Professor Saliou TOURÉ

Mathematician, Educator, Visionary Leader

President of the International University of Grand‑Bassam, Côte d'Ivoire

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A Message from the President

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"Education is the bridge between aspiration and achievement. At IUGB, we build that bridge for Africa and the world – where knowledge meets innovation, and ideas meet action. Every student is a future changemaker, every graduate a beacon of hope."

Former Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Technological Innovation, Côte d'Ivoire.

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Scholarship in mathematics, mentorship, and a lifelong commitment to learning.

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Transforming higher education through innovation and global partnerships.

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Connecting IUGB with leading institutions and industry to drive impact.

Mathematics: A pillar for development of Africa

Mathematics must be seen as a vector of innovation and a strategic lever for the transformation of our economy and society.

It is, and must remain, at the center of our quest for development. It is with this vision that the Société Mathematical Society of Côte d'Ivoire (SMCI) continues to promote the role of mathematics in education and development in our country and, more broadly, across the African continent.

🌍 International Engagement 📚 Academic Innovation 🤝 Human‑Centered Leadership

In the Media: Professor TOURÉ in Action

A Documentary Tribute to Professor Saliou TOURÉ

Interview: IUGB a model for higher education in Africa

Global Partnerships & Innovation

News and Initiatives

IUGB Announces New Global Partnership

A strategic collaboration to expand research and student pathways.

Innovation Lab Launch

New lab dedicated to Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, Data Science, and Entrepreneurship at IUGB.

Presidential Lecture Series

Global speakers on higher education and sustainable development.

Student Success Spotlight

Celebrating outstanding achievement and community impact.

Research Excellence

IUGB faculty members recognized for groundbreaking research in Applied Computing.

New Campus Facilities

State-of-the-art learning spaces and technology labs now open for students.

Conference 2025

IUGB to host major international conference on African innovation and technology development.

Alumni Achievement

IUGB graduates making significant impact in technology and business sectors.

About Professor Saliou TOURÉ

Professor Saliou TOURÉ, the first Ph.D. in Mathematics of Côte d'Ivoire, is a distinguished scholar, educator, and national leader.

A tenured professor at the University of Abidjan since 1976, he has also served as Minister of National Education, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research and Minister of Higher Education, Research, and Technological Innovation.

Currently serving as President of the International University of Grand-Bassam (IUGB), Côte d'Ivoire, Professor TOURÉ has taught at leading universities across Africa, Europe, Brazil, Russia and the United States.

His research focuses on Harmonic Analysis on Lie Groups and Symmetric Riemannian Spaces, and his scientific achievements have earned him membership in prestigious mathematical societies and international academies worldwide.

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