Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan

Name: Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny
Address: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

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Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan

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The Université Félix Houphouët-Boigny is an institution of higher education located in the Cocody section of Abidjan and the largest in Côte d'Ivoire. With over 50,000 students, the UFHB has 13 faculties and several research centers providing diplomas from two-year undergraduate to professional academic, medical, legal, and specialist degrees. From 1964 to 1996, it remained the main campus of the national University of Abidjan system. It is state owned and operated by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. In 2008, it had 53,700 students. ()

Local name: Université Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Established: 1964 (60 years ago)Coordinates: 5°20'40"N, 3°59'13"W

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Nearby attractions include: St. Paul's Cathedral, Musée Municipal d'Art Contemporain, Culture Palace of Abidjan, Piscine d’État de Treichville.

2.4 miW
Church, Spiritual
St. Paul's Cathedral, Abidjan
62 min walk • St. Paul's Cathedral is a remarkable architectural feat and a symbol of spirituality in the bustling city of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. This modern church, consecrated in 1985, stands as a testament to contemporary religious design and has become a prominent landmark in the...
1.4 miSW
City hall
Musée Municipal d'Art Contemporain, Abidjan
36 min walk • The Musée Municipal d'Art Contemporain in Abidjan, the capital of Ivory Coast, is a place that combines modernity with the city's cultural diversity. Located in the heart of the metropolis, in the city hall building, the museum is a testament to the dynamic...
2.8 miSW
Entertainment, Museum
Culture Palace of Abidjan, Abidjan
71 min walk • The Culture Palace of Abidjan, also known as Palais de la Culture d'Abidjan, stands as a beacon of artistic and cultural expression in the heart of Ivory Coast's bustling economic capital. This prestigious institution is not only a museum but a multi-disciplinary hub...
2.7 miS
5°18'30"N • 4°0'4"W
Piscine d’État de Treichville, Abidjan
69 min walk • Watersports, Amusement park, Water park
2.5 miSW
Bridge
Second Abidjan Bridge, Abidjan
65 min walk • The Second Abidjan Bridge, also known as the Henri Konan Bédié Bridge, is an emblematic structure that spans the lagoon in the bustling city of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. This architectural marvel was inaugurated in December 2014, providing a vital link between the...
3.1 miSW
Bridge
Houphouët-Boigny Bridge, Abidjan
81 min walk • Spanning the Ébrié Lagoon, the Houphouët-Boigny Bridge serves as a vital artery in the bustling city of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. Named after the country's first President, Félix Houphouët-Boigny, this essential structure connects the northern and southern halves of...
2.3 miS
Bridge
Henri Konan Bédié Bridge, Abidjan
60 min walk • Henri Konan Bédié Bridge, also known as the HKB Bridge or Third Bridge, is a road bridge and expressway linking the north and south of Abidjan. The 1.5 km viaduct crosses the Ébrié Lagoon connecting the districts of Cocody and Marcory.
3.9 miS
City hall
Mairie de Koumassi, Abidjan
100 min walk • Koumassi is a suburb of Abidjan, Ivory Coast. It is one of the 10 urban communes of the city. Koumassi is one of four communes of Abidjan that are entirely south of Ébrié Lagoon, the others being Treichville, Marcory, and Port-Bouët.
2.8 miNW
5°22'51"N • 4°0'18"W
Zoo d'Abidjan, Abidjan
72 min walk • Zoo, Aquarium
2.6 miW
Library
National Library of Ivory Coast, Abidjan
68 min walk • National Library of Ivory Coast is located in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. It was closed in 2006 because of lack of funding and a new team led by Adjiman Nandoh Chantal has been at work since February 2008 and aims to restore and renew the institution.
2.4 miSW
Football, Sport, Sport venue
Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, Abidjan
63 min walk • The Stade Félix-Houphouët-Boigny, nicknamed Le Félicia, is a multi-purpose stadium, which can host football, rugby union and athletics, in Abidjan, Ivory Coast. It is the national stadium of the Ivory Coast national football team.

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École de Police • Lines: 21, 210, 28, 41, 610, 616, 710, 716, 720, 721, 728, 729, 773, 78, 83, 86, 87 (11 min walk)
Ecole de Police • Lines: 21, 28, 41, 610, 616, 710, 716, 720, 721, 728, 729, 773, 78, 83, 86, 87, gbaka (11 min walk)