The University of New Technologies and Sciences (UNTS) is a public university in Benin, established in 2016 and placed under the authority of the Ministry of Higher Education. It is a public institution of higher education with legal personality and administrative and financial autonomy[1][2].
Université des nouvelles technologies et des sciences (UNTS) | |
| Motto | Scientia et tecnologia in hominis servitio |
|---|---|
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 2016 |
| Vice-Chancellor | Pr Comlan Aristide Houngan |
| Rector | Pr. Joachim Djimon Gbenou |
| Location | , |
| Language | French |
| Website | unstim.bj |
History
editIn 2016, the Government of Benin decided to create four national universities to relieve the existing ones and launch professional fields, in accordance with decree no. 2016-638 of October 13, 2016, establishing four national universities in the Republic of Benin[3]. This is how UNTS joined the University of Abomey-Calavi and the University of Parakou, which were the two main public universities in Benin at the time. The list also includes the National University of Agriculture (UNA).
Education
editThe UNTS is a public institution of higher education in Benin that offers programs in Sciences, Technologies, Engineering, and Applied Mathematics. In accordance with the regulations in force, UNTS awards higher education degrees and diplomas, including the Preparatory University Diploma for Engineering Studies, the Professional Bachelor's degree, the Engineering Diploma, the Master's in Applied Sciences, the Master's in Engineering, the Doctorate in Applied Sciences, and the Ph.D.[4][5].
University Centers
editThe University of New Technologies and Sciences has four university centers located in the communes of Abomey, Natitingou, Dassa-Zoumè, and Lokossa. These centers are specialized in different fields of study[6][4][5].
Abomey University Center
edit- National Higher Institute for Preparatory Classes for Engineering Studies (INSPEI)
- National Higher School of Public Works, specializing in public works
- National Higher School of Mathematical Engineering and Modeling (ENSGMM)
- National Higher School of Energy and Process Engineering (ENSGEP)
Natitingou University Center
edit- École Normale Supérieure (ENS)
- Faculty of Science and Technology (FAST)
Lokossa University Center
edit- National Higher Institute of Industrial Technologies (INSTI)
- Higher Normal School for Technical Education (ENSET)
Dassa-Zoumè University Center
edit- National Higher School of Biosciences and Applied Biotechnologies (ENSBBA)
Admission
editUNTS is open to all individuals regardless of nationality, race, gender, religion, or social origin, provided they meet the required qualifications, such as a secondary education baccalaureate or an equivalent recognized qualification[7].
Organization
editThe University of New Technologies and Sciences is led by a rector, a vice-rector, and a secretary general. Professor Joachim Djimon Gbenou is the current rector of UNTS[8].
Notes and references
edit- ^ "Décret N° 2017-126 du 27 février 2017" (in French). Secrétariat général du Gouvernement du Bénin. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ "Le Ministre d'Etat Abdoulaye BIO TCHANE décroche 22 milliards de la BADEA au profit de deux universités du Bénin" (in French). Gouvernement de la République du Bénin. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ "Décret N° 2016-638 du 13 octobre 2016" (in French). Secrétariat général du Gouvernement du Bénin. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ a b "Journées portes ouvertes sur les formations de l'UNSTIM-Abomey" (in French). EspEduc. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ a b Dah-Kenangnon, Justin. "UNSTIM". UNSTIM. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ "Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MESRS)". enseignementsuperieur.gouv.bj. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ "Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (MESRS)". enseignementsuperieur.gouv.bj. Retrieved 2021-08-16.
- ^ "Point de presse du Directeur de Cabinet du Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique (DC/MESRS) Bienvenu Koudjo et les recteurs" (in French). Gouvernement de la République du Bénin. Retrieved 2021-08-16.