University Overview
Established in 1970, the Université de Lomé (University of Lomé) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Lomé (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche, Togo (Ministry of Higher Education and Research of Togo), Université de Lomé (UB) is a very large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: over 45,000 students) coeducational Togolese higher education institution. Université de Lomé (UB) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 53-year-old Togolese higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UB also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Memberships and Affiliations
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- Association of African Universities (AAU)
- Conseil Africain et Malgache pour l'Enseignement Supérieur (CAMES)
- Réseau pour l'excellence dans l'enseignement supérieur en Afrique de l'Ouest (REESAO)
Pre-Bachelor degrees
It includes undergraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to tertiary certificates, diplomas, and foundation or associate degrees that are below the bachelor's degree level.
2) usually take less than 2 years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as short-cycle tertiary education (ISCED Level 5) programs that are typically practically based, vocational or occupationally specific and prepare for labor market entry. These programs may also provide a pathway to other tertiary programs such as bachelor's degrees.
Bachelor's degrees
It includes undergraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to bachelor's degrees.
2) usually take between 3 to 5 years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as bachelor's or equivalent (ISCED Level 6) programs that are designed to provide intermediate academic and/or professional knowledge, skills and competencies leading to a first tertiary degree or equivalent qualification.
Master's degrees
It includes postgraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to master's degrees.
2) usually take between 1 to 3 years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as master's or equivalent (ISCED Level 7) programs that are designed to provide advanced academic and/or professional knowledge, skills and competencies leading to a second tertiary degree or equivalent qualification.
Doctoral's degrees
It includes postgraduate programs and courses that:
1) lead to doctorate degrees.
2) usually take 4 or more years to complete.
The UNESCO International Standard Classification of Education classifies these as doctorate or equivalent (ISCED Level 8) programs that are designed primarily to lead to an advanced research qualification, usually concluding with the submission and defense of a substantive dissertation of publishable quality based on original research.
Arts & Humanities
This University offers courses in at least one of the following subjects:
- Applied Arts
- Classics
- Design
- Education
- Fine Arts
- History
- Literature
- Museum Studies
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Religion and Theology
- Visual Arts
- Other Arts & Humanities Studies