Université Cheikh Anta Diop, Public university in Dakar, Senegal.
The Université Cheikh Anta Diop spans across multiple buildings in Dakar, offering education through six specialized faculties to more than 80,000 students.
Founded in 1957, the university evolved from the African School of Medicine established in 1918 to become the largest educational institution in French West Africa.
The Centre de Linguistique Appliquée provides intensive studies in Wolof language and French preparation courses for international students from various African nations.
Students pay differentiated registration fees ranging from 25,000 to 75,000 CFA francs depending on their academic cycle of enrollment.
The university received Nelson Mandela in 1992, awarding him an honorary doctorate during his visit to the Dakar campus.
Location: Dakar
Inception: 1918
Website: https://ucad.sn
GPS coordinates: 14.68695,-17.46334
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:57
Dakar combines historical landmarks, cultural venues, and natural sites. The city features colonial architecture, museums displaying African art, and coastal locations along the Atlantic. Markets offer local crafts and products, while religious buildings showcase architectural elements. Parks and beaches provide outdoor spaces, and cultural institutions present contemporary art and performances. Notable sites include the African Renaissance Monument, Gorée Island, and the Pink Lake.
Massalikoul Djinane Mosque
2.2 km
Museum of Black Civilizations
3.2 km
Cinéma Sandaga
3.3 km
Dakar Grand Mosque
2.5 km
Marché Tilène
1.6 km
Dakar station
3.5 km
Our Lady of Victories Cathedral, Dakar
3.7 km
Stade Demba Diop
2.7 km
Place du Souvenir africain
1.3 km
Porte du Troisième millénaire
2.1 km
IFAN Museum of African Arts
3.8 km
Monument Demba et Dupont
3.5 km
Institut français Sénégal
3.7 km
Grand Théâtre National de Dakar
3 km
Henriette-Bathily Women's Museum
1.4 km
Village Artisanal de Soumbédioune
1.3 km
Centre culturel Blaise Senghor
1.8 km
Primature
4 km
Marché Kermel
4.1 km
Place de indépendance
3.9 km
Théâtre National Daniel Sorano
3.4 km
Palais du Président de la Republique du Senegal
4.1 km
Musée Léopold Sédar Senghor
1.3 km
Musée des Forces Armées Sénégalaises
3.2 km
Grande mosquée Cheikh Oumar al Foutiyou Tall
2.1 km
Place du Tirailleur Sénégalais
3.5 km
Mosquée El Hadji Oumar Kane
2.1 km
Route de la Corniche Ouest
1.1 kmReviews
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