ESSACA is a school of architecture affiliated with the University of Douala created in 2009.

ESSACA is a school of architecture with the objectives of enhancing the African cultural heritage and adapting to the standard of living of the populations while being part of an international reference framework.

ESSACA is located at N° 217 Rue 1762 Bastos Nylon, Yaoundé, Cameroun. Latitude: 3.885147 Longitude: 11.514389.

ESSACA is open from Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm. The school is closed during school holidays.

ESSACA provides university training, anchored in profession in accordance with the UIA-UNESCO Charter oftraining of architects, following the three-cycle systemLMD (License-Master-Doctorate).

The total duration of studies to obtain the architect diploma is 5 years.

In French mainly and in English.

The License cycle is the first cycle of training in architecture. The duration of the cycle is 3 years with a maximum of 4 years.

The master cycle allows you to acquire the basic knowledge required in the areas of artistic creation, science and technology and social science for the architect.

Integration into the first cycle of ESSACA is carried out in one of the following ways:
− In preparatory class (preparing for the entrance exam into first year) upon registration
− In first year competitive examination
− During the cycle through completion of file study.

The ESSACA preparatory class is not essential. It aims to properly prepare candidates for the competition entry to ESSACA.

Admission to the ESSACA preparatory class takes place from one of the following ways:
− By orientation of candidates following the results of the first year entrance exam.
− By direct registration within the limit of places available.

The duration of training in preparatory classes is 6 months.

Admission to the first year is by competitive examination.entry into first year. Two competition sessions are organised each academic year: the first in June, the second in September. Competition dates are published on our site, our social networks and in public media.

Candidates for the first year entrance examination must hold a Baccalaureate or GCE Advanced Level.

All series are eligible.

Yes, we have graduate students with very good mentions having been admitted with a baccalaureate or a GCE no scientist.

− A cover letter including the address of the candidate as well as their telephone contact details and email
− A certified copy of the birth certificate
− A certified copy of the school identity card for candidates waiting for baccalaureate results or GCE
− A certified copy of the baccalaureate for holders
− Two identity photos
− A receipt for payment of competition fees 35,000 FCFA to BICEC (1) Non-refundable
− An individual information sheet duly completed (to be downloaded from the website www.essaca.architecture.org).

A first year entrance examination file is receivable digitally to the following email address: ecole@essaca-architecture.org however the files physical documents must be deposited with ESSACA no later than first day of the competition.

− Methodology and Logic
− Descriptive Geometry and Perspective
− History of Architecture
− General Culture
− Plastic Arts

20 questions per theme
Answers: Three to four possible choices

We do not publish old competition papers entry to ESSACA.

The questions are multiple choice and require logic, a sense of observation and knowledge general. The candidate can practice logic tests, develop their interest in art and architecture and keep informed of current events.

The first cycle of ESSACA is sanctioned by the License in architecture obtained by the presentation of a dissertation and a architectural project before an international jury.

Preparatory class tuition fees amount to 650,000 XAF. Undergraduate tuition fees are 4,000,000 XAF.

The tuition for the preparatory class is payable in full at the start of the academic year i.e. 650,000 XAF. Tuition fees are payable in two instalments:
− October: 2,000,000 XAF
− January: 2,000,000 XAF