ESSEC Garoua University Entrance Exam for the 2025-2026 Academic Year
The Cameroonian Ministry of Higher Education has officially announced the opening of the competitive entrance exam for the first year of the undergraduate program at the Higher School of Economics and Business Sciences (ESSEC) of Garoua University for the 2025-2026 academic year. This exam aims to recruit 300 students across six distinct fields of study.
Admission Requirements
The competition is open to Cameroonian candidates and nationals of member countries of the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa (CEMAC) under specific conditions. Applicants must hold a Baccalaureate or GCE/AL, with requirements varying by chosen field. Non-CEMAC foreign candidates may also apply, subject to available spots and specific conditions.
Required Diplomas by Field
| Field of Study | Required Diplomas | Required GCE/AL Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Control/Audit - Accounting and Finance | B, C, D, GZ, CG, FIG, GCE | Computer Science, Economics |
| Management of Business Sciences | A, B, C, D, G1, CG, FIG, GCE | Science and Technology |
| Human Resources Management | A, B, C, D, CG, FIG, GCE | Arts, History, Literature |
| Management and Transformation of Companies | A, B, C, D, CG, FIG, GCE | Computer Science, Economics |
| Economic Development Analysis | A, B, C, D, CG, FIG, GCE | Computer Science, Economics |
| Social Policy Analysis | A, B, C, D, CG, FIG, GCE | Revenue and Technology |
Application Documents
Candidates must submit a complete application including:
- An application form available online or on-site.
- A certified copy of the Baccalaureate or equivalent diploma issued within the last three months.
- A medical certificate confirming fitness for studies.
- A criminal record extract dated within the last three months.
- A receipt for the exam fee payment of 20,000 CFA francs.
- Four passport-sized photos with the candidate's name and phone number on the back.
Applications must be submitted by September 5, 2025, at 3:30 PM.
Exam Structure
The competition consists of:
- Three written tests accounting for 70% of the final score.
- A school record score accounting for 30%.
Written Test Distribution
| Field of Study | Test 1 (Coeff. 3) | Test 2 (Coeff. 2) |
|---|---|---|
| Control/Audit - Accounting and Finance | Mathematics | General Knowledge |
| Management of Business Sciences | Document Commentary | General Knowledge |
| Human Resources Management | Document Commentary | General Knowledge |
| Management and Transformation of Companies | Mathematics | General Knowledge |
| Economic Development Analysis | Mathematics | General Knowledge |
| Social Policy Analysis | Mathematics | General Knowledge |
Available Slots per Field
| Field of Study | Number of Slots |
|---|---|
| Control/Audit - Accounting and Finance | 80 |
| Management of Business Sciences | 55 |
| Human Resources Management | 70 |
| Management and Transformation of Companies | 30 |
| Economic Development Analysis | 35 |
| Social Policy Analysis | 30 |
Results Announcement
Results will be published after evaluating the written tests and school records. No admission deferrals are allowed to the following academic year.
Organizing Authorities
The Rector of Garoua University, the Director of University Accreditations, and the Director of ESSEC are responsible for implementing this decision.
