor (foreigners)
1,000 USD/year.
Master (foreigners)
1,000 USD/year.
Bachelor (citizens)
1,000 USD/year.
Master (citizens)
1,000 USD/year.
Acceptance Rate
90%
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