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University of Abomey-Calavi

Main national university since 1970

Benin , Abomey-Calavi Founded 1970 5000+ Website

Operating Since1970 (56y)

About University of Abomey-Calavi

Université d'Abomey-Calavi (UAC) is Benin's largest and oldest public university, founded in 1970 (originally as Université du Dahomey, renamed in 1975 as Université Nationale du Bénin). UAC has educated generations of Beninese and African leaders across medicine, law, sciences, and humanities.

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CountryBenin

Founded1970

TypeNon-profit

ModelB2C

Team Size5000+

Operating In

Benin

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