THE CONSTRUCTION OF A PRIVATE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS IN NIAMEY

  • Sector: Urban planning

  • Type: Private

  • Project owner: Swiss University


  • Estimated cost (USD): USD 30 million

  • Estimated cost (FCFA): FCFA 15 billion

The project aims to create a private university campus in compliance with international standards, with a capacity of 15,000 students, a 2,000-person student residence and the creation of approximately 800 permanent jobs. The university will provide education of Bachelor, Master and Doctorate levels, in addition to vocational training in the fields of Management, Finance, Law, and International Relations.

Benefits

  • Strong demand for accommodation from students coming from the sub-region;
  • Development of a qualified labour force for the Niger and African economies;
  • Provide quality higher education opportunities to young Nigeriens and Africans;
  • Creation of 800 jobs

CHARACTERISTICS OF PARTNERSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Project Design: Private/Private

Funding: Private/Private

Implementation: Private/Private

Operations: Private/Private

Risk sharing: Private/Private