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Cheikh Anta Diop University
(UCAD)
About
Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), is a university in Dakar, Senegal. It is named after the Senegalese physicist, historian and anthropologist Cheikh Anta Diop and has an enrollment of over 60,000.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1499 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 5 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Times Higher Education World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 92,109
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 62.2 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 5%
- Female : Male
- 45 : 55
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownTHE
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 1001+ | 11.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 1001+ | 10.9 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 1001+ | 11.4 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1251+ | 9.6 | 2026 |
| Physical Sciences | 1251+ | 9.1 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Cheikh Anta Diop University?
Cheikh Anta Diop University's performance in the latest university rankings: THE Rank 1501+, US News Rank =1,499.
When was Cheikh Anta Diop University founded?
Cheikh Anta Diop University was founded in 1957.
What are the top subjects at Cheikh Anta Diop University?
Top subjects at Cheikh Anta Diop University include: Clinical & Health, Life Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering & Technology, Physical Sciences.
Where is Cheikh Anta Diop University located?
Cheikh Anta Diop University is located in Dakar, Senegal.