Gaston Berger University (Université Gaston Berger, UGB) is a prominent public institution of higher education located in Saint-Louis, Senegal. Established in 1990, UGB was named after Gaston Berger, a distinguished French-Senegalese philosopher born in Saint-Louis.

Academic Structure

UGB comprises eight teaching and research units (Unités de Formation et de Recherche, UFR):

• Lettres et Sciences Humaines
• Sciences Appliquées et de Technologie
• Sciences Économiques et de Gestion
• Sciences Juridiques et Politiques
• Sciences de la Santé
• Sciences Agronomiques, d’Aquaculture et de Technologie Alimentaire
• Civilisations, Religions, Arts et Communication
• Sciences de l’Éducation, de la Formation et du Sport

These units offer a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, fostering academic excellence and societal development. citeturn0search10

Campus and Facilities

Situated approximately 12 kilometers northeast of Saint-Louis, UGB’s expansive 240-hectare campus is characterized by modern infrastructure, including lecture halls, research laboratories, and student housing. A notable feature is the central library’s tower, which is visible from the national road N2 leading to the Mauritanian border.

Student Life

The university provides on-campus housing organized into collegiate villages, primarily accommodating undergraduate students. Graduate students are typically housed in single rooms. Student life is enriched through various cultural and sporting activities, with the university’s basketball team, Université Gaston Berger, competing in Senegal’s Nationale 1 league.

Mission and Values

UGB is committed to delivering high-quality education, promoting research and innovation, and fostering community engagement. The university upholds values of excellence, integrity, collaboration, social responsibility, diversity, and inclusion, aiming to create an environment where every individual is valued and respected.

Contact Information

• Address: Route de Saint-Louis, BP 234, Saint-Louis, Senegal
• Website: www.ugb.sn

For more detailed information about academic programs, admissions, and university events, please visit the official website.