Partnership with University of Ottawa

The four steps to enter the 2+2 ESA-University of Ottawa program?

You are a student or have completed the Baccalaureate. You dream of pursuing your studies in Canada. Are you interested in the African School of Economics (ASE) and the University of Ottawa’s collaborative 2+2 program? Here are the four steps to join this prestigious program.

The African School of Economics (ASE) is at the heart of the process that allows you to enter this program. For this first step, you must enroll full-time in the Statistics-Economics undergraduate program at ASE.  Only students in this program who have achieved a minimum cumulative grade point average of 13/20 at the time of registration are eligible for the co-diploma program.

Then, during your first two years of study at the African School of Economics, you must have maintained this average and completed all required courses, pending the issuance of the final report card. This validation allows you to obtain the established transfer credits and to be eligible to enter the third year of the BSocSc in Economics program at the University of Ottawa.

Selection Phase :

The third level of the process is to meet with the International Relations Office at the African School of Economics. At this level, you will register on the list of nominees by February 15 of the year in which you wish to enter the program. The International Relations Office will make a final selection before sending the list of nominees to the University of Ottawa. 

Finally, for the last step, you must register online on the University of Ottawa’s registration site by April 1st of the same year. Since the deadline is short, students are advised to keep track of their file. You will find the complete list of required documents and the application procedure for the Bachelor in Economics at the University of Ottawa on the link https://www.uottawa.ca/undergraduate-admissions/international-applicants.  

Very affordable cost to study at ASE Benin

Studying at the African School of Economics (ASE) is a serious option for a great career. Do you have any idea how much it costs to study at the ASE campus in Benin? Here’s everything you need to know to make your educational plans go smoothly.    

The African School of Economics is a university designed to meet international standards. The courses are taught by faculty recruited from the best universities in the world. Studying in such an environment requires a reasonable budget.  The cost of undergraduate education depends on where the student comes from, as is the case in many educational systems. However, the registration fee is fixed at 30 000f Cfa for all students regardless of their origin. 

Students from ECOWAS countries :

To enroll in the first year, a student from a member country of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) pays 500 000f Cfa. Once in the second year, the student pays 600 000f Cfa for their tuition fees. Those in the 3rd year pay 700 000f Cfa. 

Students outside ECOWAS :

Tuition fees for students from non-ECOWAS countries are slightly higher than for others. At the Licence 1 level, they pay 750,000 CFA franc and 900,000 CFA franc at the Licence 2 level. Once they reach the Licence 3 level, their tuition fees are estimated at 1 050 000f Cfa. 

The cost of the two Masters :

The registration fees for students in the second cycle are around 60 000f Cfa whatever the field of study. Their tuition is determined according to the program they choose. The master’s degree in Mathematics, Economics and Statistics costs ………………… for the first year and ……………………….for Master2. As for the Master in Business Administration, it costs …………………………. for the first year ………………………… for the second year

Your Monthly Budget at the ASE campus in Abomey-Calavi

You want to study at the African School of Economics (ASE) campus in Abomey-Calavi. It is important to have an idea of the cost of living in this location in southern Benin. From rent to food, here are the essentials to remember.

The campus of the African School of Economics is located in the municipality of Abomey-Calavi, a city adjacent to Cotonou, the economic capital of Benin. The ever-increasing development of the town has an impact on the cost of living for its residents. The large number of students in this locality are also affected by the rising cost of living. The monthly rent costs between 25 000f and 30 000f for a living room that meets the expectations of students, according to Jovitah Namutebi, a Ugandan student at ASE Benin. Below this budget, rooms are also available between 15 000f and 20 000f, although it should be noted that these accommodations lack amenities. Electricity and running water bills can run as high as 10,000f per month.

Food and entertainment

Besides rent, food is one of the major concerns of students. In the town of Abomey-Calavi, students have several options for their daily meals. The most expensive option is private restaurants. Eating out at restaurants for three meals a day can cost between 5000f and 7000f according to Dilan Fouakeu Kanan of Cameroonian origin. On the other hand, eating at the maquis or cafeterias on the side of the road are often more economical. At these places, the three daily meals cost between 1500f and 2000f. According to some students, the most economical option is to cook at home. This option, which is time-consuming for students, requires preparation and time. First, the student must know how to cook and buy food in the local markets or supermarkets. As far as entertainment is concerned, several entertainment areas are located in Abomey-Calavi and in neighboring cities. To access them, Beninese students are often available to go as a group with their classmates. This costs between 5,000 and 10,000 cfa francs per trip.