Parakou University

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.

Accreditation: Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MESRS)

Funding: Public

Grades 3

Bachelor's Degree, Doctor's Degree, Master's Degree or equivalent

Languages 1

Divisions 10

Agro Pastoral Studies School

Fields of study: Agriculture, Animal Husbandry
Agronomy Faculty

Fields of study: Agricultural Economics, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Rural Studies
Arts and Humanities Faculty

Fields of study: Anthropology, English, Geography (Human), Literature, Regional Planning, Sociology, Spanish
Economics and Management Faculty

Fields of study: Accountancy, Actuarial Science, Agricultural Economics, Economic and Finance Policy, Economics, Finance, Insurance, Management, Marketing
Law and Political Science Faculty

Fields of study: Civil Law, Law, Political Sciences, Private Law, Public Law
Medicine Faculty

Fields of study: Epidemiology, Medical Technology, Medicine
Midwifery and Nursing Training Institute

Fields of study: Midwifery, Nursing
Protected Areas Management School

Fields of study: Environmental Management, Regional Planning
Statistics and Demographic Planning School

Fields of study: Demography and Population, Statistics
Technology Institute

Fields of study: Banking, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Transport Management

Admission details

Requirements: Baccalaureat
Students allowance: Co-ed