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Université Internationale de Libreville Berthe & Jean · UIL-BJ
Understanding UIL-BJ
A higher-education institution dedicated to education, research and professional engagement in Gabon.
UUniversity
IInternational
LLibreville
BJBerthe & Jean
An institutional point of entry
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Identity, history, strategy and vision: four perspectives for understanding UIL-BJ before exploring its programs, academic units and University life.
Verified reference points
UIL-BJ in a few figures
official opening
The official opening is documented on November 18, 2014.
institutional purposes
Scientific, technological, professional and cultural purposes.
published strategic axes
The University’s development direction is set out in its strategic plan.
These reference points are calculated from the public institutional content currently presented by UIL-BJ.
Academic ecosystem
Eight academic units, one University
FDSP
Faculté de Droit et Science Politique
Law · Political Science
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Institut Supérieur de Gestion et Économie Appliquée
Management · Finance
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École Polytechnique de Libreville
Engineering · Industrial Technology
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Institut International de Recherches Biomédicales et Biotechnologies Carles KAMBANGOYE
Biomedical Sciences · Biotechnology
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École de Médecine et de Pharmacie
Medicine · Pharmacy
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Institut pour l’Intelligence Artificielle et les Technologies Émergentes
Intelligent Systems · Data Science & Machine Learning
Discover IAIETAIL
Académie Internationale de Langues
Intensive English and certifications · Academic, professional and technical English
Discover AILESA
École Supérieure des Sciences Agronomiques
Agricultural Sciences · Plant Production
Discover ESAThe list follows the academic units presented in the University’s public catalogue. The official 2026 organization chart is available separately in Governance.
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The University in four perspectives
Institutional reference points
An identity rooted in Essassa and open to the world.
NameUniversité Internationale de Libreville Berthe & Jean
AcronymUIL-BJ
NaturePrivate higher-education institution with scientific, technological, professional and cultural purposes.
LocationEssassa, at PK 23, within the Institution Internationale Berthe et Jean complex, Gabon.
StatusInstitution recognised as being of public utility by the Gabonese State.
MottoSavoir-être – Savoir-faire
Historical reference points
An institution shaped over time
Partnership agreement with the Gabonese State
A partnership agreement, reference no. 00384/MENESTFPCJS, was concluded with the Gabonese ministry responsible for Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Opening of Université Internationale de Libreville
UIL officially opened its doors and began its educational activities as part of the Institution Internationale Berthe et Jean project.
Consolidation of the legal framework
Three decrees structure the authorization to open, the authorization to establish and recognition as being of public utility.
Governance & strategy
Organising the University’s future
Governance
Bodies that support the University’s mission
- University Council
- Scientific and Pedagogical Council
- Rectorate
- General Secretariat
Strategic plan
A direction structured around seven axes
Governance, student experience, academic excellence, partnerships, digital development and quality guide UIL-BJ’s development.
Consult the strategic planOur mission
Educate, research, support and connect.
Educate
Offer scientific, cultural and professional pathways suited to contemporary realities.
Research
Develop scientific and technological research and contribute to the use of its results.
Support
Support guidance, academic success and the employability of students.
Open up
Encourage national, regional and international cooperation.
Our mission in action
Explore the spaces where this mission takes shape.
University life
A community to discover
UIL-BJ life can be discovered through its programs, research, services, events and shared campus spaces.
Essassa campus
Essassa, at PK 23, within the Institution Internationale Berthe et Jean complex, Gabon.
The University’s location and public campus services are presented in the dedicated visit and location pages.
Leadership reference points
People who help explain the institution
Institutional motto
Savoir-être·Savoir-faire
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