2 Notable alumni of University of Science, Technology and Medicine
Updated: May 05, 2026 EliteDegrees
University of Science, Technology and Medicine is ranked #6,154 in the world and #1 in Mauritania by aggregated alumni prominence. Below is the list of 2 notable alumni from University of Science, Technology and Medicine sorted by their wiki pages popularity. The directory includes famous graduates and former students along with research and academic staff. Many individuals affiliated with University of Science, Technology and Medicine won Nobel Prizes for Peace, in Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Economics.
1. Biram Dah Abeid
1965-. (aged 61)
human rights defender
lawyer
politician
Biram Ould Dah Ould Abeid is a Mauritanian politician and advocate for the abolition of slavery. He was listed by Time magazine as one of the "100 Most Influential People" in 2017 and was called the "Mauritanian Nelson Mandela" by online news organisation Middle East Eye.
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2. Fatimata M’baye
1957-. (aged 69)
lawyer
Fatimata M'baye is a Mauritanian lawyer. She has campaigned for human rights in her country. In 2016, she was given an International Women of Courage Award by the U.S. Secretary of State.
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