Academic Index Last updated: May 02, 2026

15 Best Universities in Cameroon

Exploring the academic landscape of Cameroon, our index provides a definitive ranking of the top 15 higher education institutions. By assessing 42K research papers and their 461.6K citations, we reveal the most impactful research centers.

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1

Buea

University of Buea

#108 in Africa #3621 in the World

46% Acceptance

33,000 Enrollment

1992 Founded

2

Dschang

University of Dschang

#111 in Africa #3644 in the World

34% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1993 Founded

3

Ngaoundere

University of Ngaoundere

#124 in Africa #3915 in the World

66% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

1982 Founded

4

Yaounde

University of Yaounde I

#217 in Africa #5589 in the World

29% Acceptance

33,000 Enrollment

1962 Founded

5

Douala

University of Douala

#229 in Africa #5801 in the World

59% Acceptance

33,000 Enrollment

1977 Founded

6

Bamenda

University of Bamenda

#275 in Africa #6506 in the World

58% Acceptance

33,000 Enrollment

2011 Founded

7

Maroua

University of Maroua

#277 in Africa #6569 in the World

59% Acceptance

30,000 Enrollment

2008 Founded

8

Bangangte

University of the Mountains

#353 in Africa #7440 in the World

63% Acceptance

33,000 Enrollment

2000 Founded

9

Bamenda

Catholic University of Cameroon

#383 in Africa #8044 in the World

70% Acceptance

3,000 Enrollment

2010 Founded

10

Soa

University of Yaounde II

#438 in Africa #9372 in the World

64% Acceptance

40,000 Enrollment

1962 Founded

11

Yaounde

Catholic Institute of Yaounde

#447 in Africa #9476 in the World

47% Acceptance

1989 Founded

12

Nanga-Eboko

Cosendai Adventist University

#851 in Africa #12962 in the World

76% Acceptance

1,200 Enrollment

1996 Founded

13

Bamenda

Bamenda University of Science and Technology

#899 in Africa #13233 in the World

58% Acceptance

1998 Founded

14

Yaounde

Protestant University of Central Africa

#929 in Africa #13373 in the World

43% Acceptance

1989 Founded

15

Yaounde

Joseph Ndi-Samba University of South Yaounde

#1087 in Africa #14053 in the World

58% Acceptance

1996 Founded