The Université de Garoua (UGa) has begun its academic year on October 5 in its new campus located in Djoumassi. This marks a significant milestone for the institution, which was established in 2022. The new campus is equipped with modern infrastructure, including two amphitheaters with 500 seats, two with 300 seats, and two administrative blocks with 88 offices. The campus was officially inaugurated with a ceremony of flag-raising, presided over by the academic authorities.
The Vice-Rector for Teaching, Professionalization, and Development of Information and Communication Technologies, Professor Halidou Mamoudou, represented the Rector, Professor Boubakari Oumarou, who was unable to attend. Professor Mamoudou toured several classrooms to ensure that teaching was underway and commended the mobilization of teachers. He encouraged new students to focus on professionalizing their fields of study, in line with the orientations of the university's top hierarchy.
The UGa has made significant progress since its creation five years ago and has become an attractive hub for students. Initial projections indicate that the student population could range from 10,000 to 11,000 this year. The university has eight institutions that offer around 50 professional fields of study. The UGa has already started to yield results, with the Faculty of Medicine graduating its first batch of students on July 24.
The graduating students from the Faculty of Medicine received their diplomas and took an oath. The university's teachers have also gained international recognition, winning prestigious competitions, including the African and Malagasy Council. The UGa's development is part of a larger project to create a modern and professional institution.
The new campus is an essential part of the university's development plan, which aims to provide students with state-of-the-art facilities. The infrastructure is designed to support the professionalization of fields of study and to equip students with the skills required by the job market. The UGa's authorities are committed to continuing this development and to establishing the university as a major player in Cameroon's education sector.
The university's growth has been rapid, and its impact is already being felt. The UGa's focus on professionalization and modernization has attracted students and teachers alike. The university's authorities are working to consolidate its achievements and to continue to improve its offerings.
As the UGa looks to the future, it is well-positioned to become a leading institution in Cameroon. With its modern campus and focus on professionalization, the university is poised to make a significant contribution to the country's education sector. The UGa's development is a testament to the country's commitment to education and to the growth of its institutions.
Key points
- The Université de Garoua has started its academic year in a new campus equipped with modern infrastructure.
- The university has become an attractive hub for students, with a projected student population of 10,000 to 11,000 this year.
- The UGa's focus on professionalization and modernization has attracted students and teachers alike.
