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Admission Requirements

Learn about the academic qualifications, English proficiency, and documentation needed to begin your journey at IUGB.

Overview

Admissions Requirements

The International University of Grand-Bassam strives to recruit qualified students for successful completion of degrees at IUGB. Admission requirements have been established in accordance with the University vision and approved by the IUGB Board. They are based on acceptable levels of English and Mathematics, on completion of secondary school with good standing, on personal qualities and good conduct.

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Secondary Education

Completion of secondary school with good academic standing and acceptable Baccalauréat or equivalent exam results

Personal Qualities

Demonstrated good conduct, personal qualities, and commitment to academic excellence

Alternative Pathways

SAT or ACT scores accepted as alternative qualifications for students without the Baccalauréat

Requirements

Admission Criteria

Academic qualification and English proficiency requirements for undergraduate admission

Academic Qualification

One of the following is required for admission

BAC Exam

Baccalauréat

Successful completion of the Baccalauréat examination

— OR —
1100+ SAT®

SAT® Minimum Score

Critical Reading 450+ & Math 500+

— OR —
21+ ACT®

ACT® Composite

Minimum composite 21, with 10+ in each section

English Proficiency

One of the following English test scores is required

71+ TOEFL® IBT

TOEFL® Internet-Based

Minimum score of 71 on the internet-based test

— OR —
530+ TOEFL® ITP

TOEFL® ITP / Paper-Based

Minimum score of 530 on the ITP or PBT format

— OR —
6.0+ IELTS®

IELTS® Academic

Minimum overall band score of 6.0

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Admission Procedure

Follow these four steps to complete your application

1

Apply Early

Submit your application online through the IUGB Student Portal at my.iugb.edu.ci as early as possible.

2

Submit Documents

Provide all required documents including transcripts, exam scores, recommendation letter, and identification.

3

Meet Deadline

Complete your application at least one month before classes start to ensure timely processing.

4

Begin Classes

Once admitted, complete registration and begin your academic journey at IUGB.

Documents

Application Checklist

All documents are due one month before classes start

Application form (available online at my.iugb.edu.ci)
Letter of intent
Baccalauréat, SAT®, or ACT® scores
Certified transcripts from last educational institution
One letter of recommendation from a school teacher or counselor
TOEFL® or equivalent English proficiency exam scores
AP or CLEP test scores (if applicable)
3 color ID photos (passport quality)
Photocopy of student's ID and guardian's ID
Application fee of 50,000 F CFA (non-refundable)
Record of vaccinations
Medical examination form
All general requirements (see General tab)
Copy of passport valid for at least one year
Proof of financial means to cover expenses
Valid Visa (if required for your country)

Note: International students should be aware that the IUGB residence hall is closed during university vacations, including summer. Students should plan accordingly for housing during vacation periods.

All general requirements (see General tab)
Official transcripts from all previous higher education institutions

Transfer Credits: Previously earned credits will be evaluated for potential transfer. Credits from accredited institutions may be accepted based on course equivalency review.

Important: Discovery of falsification of documents would result in automatic expulsion.

Same entrance requirements as degree-seeking students
Must take the required placement tests

Visiting Status: Visiting students are admitted on a temporary basis and must meet the same academic standards as regular students. Contact the admissions office for detailed information about visiting student enrollment.

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Testing

Placement Testing

All admitted students must take an English placement test. Based on the results, students are placed into one of three academic levels.

The placement test determines the student's readiness for university-level coursework. Each level provides the appropriate academic support to help students succeed.

University Level

Full Undergraduate Status

Students who demonstrate strong English proficiency are placed directly into undergraduate courses and can begin their degree program immediately.

Degree Program

UPP Level

University Preparatory Program

Students needing additional academic preparation are enrolled in the University Preparatory Program to strengthen English and foundational skills before entering degree courses.

Preparatory Track

CCE

Center for Continuing Education

Students who require intensive English language support are enrolled in the Center for Continuing Education program to build fundamental language skills.

Intensive English
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Outcomes

Admission Decisions

The admissions committee can make the following recommendations

Approved

Fully Admitted

Undergraduate status granted. Student meets all admission requirements and can begin regular coursework immediately.

Conditional

Conditionally Admitted

Undergraduate status with conditions. Student may need to fulfill additional requirements during their first semester.

UPP / CCE

Pre-Undergraduate

Admitted to the University Preparatory Program (UPP) or Center for Continuing Education (CCE) for additional preparation.

Declined

Not Admitted

Based on prior behavior in UPP, CCE, or IUGB courses; criminal record; or other disqualifying factors.

Preparatory

University Preparatory Program

The UPP is designed to help students who need additional academic preparation before entering the undergraduate program. Students progress through the program based on their demonstrated performance.

Entrance Criteria

  • Students who do not meet the minimum English or academic score requirements for direct undergraduate admission
  • Students whose placement test results indicate they need foundational preparation
  • Students referred by the admissions committee for additional academic support

Exit Criteria

  • Achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in all UPP courses
  • Complete all required UPP coursework successfully
  • Alternatively, achieve the required TOEFL® score for direct undergraduate admission
  • Receive recommendation from UPP faculty and academic advisors
More Options

Additional Options

Deferred Enrollment

Admitted students may request to defer their enrollment to a future semester. Contact the admissions office to discuss deferral options and maintain your admission status.

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Readmission

Former IUGB students who have been away for one or more semesters may apply for readmission. The readmission process includes a review of previous academic standing.

Non-Credit Courses

IUGB offers non-credit courses through the Center for Continuing Education (CCE) for those interested in professional development or personal enrichment.

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Fatima Doumbia Koné is a Mathematics lecturer at the international University of
Grand-Bassam (IUGB). Among the courses she taught we have the following: Introduction to
Differential Equations, Elementary Statistics, Calculus(I,II,III), Transforms in Applied Math,
Introduction to Linear Algebra, Operations Research and Abstract Algebra.
She has a Bachelor degree in Mathematics (IUGB), a Master degree in Pure and Applied
Mathematics (AUST) and she is currently enrolled for a PhD in Mathematics at the African
University of Science and Tecnology (AUST), Abuja. She has also been an intern at the
Institutional Banking Group department within GTBANK CI (Garanty Trust Bank Côte
D’Ivoire).
She is a former IUGB student and she was the president of the science club in 2015.
Academically, her goal is to be a great researcher and innovator on the topics of asymptotic
theories in Fuzzy Probability Theory and their various applications to image processing. She
has good programming skills (JAVA, LaTeX, C++) and she is bilingual (French and English).
Over the years, she has been developing a method of teaching which not only put students at
the center of the learning process but also which deconstruct most of the stereotypes about the
inaccessibility of mathematical knowledge to everybody.
Regarding her research activities, she has been working since 2018 on the topic of integration
on Banach spaces and a preprint of an interesting work is available at
https://arxiv.org/pdf/1905.04480. She is continuing with her research on integration but now
her PhD studies focus on Random Sets Integration in Probability Theory. Professionally, she
is a very active lecturer at IUGB and she is currently the faculty advisor of the SHE CLUB,
which aims at promoting women empowerment by providing learning, leadership and
networking opportunities.

I am currently Associate Professor of computer and data science in the school of science technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) at the International University of Grand-Bassam (IUGB).
From 2000 to 2018, I successively worked as a research scientist at Independent Computing Research in Montreal, Quebec, Canada; Assistant Professor at the department of computer science and
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
from the Tokyo Institute of Technology (TIT) in 1990 in Japan, I worked as a research scientist at National/Panasonic, one of the most prestigious companies in Tokyo.
I am involved in research on Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Semantic Web and its applications in a wide range of fields. Besides, I designed the current Data Science program in effect
since September 2021 in STEM. In addition, I am also one the founders and current President of the
Ivorian Association of Artificial Intelligence and member of ORBICOM, the Network of UNESCO Chairs in Communication headquartered in University of Quebec in Montreal (UQUAM), Canada.

Kwame Simpe Ofori is an Assistant Professor in Finance at the school of Business and Social Sciences. He holds a doctorate degree in Finance, a master’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in Telecommunications Technology. He is also currently a PhD student at the School of Management and Economics, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China. He has taught courses in the areas of finance, computer science, computer and electrical engineering, and telecommunication engineering. Before joining IUGB he lectured in several universities in Ghana. He also worked with Ghana Telecommunications Company as a support engineer. His research interests are in the areas of consumer behaviour, technology adoption and trust in online systems and in recent times financial econometrics. His papers have appeared in several CABS-ranked journals such as Information Technology and People, Journal of Cleaner Productions, Quality Management Journal, Marketing Intelligence and Planning, International Journal of Bank Marketing, Total Quality Management and Business Excellence, Journal of African Business, Journal of Hospitality and Tourism Technology and Society and Business Review.