Parakou University (UP)
Founded 2001 by Ministerial decree. Created from the breaking down of the National University of Benin into two national Universities: Abomey Calavi University and Parakou University in line with the Government's desire to accommodate the influx of upper six formers (holders of Baccalaureate) wishing to gain admission into higher institutions under adequate conditions.
Funding:
Public
Accreditation:
Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS)
Grades 3
Languages 1
Divisions 10
- Agronomy FacultyFields of study: Rural Studies, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, Natural Resources, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry
- Arts and Humanities FacultyFields of study: Geography (Human), Regional Planning, Spanish, Anthropology, Sociology, Literature, English
- Economics and Management FacultyFields of study: Insurance, Agricultural Economics, Marketing, Finance, Accountancy, Economics, Management
- Law and Political Science Faculty
- Medicine Faculty
- Technology InstituteFields of study: Business Computing, Transport Management, Banking, Business and Commerce, Business Administration
- Agro Pastoral Studies School
- Protected Areas Management School
- Statistics and Demographic Planning School
Requirements
- Admission details: Baccalaureat
