High School Students: Enrolling at the University of Yaoundé I
You are a senior in high school or a graduate with a high school diploma or equivalent, and you wish to continue your studies at the University of Yaoundé I (UYI) for the academic year
2026–2027? Visit the UYI website. You’ll find the link to the official site there. www.preinscriptions.uninet.cm, between August 11 and September 26, 2026.
Applicants must hold a high school diploma from the OBC or GCE Board (or equivalent), with coursework covering the arts, humanities, and languages; the humanities, social sciences, and education; and science, technology, engineering, medicine, and health.
Key Information for New High School Graduates
- Procedure: Online pre-registration, payment of bank fees, and submission of the physical application to the admissions office of the chosen institution.
- Schools: Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (FALSH), Faculty of Sciences (FS), Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (FMSB), Faculty of Education (FSE), École Normale Supérieure (ENS), École Nationale Supérieure Polytechnique (ENSPY), and the Institute of Wood Technologies (IUT-Wood).
- Fields of study: Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Medicine (competitive entrance exams), Engineering, Education, Engineering (competitive entrance exams).
- Medical checkups: Required starting in the first month of the semester.
Admission lists are generally published starting in late September. Students are encouraged to check the university’s website for specific dates of the entrance exams (Medicine, ENS, NAPSY).
Degrees Offered by UYI
- Bachelor’s degree;
- University Diploma in Technology (DUT);
- Professional Bachelor’s degree;
- Master’s degree;
- Professional Master’s degree;
- DIPES I, DIPES II, DIPEN I, DIPEN II, DIPCO (ENS)
- Engineering degree;
- Medical Doctor;
- PhD;
- Advanced Technician;
- Certificates.
Training programs offered by the UYI
The University of Yaoundé I (UYI) offers a wide range of programs across the FS (computer science, biochemistry, mathematics, physics, biology), the FALSH (humanities, languages, anthropology, geography, history, sociology, tourism), the FMSB (medicine, biomedical sciences, and health), the FSE (), and the NAPSY (engineering).
Here is a non-exhaustive list of programs by institution
UIT-Wood
FS
FALSS
FMBS
FSE
NAPSY
HTTC
UIT-Wood
Its mission is to train highly skilled technicians and engineers in wood processing and sustainable development. IUT-BOIS specializes in wood and forestry technologies, as well as in training for careers in the wood industry.
- Wood construction
- Wood Chemistry
- Wood and Furniture
- Paper Science and Bioenergy
- Environment and sustainable development.
Entrance exam for first-year students, generally open to holders of scientific, technical, or industrial high school diplomas (series C, D, E, TI, BT). Location: Mbalmayo, in Cameroon’s Central Region, on the campus of the National School of Water and Forests (ENEF).
FS
- Computer Science
- Biochemistry
- Animal Biology and Physiology
- Plant Biology and Physiology
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Physics
- Earth Science
FALSS
- German
- English
- Anthropology
- Arts and Archaeology
- Spanish
- Geography
- History
- African Languages and Linguistics
- Bilingual Letters
- Modern French Literature
- African Literature and Civilization
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Linguistics
- Sociology
- Tourism and Hospitality
FMBS
The FMSB trains healthcare professionals through national competitive exams:
- General Practice
- Pharmacy and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dental Surgery)
- Nursing and Biomedical Sciences (professional tracks).
FSE
New school dedicated to teaching and educational research:
- Elementary and Teacher Education
- Assessment and Evaluation
- Special Education
- Subject-Specific Pedagogy
- Management, particularly Educational Management
- Curriculum Design and Training Programs
- Curricula and Assessments
NAPSY
We train design engineers in:
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Industrial Engineering (and Manufacturing Engineering)
- Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications
- Financial Engineering and Actuarial Science
- Computer Engineering
- Meteorology (the science of the atmosphere and basic sciences).
New programs have been established at the institution since the start of the 2018–2019 academic year: these are “Digital Arts” and “Digital Humanities.” These programs are unique in that they are designed for students who have earned a humanities-track high school diploma.
- The “Digital Arts” track: refers to any art created using digital tools (computers, interfaces, networks). This track offers three specializations: 2D and 3D Design, Graphic Design and Multimedia, and Animation (video games, cartoons, etc.).
- The “Digital Humanities” track: Students will learn about strategic knowledge and information management, multimedia communication, economic and legal engineering, cyberspace, and cybercrime.
During the first two years, students in these new programs will take core courses. They will then have the opportunity to specialize.
HTTC
Training for Secondary School Teachers and Guidance Counselors.
- Languages (French, English, Spanish, German, Modern French, Classics)
- Science (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science)
- Education (Cameroonian languages and cultures, foreign languages, etc.)
- Humanities (Biology, Earth and Life Sciences, Philosophy, History, Geography)
Important note: The UYI also offers a wide range of professional bachelor’s and master’s degree programs to meet the needs of the job market.
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