Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry

The Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry (in French L'Université Gamal Abdel Nasser de Conakry), is the largest university in Guinea and located in the suburbs of the Guinean capital Conakry. The name is generally shortened to the University of Conakry.

The university was established in 1963 (not 1974 as the source says[1]) as Polytechnical Institute of Conakry (in French Institut Polytechnique de Conakry) being the first higher education institution in Guinea. It was built with technical assistance from the Soviet Union.

The school continued carrying the name until 1984, when it was changed to Gamal Abdel Nasser University named after the Egyptian president and popular political leader Gamal Abdel Nasser.

The university has 13 schools and faculties, including medicine.[1] It was established during a period of progressive economic development in the country after independence.[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 O'Toole, Thomas; Baker, Janice E. (2005). Historical dictionary of Guinea. Scarecrow Press. p. 104. ISBN 978-0-8108-4634-0. Retrieved 16 March 2011.
  2. ↑ "Etudes en Guinee" (PDF) (in French). Projet EtudiantGuinée. Retrieved 16 March 2011.

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Coordinates: 9°32′40″N 13°40′35″W / 9.54444°N 13.67639°W / 9.54444; -13.67639

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