University of Labé
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Université de Labé | |
| Type | Public institution |
|---|---|
| Rector | Dr. Mohamed Chérif Sow |
| Students | 4900 |
| Location | , 11°13′30″N 12°23′20″W / 11.225°N 12.389°W |
| Language | French |
| Affiliations | Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry |
| Website | Official website |
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The University of Labé (UL) is a public higher education institution in Guinea, located in Hafia in the Labé Prefecture.[1][2] It operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.[3]
The University of Labé is situated 22 km from the urban commune of Labé, 18 km from the Pita Prefecture, and 17 km from the sub-prefecture of Timbi-Madina. The university spans 180 hectares, distributed among the rural communes of Hafia, Garambé, and Dara-Labé.
History
The University Center of Labé was established on 5 September 2001[4] along with the University of Nzérékoré. It was renamed the University of Labé on 21 October 2016.
The university has had five rectors since its inception:
| Name | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|
| Professor Abdoul Goudoussi Diallo | 2001 | 2004 |
| Dr. Alkaly Bah | 2004 | 2013 |
| Dr. Amadou Baïlo Barry | 2012 | 2014 |
| Dr. Mamadou Dian Gongoré Diallo | 2014 | 2021 |
| Dr. Mohamed Chérif Sow | 2021 | Present |
