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TUITION & FINANCIAL AID

Transparent pricing with flexible payment options and comprehensive financial aid opportunities to make world-class education accessible to all.

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Semester Tuition & Fees

For 12-16 credits per semester (Fall / Spring)

ECOWAS

West African Students

FCFA 3,217,500 / semester
  • Tuition 1,560,000
  • Mandatory Fees 680,000
  • Room 400,000
  • Board (21 meals/week) 577,500
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International

Non-ECOWAS

International Students

FCFA 3,385,500 / semester
  • Tuition 1,728,000
  • Mandatory Fees 680,000
  • Room 400,000
  • Board (21 meals/week) 577,500
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UPP

Preparatory Program

FCFA 2,857,500 / semester
  • Tuition 1,200,000
  • Mandatory Fees 680,000
  • Room 400,000
  • Board (21 meals/week) 577,500
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ECOWAS

West African Students

FCFA 1,765,400 / summer
  • Tuition & Fees 1,284,400
  • Room (Optional) 250,000
  • Board (Optional) 231,000
  • 8-week session (May-July)
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International

Non-ECOWAS

International Students

FCFA 1,849,400 / summer
  • Tuition & Fees 1,368,400
  • Room (Optional) 250,000
  • Board (Optional) 231,000
  • 8-week session (May-July)
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UPP

Preparatory Program

FCFA 1,465,400 / summer
  • Tuition & Fees 984,400
  • Room (Optional) 250,000
  • Board (Optional) 231,000
  • 8-week session (May-July)
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Additional Credits: Any credit less than 12 or beyond 16 is charged at 130,000 FCFA (ECOWAS) or 144,000 FCFA (Non-ECOWAS) per credit.
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Cost Breakdown

Tuition 1,560,000
Mandatory Fees 680,000
Extra Credits (0) 0
Room 400,000
Board 577,500
Estimated Total
3,217,500
FCFA / semester
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Special Session

Summer Program

May – July (8 weeks of accelerated learning)

April 10
1st Payment
50% of total due
May 30
2nd Payment
Remaining 50%
May
Classes Begin
8-week session
ECOWAS (Commuting)
1,284,400
FCFA Total
Non-ECOWAS (Commuting)
1,368,400
FCFA Total
UPP (Commuting)
984,400
FCFA Total
Flexible Options

Payment Information

Multiple convenient payment methods to fit your needs

Payment Methods

All payments must be made through the Student Financial Services (SFS) office. Multiple payment options available for your convenience.

Bank Deposit Mobile Payment Visa Card Wire Transfer Certified Check

Refund Policy

Students who decide not to attend can request a refund by addressing a letter to the President of the University.

100%

Full Refund

Before Day 1
Complete refund guaranteed
50%

Partial Refund

Week 1-2
Half tuition returned
0%

No Refund

After Week 2
No refund available
Financial Support

Financial Aid Options

We're committed to making quality education accessible

Hope Scholarship

Need-based scholarship for ECOWAS students who meet eligibility criteria.

Need-Based

Merit Reduction

Tuition reduction based on Fall and Spring semester GPA performance.

GPA-Based

Work-Study

On-campus employment opportunities that don't interfere with studies.

Employment

Early Payment

5% automatic reduction when tuition is fully paid before first day of class.

5% Off

Family Discount

5% tuition reduction from the 2nd child enrolled in the same semester.

5% Off

Government Aid

Scholarships available from the Government of Côte d'Ivoire.

External
Requirements

Scholarship Eligibility

Hope Scholarship criteria and required documents

Eligibility Criteria

Be admitted as a new IUGB student or Advanced UPP
Intend to graduate from IUGB
Be a citizen of an ECOWAS country
Family income under 16,245,000 FCFA/year
No other aid covering 50%+ of tuition
Maintain 3.0 GPA as full-time student
Active participation in IUGB activities
Not related to IUGB/Foundation employees

Required Documents

Completed IUGB Scholarship application form
Parental identification documents
Proof of income level (payroll, tax letter)
Tax statement from national government
Bank statement for one year
Last three payroll slips
Birth certificates for all children
Certificate of Financial Responsibility
Work certificates for both parents
Letter of intent to graduate
Declaration of intended major
Proof of secondary school completion
Good to Know

Additional Information

Health insurance and housing details

Health Insurance

Minor medical needs are covered by student fees. Major medical needs must be handled by the student's private insurance. Students are evacuated to medical centers in Abidjan when needed. Yellow Fever vaccination is required for entry into Côte d'Ivoire.

Housing

Apply early to assure a place. A 50% deposit is required to reserve a room. Full payment due one week before residences open. Board includes 21 meals/week. Note: Residences are closed during academic vacations.

Questions About Tuition?

Our Student Financial Services team is here to help you understand your options and plan your investment in education.

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engineering at Université Laval in Québec, Canada; Research Associate at the Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) where I also received a Ph.D. degree in computer science in March 2000. Upon receiving a master's degree in mathematical and computing science
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