Cheikh Anta Diop University

Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD), also known as the University of Dakar, is one of Africa's most prestigious and intellectually influential public institutions. Located in the vibrant capital of Senegal, it serves as a central pillar of French-speaking higher education in West Africa.

The mission of UCAD is to provide high-level training and research that fosters the economic, social, and cultural development of Senegal and the African continent. With an enrollment exceeding 90,000 students, it is a massive academic ecosystem comprising six major faculties and over 20 specialized institutes. Under the current leadership of Rector Professor Ahmadou Aly Mbaye, the university has positioned itself as a "civic university," emphasizing community service and international cooperation through major networks like the CIVIS Alliance and the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA).