Gabon

Structure of Higher Education System

Description

Higher education is provided by public universities as well as by various higher institutes, both public and private.

Stages of studies

University level first stage

Premier cycle

The first stage leads after three years’ study to the Licence.

University level second stage

Deuxième cycle

Two years of further study lead to the Master. The Ecole nationale de la Magistrature trains Magistrates in four years after the Baccalauréat and in two years for holders of the Licence in Law. The title of Ingénieur is awarded on completion of five years’ study.

University level third stage

Troisième cycle

Doctorates are awarded after a minimum of three years’ study and research after the Master. The Doctorat d’Etat in Medicine is awarded after six years’ study.

Admission to Higher Education

Admission to university-level studies

Name of Secondary school credential required: Baccalauréat

For entry to: University

Foreign students admission

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