🇨🇲 Medical Schools in Cameroon (Recognized by the government)

 

🏛️ PUBLIC (State Universities)

1. University of Yaoundé I – Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (FMBS)

• 📍 Yaoundé
• 🏫 Oldest and most prestigious medical school in Cameroon
• 🎓 Programs: Medicine, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Public Health
  👉 Summary: Highly competitive; produces a large number of the country’s top doctors.

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2. University of Douala – Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FMPS)

• 📍 Douala
• 🎓 Programs: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing
  👉 Summary: Strong clinical exposure due to major hospitals in the economic capital.

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3. University of Buea – Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)

• 📍 Buea
• 🎓 Programs: Medicine, Nursing, Public Health
  👉 Summary: Leading English-speaking medical school; known for research and structured training.

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4. University of Bamenda – Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS)

• 📍 Bamenda
• 🎓 Programs: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing
  👉 Summary: Growing institution with modern facilities.

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5. University of Dschang – Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences (FMPS)

• 📍 Dschang
• 🎓 Programs: Medicine, Pharmacy
  👉 Summary: Newer faculty with expanding infrastructure.

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6. University of Garoua – Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences

• 📍 Garoua
• 🎓 Programs: Medicine
  👉 Summary: Created to serve northern Cameroon and increase access to training.

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7. University of Ebolowa – Faculty of Medicine and Pharmaceutical Sciences (Sangmelima)

• 📍 South Region
• 🎓 Programs: Medicine
  👉 Summary: One of the newest public medical training centers.

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🏫 ACCREDITED PRIVATE MEDICAL SCHOOLS

8. Université des Montagnes – Higher Institute of Health Sciences

• 📍 Bangangté
• 🎓 Programs: Medicine, Nursing, Public Health
  👉 Summary: One of the most respected private medical schools in Cameroon.

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9. Higher Institute of Medical Technology

• 📍 Yaoundé (Nkolondom)
• 🎓 Programs: Medicine, Biomedical Sciences
  👉 Summary: Private institution with strong practical/clinical orientation.

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10. Catholic University of Cameroon – School of Health and Medical Sciences

• 📍 Bamenda / Kumbo
• 🎓 Programs: Medicine, Nursing, Laboratory Sciences
  👉 Summary: Faith-based university with structured academic programs.

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⚠️ Important Notes

• All the institutions listed above are authorized or recognized by the government (MINESUP).
• Admission into public schools is usually through a competitive entrance exam (Concours).
• Some newer faculties are still developing, so facilities and hospital exposure may differ.