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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