Cameroon - Education and TrainingCameroon-Education-and-Training
Capital: Yaounde
Population: 27,744,989 (July 2020 est.)
GDP: 89.54 Billion USD (2017 est., Purchasing Power Parity)
Currency: Cooperation Financiere en Afrique Centrale francs (XAF)
Language: English (official), French (official), 24 major African language groups
UNESCO Student Mobility Number:
Cameroon has 26,227 students studying abroad.
CIA World Factbook:
62.38% of the population in Cameroon is under 24 years old.
OVERVIEW
Cameroon continues to lead Central Africa with the most students independently studying in U.S. institutions of higher education with 1,188 students during the 2018-2019 academic year.
Cameroonians currently studying in the U.S. have credited the rigorous and demanding course load of the Cameroonian educational system as good preparation for study in the United States.
EducationUSA routinely collaborates with the Consular section to provide information to students about the visa process. This promotes transparency and prepares prospective students to present important information at the time of the interview.
SUB-SECTORS
OPPORTUNITIES
There is high demand in the STEM fields, i.e. Science, Information Technology, Engineering and Math, from U.S. higher education institution. Business and Management, Health Professions, Computer Science, Physical and Life Science, and Intensive English Programs (IEPs) are popular field of studies among Cameroonian students seeking study abroad.
EVENTS
International Education Week is observed during the month of November. U.S. Commercial Service, Cameroon looks forward to developing Virtual Education Fairs and customized programming for visiting U.S. educational institutions, as well as continuing to hold (at least once a month) on-site group advising sessions.
RESOURCES
U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE CONTACT
Ekom Christopher, Commercial Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service – Yaounde, Cameroon
EkomCA@state.gov
+237 222 20 1500, ext. 4382
Prepared by the International Trade Administration. With its network of more than 100 offices across the United States and in more than 75 markets, the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.
Population: 27,744,989 (July 2020 est.)
GDP: 89.54 Billion USD (2017 est., Purchasing Power Parity)
Currency: Cooperation Financiere en Afrique Centrale francs (XAF)
Language: English (official), French (official), 24 major African language groups
UNESCO Student Mobility Number:
Cameroon has 26,227 students studying abroad.
CIA World Factbook:
62.38% of the population in Cameroon is under 24 years old.
OVERVIEW
Cameroon continues to lead Central Africa with the most students independently studying in U.S. institutions of higher education with 1,188 students during the 2018-2019 academic year.
Cameroonians currently studying in the U.S. have credited the rigorous and demanding course load of the Cameroonian educational system as good preparation for study in the United States.
EducationUSA routinely collaborates with the Consular section to provide information to students about the visa process. This promotes transparency and prepares prospective students to present important information at the time of the interview.
SUB-SECTORS
| SECTOR (OPEN DOORS REPORT) | PERCENTAGE BY SECTOR (2017/2018 and 2018/2019) | % CHANGE IN SECTOR (2017/2018 and 2018/2019) |
| Undergraduate | 56.7% / 54.5% | 3.0% / -17.3% |
| Graduate | 27.5% / 29.3% | 7.6% / -8.4% |
| Non-degree | 4.5% / 4.8% | 0.0% / -8.1% |
| OPT | 11.3% / 11.4% | -1.3% / -13.5% |
OPPORTUNITIES
There is high demand in the STEM fields, i.e. Science, Information Technology, Engineering and Math, from U.S. higher education institution. Business and Management, Health Professions, Computer Science, Physical and Life Science, and Intensive English Programs (IEPs) are popular field of studies among Cameroonian students seeking study abroad.
EVENTS
International Education Week is observed during the month of November. U.S. Commercial Service, Cameroon looks forward to developing Virtual Education Fairs and customized programming for visiting U.S. educational institutions, as well as continuing to hold (at least once a month) on-site group advising sessions.
RESOURCES
- Industry and Analysis, Office of Supply Chain, Professional & Business Services: https://www.trade.gov/professional-and-business-services
- EducationUSA/Fulbright Cameroon - https://educationusa.state.gov/centers/educationusa-yaounde
U.S. COMMERCIAL SERVICE CONTACT
Ekom Christopher, Commercial Specialist
U.S. Commercial Service – Yaounde, Cameroon
EkomCA@state.gov
+237 222 20 1500, ext. 4382
Prepared by the International Trade Administration. With its network of more than 100 offices across the United States and in more than 75 markets, the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce utilizes its global presence and international marketing expertise to help U.S. companies sell their products and services worldwide. Locate the trade specialist in the U.S. nearest you by visiting http://export.gov/usoffices.