Kofi Annan University of Guinea

Private university in Conakry, Guinea

Kofi Annan University of Guinea
Université Kofi-Annan de Guinée

Motto	The ambition of excellence and modernity
Type	Private university
Established	May 28, 1999 (1999-05-28)
Founder	Ousmane Kaba
President	Ousmane Kaba
Rector	Mohamed Tayeb Laskri
Students	6000
Location	Conakry, Guinea 9°36′56″N 13°38′16″W / 9.615489°N 13.637824°W / 9.615489; -13.637824
Language	French
Affiliations	CAMES Université Félix-Houphouët-Boigny
Website	www.ukaguinee.org

The Kofi Annan University of Guinea (abbreviated as UKAG) is a private university in West Africa located in Nongo, Ratoma Commune, Republic of Guinea. It is the oldest private higher education institution in Guinea.

Founded by Ousmane Kaba, it is named after the former Ghanaian diplomat Kofi Annan, who was the Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1997 to 2006.

History and mission

The Kofi Annan University of Guinea, endowed with legal personality and financial autonomy, was created on May 28, 1999 (1999-05-28) (law no. 2814/MESR/CAB) with the missions to:

Offer general and professional higher education and training;
Promote scientific research;
Promote new information and communication technologies.

Presidents


No.	Name	Start	End
1	Ousmane Kaba	1999	Ongoing

Libraries

The library is located on the third floor of the administrative building and contains over 50,000 titles in virtual and digital formats, as well as more than 40 computer workstations equipped with internet for staff and students.

Cultural space

The Kofi Annan University of Guinea also has a cultural space that hosts various forums, conferences, panels, and exhibitions.

Entrepreneurship House

On February 11, 2023, the Entrepreneurship House of Kofi Annan University of Guinea was inaugurated. The ceremony took place in the presence of Diaka Sidibé, Minister of Higher Education, Scientific Research, and Innovation.

Organization and administration

Admissions and curriculum

More than 6000 students are enrolled, and the number remains stable despite the government's ban on directing students to private universities in 2016.