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University of Yaoundé

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The University of Yaoundé (French: Université de Yaoundé) was a university in Cameroon, located in Yaoundé, the country's capital. In 1993, following a university reform, it was split into two universities: University of Yaoundé I and University of Yaoundé II.

History

It was built with the help of France and opened in 1962 as the Federal University of Yaoundé, dropping the "Federal" in 1972 when the country was reorganized.

In 1993 following a university reform the University of Yaounde was split into two (University of Yaoundé I and University of Yaoundé II) following the university branch-model pioneered by the University of Paris.

Notable alumni

Simon Achidi Achu

Henri Eyebe Ayissi

Jean-Marc Ela

Ndumbe Eyoh

Christopher Fomunyoh

Georgette D. Kanmogne

Joseph Mfonyam

Michel Tommo Monthé

Nji Oumarou Nchare

Kristo Numpuby

Mahamat Paba Salé

Faustin-Archange Touadéra

Muntu Valdo

Philémon Yang

Norbert Zongo

Missy BK

Notable faculty

Marie-Thérèse Assiga Ahanda

Laurent Esso

Pierre Hélé

Elie Mbonda

Elvis Ngolle Ngolle

Adamou Ndam Njoya

Henri Hogbe Nlend

Luc Sindjoun

Maurice Tadadjeu

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    University of Yaoundé
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    University of Yaoundé
    Wikipedia (English)Published 22 July 2026Last verified: 23 October 2026
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    Université de Yaoundé
    Wikipédia (français)Published 30 March 2026Last verified: 23 October 2026

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