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Faculty of Science

Educating, researching and innovating in fundamental and applied sciences

Overview

The Faculty of Science of the University of Maroua is a place of education, research and innovation dedicated to fundamental and applied sciences. Founded in 2013 to train highly qualified scientific professionals and promote scientific research in Northern Cameroon, it develops, through its departments, scientific and technical skills that meet the needs of Cameroon and the sub-region. It fosters scientific rigour, experimentation, interdisciplinary research and the transfer of knowledge for socio-economic development, aiming to train graduates able to pursue advanced studies, carry out research and contribute to innovation in the public and private sectors.

The gradual acquisition of laboratory equipment is making the faculty a research-intensive institution with international visibility. Students, from Bachelor's to Doctorate, are gradually integrated into the life and activities of the laboratories throughout their studies.

The international dimension is essential: incoming and outgoing mobility of students and researchers is encouraged, building on numerous agreements with science universities around the world. The faculty also develops partnerships with businesses, for research as well as for training the future players of the socio-economic world.

Its programmes lead to very good short- and medium-term employment rates and match the local, national and international job markets well. In return, the faculty expects motivation, commitment, enthusiasm and hard work from its students, and adapts its teaching methods every year to best support the wide range of students it welcomes.

Key figures

year founded
2013
year founded
departments
7
departments
lecturer-researchers
~100
lecturer-researchers
from Bachelor's to Doctorate
L → D
from Bachelor's to Doctorate

Admission

  • Bachelor's year 1: holders of the Baccalauréat in series C, D, E or TI (or equivalent)
  • Bachelor's year 2: by credit transfer (45 to 60 validated credits)
  • Bachelor's year 3: by credit transfer (120 validated credits)
  • Master's year 1: holders of a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
  • Master's year 2: completion of 100% of M1 credits with an average of at least 12/20
  • Doctorate: holders of a Master's degree (or equivalent) with an average of at least 12/20

In pictures

  • Computer room of the Faculty of Science Mathematics and Computer Science department
  • Signs of the Faculty of Science and FSEG Dean's offices
  • Computers in the FS Mathematics and Computer Science department
  • Students in a practical work room
  • Lecturer giving a class with a projector

Education

Academic programmes from Bachelor's to Doctorate in each department, and professional programmes: biological analyses, rehabilitation sciences, nutrition, food quality, forestry, renewable energy, ophthalmology, opticianry, phytotherapy and geotechnical engineering.

Departments and programmes

  • Chemistry

    Organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry, experimental methods and applications in industry and the environment.

  • Renewable Energy

    Solar and other renewable energy systems, energy production and distribution, energy efficiency and equipment maintenance.

  • Mathematics and Computer Science

    Pure and applied mathematics, theoretical computer science, software development, algorithms, statistics and artificial intelligence.

    LaRILSP

  • Physics

    Fundamental and applied physics, experimentation, materials and energy technologies.

  • Biological Sciences

    Cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, biodiversity, ecology, biotechnology and the environment.

  • Biomedical and Health Sciences

    New department: programmes to be announced.

  • Earth Sciences

    Geology, geophysics, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, the environment and natural resource management.

Scientific and professional contribution

Fundamental and applied research: artificial intelligence and data science, statistics and modelling, materials chemistry, biodiversity and the environment, energy technologies, geosciences and natural resources.

Research

The fields covered by the departments support fundamental and applied research in:

  • Artificial intelligence, data science and software engineering
  • Statistics, probability and mathematical modelling
  • Chemistry and materials characterisation
  • Biology, biodiversity and the environment
  • Applied physics and energy technologies
  • Geosciences, hydrology and natural resource management

Laboratories

  • LaRIComputer Science Research Laboratory
  • LSPStatistics and Probability Laboratory

Degrees

Bachelor's

  • Academic Bachelor's degrees

    • General chemistry
    • Renewable energy
    • Computer science
    • Management information systems
    • Applied mathematics
    • Physics
    • Biochemistry
    • Animal biology
    • Plant biology
    • Earth sciences

  • Professional programmes

    • Biological and biochemical analyses
    • Functional and social rehabilitation sciences
    • Nutrition and dietetics
    • Food quality and safety
    • Forestry, agroforestry, and management and restoration of degraded landscapes
    • Renewable energy
    • Ophthalmology
    • Opticianry
    • Phytotherapy (herbal medicine)
    • Geotechnical engineering

Master's and PhD

  • Chemistry

    • Inorganic chemistry
    • Organic chemistry

  • Renewable energy

    • Cogeneration
    • Hybrid systems
    • Geothermal energy
    • Bioenergy
    • Wind energy
    • Solar energy
    • Hydropower

  • Mathematics

    • Algebra and geometry
    • Mathematical and numerical analysis
    • Fundamental mathematics and applications

  • Computer science

    • Network and systems engineering
    • Semantic web and data analytics
    • Intelligent systems

  • Physics

    • Atomic and radiation physics
    • Electronics
    • Energy engineering
    • Materials science
    • Complex systems

  • Applied biochemistry

    • Food and nutritional biochemistry
    • Enzymatic and microbial biotechnology
    • Pharmacology and natural resources

  • Animal biology

    • Animal physiology and pharmacology
    • Advanced and applied zoology

  • Plant biology

    • Plant biotechnology
    • Plant ecology

  • Geosciences and environment

    • Lithospheric processes and mineral resources
    • Surface and subsurface geoenvironment

Programmes

Pre-registration file

Documents required for pre-registration
  1. A completed pre-registration form, available from the Faculty of Science registry
  2. A certified copy of the birth certificate issued less than 3 months ago
  3. A certified copy of the entry qualification (Baccalauréat, GCE A Level, DUT, Bachelor's, Maîtrise or Master's…) or equivalent
  4. A certified copy of the Probatoire or GCE O Level for Cameroonian applicants
  5. A certified copy of the BEPC
  6. Two 4 x 4 colour photographs taken less than 3 months ago, with the applicant's name and chosen programme on the back
  7. A receipt for the 10 000 CFA franc pre-registration fee, paid into the account indicated on the payment receipt
  8. A medical certificate issued by the chief medical officer of the University of Maroua medical centre (receipts are available from the registry and the medical centre)
  9. A sworn statement certifying the authenticity of the diplomas and documents submitted (new students), signed at a police station
  10. An A4 envelope with a 500 CFA franc stamp, bearing the student's name and full address
  11. A cardboard folder
  12. Foreign applicants: a copy of a valid residence permit
  13. Holders of foreign diplomas: the equivalence certificate issued by MINESUP (required for the award of any diploma or certificate of success at the end of the programme)

When submitting the file, bring the original diplomas for authentication.