Information is exploratory. For accurate information, refer to the official website of the school.
About UO
University Joseph Ki-Zerbo (UO) — public non-profit institution. It is located in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. It is one of the youngest higher education institutions in the country. UO is a part of Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW).
UO conducts research in many fields of study. For more information, visit the official site.
The academic calendar at UO is divided into trimesters, however, tuition fees are calculated per year. Tuition fees at UO are different for locals and foreigners. Burkina Faso citizens pay 2 USD per year, while international students pay a minimum of 1,000 USD. On the official website of the university, you can find all the up-to-date information on tuition fees and available scholarships.
Also, be prepared for additional expenses: accommodation, transportation, study materials, meals and personal expenses.
Academic calendar
Trimesters
Bachelor
Local2USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
Master
Local2USD/year
Foreign1,000USD/year
UO campus
UO has an urban campus, which provides students with many options for study and recreation. The abundance of museums, theaters and cinemas creates opportunities for the cultural development of young people. In the city, there are also large companies that offer internships. The university has a library, in the collection of which you will find not only textbooks and scientific works, but also works of the classics, modern literature and much more. Foreigners who come to UO through exchange programs study and live with local students. Thus, the university promotes intercultural exchange and the establishment of interethnic relations.
There are several options to stay in the country after graduation. One of them is to get an offer from an employer and apply for a work visa. Read more about this on the embassy website. You can find other options for immigration in our article.
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