UFR de Sciences de la Santé (Faculty of Health Sciences) at Université Gaston Berger (UGB)

Saint-Louis - Senegal
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General Information

The UFR de Sciences de la Santé (Faculty of Health Sciences) at Université Gaston Berger (UGB) is a premier center of medical excellence in Senegal, located in the historic northern city of Saint-Louis. Established as part of UGB’s mission to decentralize high-level education, it is highly regarded for its rigorous academic standards and its "human-scale" teaching approach with limited student cohorts.

General Info

  • Established: 2010 (Medical Faculty).

  • Location: Sanar Campus, Saint-Louis, Senegal.

  • Degree Awarded: Diplôme d'État de Docteur en Médecine (Doctor of Medicine).

  • Duration: 8 Years (inclusive of clinical internship and thesis defense).

  • Language of Instruction: French (fluency is required for both academic and clinical work).

  • Accreditation: Recognized by the Senegalese Ministry of Higher Education and CAMES (The African and Malagasy Council for Higher Education).

Campus Facilities

  • Excellence & Selectivity: UGB is known as the "excellence university" of Senegal. The medical faculty maintains small class sizes to ensure a high teacher-to-student ratio and personalized clinical supervision.

  • Research Focus: The faculty is home to several specialized laboratories, including Pathology, Bacteriology-Virology, and the CERPAD (Research and Care Center for Sickle Cell Disease).

  • Modern Facilities: The Sanar campus offers a modern learning environment located about 10km from the city center, featuring digital libraries and well-equipped simulation labs.

    • Hospital & Medical Facilities

    Leading tertiary care hospital attached to the institution

    • Saint-Louis Regional Hospital (CHR): The primary teaching hospital for UGB medical students. It is a major tertiary care center for Northern Senegal.

    • Partnership Network: The university has a strong assistance agreement with the CHR, where faculty professors also serve as hospital practitioners.

    • Community Health: Students participate in rural health projects throughout the Saint-Louis region, gaining experience in tropical medicine and public health initiatives.

    Fee Structure

    State University Affordability

    Tuition fees in Senegalese public universities are highly subsidized for domestic and regional students.

    CategoryAnnual Registration Fee
    Senegalese/UEMOA Students25,000 – 50,000 FCFA (~$40 – $80)
    Non-UEMOA International300,000 – 1,000,000 FCFA (~$500 – $1,650)


    Note: Fees for international students vary based on bilateral agreements between countries and specific "private-track" quotas.

    City Details

  • Vibe: A UNESCO World Heritage site known for its colonial architecture, the Faidherbe Bridge, and its world-famous Jazz Festival. It is a quiet, intellectual, and safe city.

  • Safety: Very safe for international students.

  • Climate: Sahelian; hot and dry for most of the year, with a short rainy season (July–September) and cool, breezy winters.

    • Hostel & Mess

    • Campus Housing (CROUS): UGB is famous for its "social campus" which provides student housing.

      • Cost: Highly subsidized, often under 10,000 FCFA/month (~$15), but spots are extremely competitive.

    • Private Housing (Saint-Louis): Many students live in neighborhoods like Sanar Peulh or Ngallèle near the campus.

      • Cost: Approx. 40,000 – 80,000 FCFA/month (~$65 – $130) for a room or studio.

    • Monthly Budget: A student can live comfortably on $200 – $350 per month, as the cost of living in Saint-Louis is significantly lower than in Dakar.

    Miscellaneous

  • Academic: High School Baccalaureate (S1 or S2 series) with honors.

  • International Applicants: * A formal application must be addressed to the Rector of UGB.

    • Required: Legalized transcripts (10th, 11th, 12th), certificate of nationality, and a birth certificate.

  • Deadlines: International files are typically reviewed between August and October.

  • Entrance Exam: Some years may require a competitive entrance test (concours) depending on the volume of applications.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Students must typically have a minimum of 50% marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) in the 12th standard (40% for reserved categories) and must have qualified NEET in the current or previous two years, as per NMC guidelines.

    The duration is generally 6 years in total, which includes 5 years of academic study (54 months) and 1 year of compulsory internship (12 months), fully complying with the latest National Medical Commission (NMC) rules.

    The process is simple: 1. Submit scanned documents (10th, 11th, and 12th mark sheets, NEET result, Passport scan, and a recent passport-size photograph with a white background). 2. Receive the Admission Letter from the University. 3. Process the Invitation Letter for Visa. 4. Complete the Visa application with our assistance.

    Yes, all our partner universities are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Medical Commission (NMC). Graduate doctors can also write major global licensing exams such as USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), and the FMGE/NExT exam for India.

    While most universities admit based on your 12th marks and NEET qualification, some may require a simple online entrance test or interview. We will guide you through any such requirement.

    Fees typically cover the Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Medical Insurance, Visa Extension, and administrative charges. A detailed, transparent fee structure showing Tuition Fee, Hostel Fee, Mess Charges, Visa/Invitation Fee, and Medical Assurance Fee for each country and university will be provided upfront.

    Payment schedules are determined by the individual university. Some universities allow semester-wise payments, while others require annual payments. We will provide clear guidance on the university's official payment schedule.

    We are committed to transparency. All costs, including consultation charges and university expenses, are detailed in your offer letter. We strongly advise against any form of donation.

    Yes, we coordinate group departures for students and assist with flight ticket booking. Our representative will meet the students at the destination airport and provide transport to the university hostel.

    Hostels offer secure accommodation with separate facilities for boys and girls. Indian meals are generally cooked and served by Indian caterers within the hostel premises or mess hall to ensure a suitable diet for students.

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