Universities in the Central African Republic

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The Central African Republic is divided into 16 prefectures (French: préfectures). The following uniRank sub-rankings and league tables consider all administrative divisions that include at least one higher education institution in the Central African Republic meeting the uniRank selection criteria.

Bangui (1)  

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The Higher Education System in Central African Republic

The higher education system in the Central African Republic is overseen by the Ministry of Higher Education and Research. It offers both public and private education opportunities, with the University of Bangui being the central institution.

Types of higher education institutions in Central African Republic

There are several types of higher education institutions in the Central African Republic:

1. Université: Université de Bangui is the main public university offering various academic programs in different fields.
2. Institut: private institutions also offer specialized technical programs.
3. Ecole normale: these are teacher training colleges focused on preparing educators for the secondary education system.

Access to higher education in Central African Republic

To access higher education in the Central African Republic, students must complete secondary school and obtain the Baccalauréat, which grants them admission to universities and other higher education institutions.

Languages of Instruction in Central African Republic

The primary languages of instruction are French and Sango, with some courses also offered in English.

Stages of higher education in Central African Republic

1. First stage: the first cycle, or Premier cycle, lasts two years and leads to the Diplôme d'Etudes universitaires générales (DEUG) or Diplôme Universitaire de Technologie (DUT).
2. Second stage: the second cycle leads to the Licence, which typically takes one year after completing the DEUG. Certain specialized fields like engineering take longer to complete.
3. Third stage: the third cycle covers Master's degrees and doctoral studies, leading to the award of the Ph.D. or Doctorat d'Etat.

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