Tertiary education in Burkina Faso
There are three institutions of higher learning in Burkina Faso, namely the Polytechnic University of Bobo-Dioulasso, the Teachers Training College of Koudougou, and the University of Ouagadougou.
The latter, which is illustrated here, was established in 1974, and has faculties of languages arts & communication, human sciences, legal and politic sciences, economic sciences & management, applied sciences, health sciences, life & earth sciences, and an institute of arts & crafts.
Exchange programmes
Fulbright Programs for International Primary and Secondary Teachers
Fulbright Teacher Exchanges provide opportunities for elementary and secondary educators to develop their practice and bring global knowledge, skills, and perspectives to their classrooms and schools.
Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders
The Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI). Since its start in 2014, the program has empowered young people through academic coursework, leadership training, and networking.
Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence Program
U.S. institutions of higher education may submit proposals to host Fulbright lecturers from abroad for one or both semesters in an academic year.
Sports Visitor Program
Young non-elite athletes and coaches chosen by U.S. missions overseas to visit the United States for a fast-paced two week exchange program.
Youth Leadership Programs
Students from various countries study topics that include civic education, leadership development, and community service.
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars and Secondary Educators (SUSI Scholars)
Study of the U.S. Institutes for Scholars are designed to strengthen curricula and improve the quality of teaching about the United States in academic institutions overseas.
International Writing Program (IWP) at the University of Iowa
Writers gather in Iowa City for this 10-week residency to work on personal creative writing projects, to give readings and lectures, and to interact with American audiences and literary communities across the U.S
Fortune – U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership
The Fortune-U.S. Department of State Global Women’s Mentoring Partnership is a public-private partnership that supports women’s economic, social, and political empowerment through leadership workshops and mentoring assignments for up to 25 emerging women global leaders from around the world. These emerging women leaders are mentored by U.S. executive women from Fortune’s Most Powerful Women network for a three week program.
Fulbright Foreign Student Program
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program enables graduate students, young professionals, and artists from abroad to research and study in the United States for one year or longer at U.S. universities or other appropriate institutions.
Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program
The Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program provides grants to approximately 850 foreign scholars from over 100 countries to conduct post-doctoral research at U.S. institutions from an academic semester to a full academic year.