WHY SUPPORT IUGB?
A Critical Shortage
Only 8%
of eligible students in Africa are able to attend university compared to 75% in North America or Europe and the world average of 30%.
In West Africa, there are not enough university seats for most graduating high school students. When a student is admitted to a quality university, this is a dramatic achievement on its own.
Even so, the lack of quality higher education and student funding prevent the majority of deserving students from attending and completing university.
IUGB is Addressing the Need with Vision and Impact
IUGB is Addressing the Need with Vision and Impact
Empowering Students to Lead in a New Workforce with Career-Oriented Academic Programs
IUGB offers six degree programs through its two schools:
- School of Business and Social Sciences
- School of Science, Tech, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
IUGB’s University Preparatory Program supports students needing additional support for college readiness.
Making a College Degree Possible for More Students with Vital Scholarship Programs
Demand for financial aid at IUGB is higher than the supply. IUGB supports economic parity by providing financial aid to those who need it. However, funds are limited. With your help, we can do more.
Closing Gaps in Gender and Economic Equality
In West Africa, women’s access to higher education has traditionally been limited. IUGB supports gender and economic parity with equal opportunities for all students.
Responding to ever-changing needs with investment and expansion in key areas
- Academic Programs
- Scholarships and Financial Aid
- Technology, Resources, and Facilities
- Research, Partnership, and Study Abroad Programs
- Career Support and Networking for Students and Alumni
WHAT’S NEW AT IUGB?
An IUGB Student Selected to Attend the Athens Democracy Forum in Greece
Ms. Daoud Saphyra DIABATE, senior student, BA in Political Science, has been admitted to attend the Athens Democracy Forum at the Deree-The American College of Greece, Athens, on September 28-30, 2022. She is among the 24 students who have been selected following a...
Two IUGB Graduates Are in Morocco Attending a Competitive Presidential Internship Program
As part of the Presidential Internship Program (PiP), Two competitively-selected IUGB graduates are carrying out remunerated internships at Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane (AUI), Morocco. They will be working for one academic year (10 months). These are: Sarah Samira...
Visit of Fulbright English Teaching Assistant to IUGB
As part of the collaborative relations between IUGB and the US Embassy in Abidjan, a delegation of five Fulbright English teaching assistants led by Mr. Dane Patterson, English Language Program Manager at the US Embassy, visited the University on Tuesday, September 6,...
AN IUGB STUDENT SAYS
I will always be grateful to everyone at IUGB for making my life a success and for continuously supporting me. Naturally, I want a PhD so that I can join important organizations like the World Bank Group, where my future work on policy issues can have as much impact as possible.”