Kofi Annan University of Guinea

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Kofi Annan University of Guinea
Université Kofi-Annan de Guinée
Batiment medical.jpg
MottoThe ambition of excellence and modernity
Type Private university
EstablishedMay 28, 1999 (1999-05-28)
Founder Ousmane Kaba
President Ousmane Kaba
Rector Mohamed Tayeb Laskri
Students6000
Location,
Flag of Guinea.svg  Guinea

9°36′56″N13°38′16″W / 9.615489°N 13.637824°W / 9.615489; -13.637824
Language French
Affiliations CAMES
Université Félix-Houphouët-Boigny
Website www.ukaguinee.org

The Kofi Annan University of Guinea (abbreviated as UKAG) is a private university in West Africa located in Nongo, Ratoma Commune, Republic of Guinea. It is the oldest private higher education institution in Guinea.

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Founded by Ousmane Kaba, it is named after the former Ghanaian diplomat Kofi Annan, who was the Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006.

History and mission

The Kofi Annan University of Guinea, endowed with legal personality and financial autonomy, was created on May 28, 1999 (law no. 2814/MESR/CAB) with the missions to: [1]

Presidents

No.NameStartEnd
1 Ousmane Kaba [2] 1999Ongoing

Libraries

The library is located on the third floor of the administrative building and contains over 50,000 titles in virtual and digital formats, as well as more than 40 computer workstations equipped with internet for staff and students.

Cultural space

The Kofi Annan University of Guinea also has a cultural space that hosts various forums, conferences, panels, and exhibitions. [3] [4]

Entrepreneurship House

On February 11, 2023, the Entrepreneurship House of Kofi Annan University of Guinea was inaugurated. The ceremony took place in the presence of Diaka Sidibé, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation. [5]

Organization and administration

Admissions and curriculum

More than 6000 students are enrolled, and the number remains stable despite the government's ban on directing students to private universities in 2016. [6] [7]

Online courses

The health situation faced by Guinea in 2014–2015 with the Ebola virus and in 2019-2020 led to increased use of the university's online platform. [8]

Notable people

Notable alumni

Organization

The Kofi Annan University of Guinea comprises five faculties and one institute: [1]

Campus map of the university. Cartographie de l'Universite Kofi Annan de Guinee.jpg
Campus map of the university.

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