University of Science and Technology of Benin

University of Science and Technology of Benin
Université des Sciences et Technologies
du Bénin (USTB)
Type Private university
Established 1996
Location Cotonou and Porto-Novo,
 Benin
Campus 3
Affiliations Réseau des Universités des Sciences et Technologies des pays d'Afrique au sud du Sahara (RUSTA)
International Association of Universities[1]

The University of Science and Technology of Benin (French: Université des Sciences et Technologies du Bénin (USTB)) is a private university in West Africa, whose headquarters are located in the district of Kpondéhou in Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin.

History

Founded in October 1996 by Professor Frédéric Dohou, the "Université des Sciences et Technologies du Bénin" is a university institution for scientific, cultural and professional character, enjoying corporate personality, pedagogical and scientific, administrative and financial autonomy. It contributes to the missions of higher education and scientific research through six faculties and five specialized higher schools.[2]

The USTB is a member institution of the Network of Universities of Science and Technology of the Countries of Africa south of the Sahara (French: Réseau des Universités des Sciences et Technologies des pays d'Afrique au Sud du Sahara (RUSTA)).[3]

Headquarters of USTB in Cotonou.

Organization

The USTB has six faculties, five specialized higher schools and one research centre:[4]

List of Faculties

List of specialized Higher Schools

Research Centre

International relations

Since its inception, the USTB has worked to develop a network of international cooperation with foreign universities, including with the University of Poitiers.[5][6]

References

Coordinates: 6°22′58″N 2°27′22″E / 6.3829°N 2.4562°E / 6.3829; 2.4562

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