University of Bamenda

University of Bamenda
Established 2011
Location Bamenda, Cameroon
Website www.uniba-edu.cm

The University of Bamenda (UBa) is an Anglo-Saxon university in Bamenda, North Western Cameroon.

History

The university opened in 2011 as the second English language university in Cameroon, the University of Buea having been the only one up till then.[1] It began with the Higher Teachers Training College and the Higher Technical Teachers Training College as the only faculties.[2]

Campus

The main campus of the University of Bamenda is in Bambili,[3] a subdivision in Bamenda, Mezam Division, Northwest region of Cameroon. The village is along the Ring Road northeast of Bamenda. An Anglophone area, many schoolchildren are taught in English, and the use of Pidgin English is widespread. English and Pidgin play a significant role in community life, but the Bambui language still maintains its place as the heart language of most Bambui people.

Students in the Faculty of Health Science are currently taking studies at Mile 3 Nkwen Bamenda at the campus between Fonab Polytechnic and Saint Louise Higher Institute of Health.

Bambui is surrounded by a number of related languages (Bambili, Babanki, Bafut, Mankon, Nkwen, Mendakwe and Awing). Bambui was thought to be a dialect of Bambili, but now it is believed that the two are probably distinct languages (and each group insists on its independent identity).

Organisation and administration

The top official in the University of Bamenda, like other state universities in Cameroon, is the Minister of Higher Education.

The position is followed by the pro-chancellor and next the vice-chancellor. The vice-chancellor is assisted by the registrar.

The dean and vice-dean are in charge of each faculty.

The university institutes are headed by the director. Each department is controlled by the Head of Department. The student administration is headed by a Student Union President.

Admission

Admission into the higher institutes/university colleges in the University of Bamenda is done through competitive entrance exams which involve written and oral examination. Students into other faculties are required to follow a registration procedure which involves presentation of results and study of files.

A pass in ordinary level English is a major requirement for students from Cameroon. Students from other countries are expected to possess proficiency in the English language; without this requirement, the applicant is automatically disqualified.[4]

Faculties and schools

The University of Bamenda is made up of the following faculties, schools and colleges:[5]

  • Faculty of Arts
  • Faculty of Law and Political Science( With 4 departments at undergraduate program which are English private law, public law, political science and French private law.) This faculty also has post graduate programs in English Law and political science, not living out Capacity in law which is a program which students with 4 ordinary level papers can enroll in.
  • Faculty of Economics and Management Science
  • Faculty of Education
  • Faculty of Science
  • Faculty of Health science
  • The College of Technology
  • The Higher Institute of Commerce and Management
  • The Higher Institute of Transport and logistics
  • The Higher Teachers’ Training College of Bamenda in Bambili[6]
  • The Higher Technical Teachers’ Training College of Bamenda in Bambili[7]
  • National Higher Polytechnic Institute (NAHPI, School of Engineering)

References

  1. ↑ "Education in Cameroon". CameroonWeb. Retrieved 11 September 2018. Originally The University of Buea was the only Anglo-Saxon style university, but with the University of Bamenda opening its doors in 2011 Cameroon now has two English Universities.
  2. ↑ "Higher Education: Pioneer Vice Chancellor of Cameroon's Bamenda University Takes Office". Cameroon Today News. Cameroon Today. 5 October 2011. Retrieved 11 September 2018. For now, only the Higher Teachers Training College and the Higher Technical Teachers Training College, the two pioneer institutions of the Bamenda University are functional and government sources say, the other other faculties and institutions will soon go operational.
  3. ↑ "Where is Bambili in Nord-Ouest, Cameroon located?". www.gomapper.com. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
  4. ↑ The University of Bamenda Faculties and Admission, Ask Cameroon
  5. ↑ DARAVE, Dramane. "University of Bamenda: Presidential decree gives a picture - Langaa Research and Publishing Common Initiative Group (Langaa RPCIG)". www.langaa-rpcig.net. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
  6. ↑ "H.T.T.C. – Higher Teacher Training College". httcbambili.com. Retrieved 2017-09-17.
  7. ↑ "ENSET BAMBILI – Higher Technical Teacher Training College Bambili". ensetbambili.net (in French). Retrieved 2017-09-17.

Coordinates: 5°55′48″N 10°10′12″E / 5.9300°N 10.1700°E / 5.9300; 10.1700

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