Campus LifeJun 28, 2026 · 5 min read
St Alessandro celebrates the Class of 2025 — 96% pass rate
Our largest graduating cohort to date crosses the stage at the Bonaberi Cultural Centre. Italian alumni return as guest speakers.
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Empowering minds. Inspiring excellence in nursing & health sciences.
A distinctive Anglo-Saxon university institute in Bonaberi-Douala — training registered nurses, midwives, allied health and food-science professionals through evidence-based curricula and world-class Italian clinical partnerships. Open since October 2022.
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Trusted by 2,400+ students across 38 clinical partner sites.
Class of 2025
"Where compassionate practice meets clinical mastery."
— Prof. Marie-Claire Tchouani, Dean
Clinical hours
1,420+
↑ 12%vs last cohort
Flagship program
B.Sc. Nursing
4 years · 162 credits · WHO-aligned
Intake120 seats
Accredited & in partnership with
Ministry of Higher EducationCameroon Nursing CouncilWHO · Africa RegionRizzoli Institute · BolognaItalian Cultural Exchange
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- Years of excellence
Academic excellence
Programs designed to shape the next generation of caregivers
From foundational diplomas to advanced master's qualifications — every SAUI curriculum is competency-based, internationally aligned and built around real clinical experience.
BachelorBSN-101
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
A flagship four-year program preparing graduates for licensure as Registered Nurses with strong clinical, leadership and research foundations.
- Duration
- 4 years
- Intake
- 120 seats
HNDMID-201
Higher National Diploma in Midwifery
Comprehensive maternal, neonatal and reproductive health training accredited by the Cameroon Nursing Council.
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intake
- 80 seats
BachelorORN-301
B.Sc. Orthopaedic Nursing Care
The institute's signature programme — specialist orthopaedic and trauma nursing delivered in partnership with the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute of Bologna, Italy.
- Duration
- 4 years
- Intake
- 60 seats
HNDPHY-204
HND Physiotherapy
Musculoskeletal, neurological and cardiorespiratory physiotherapy with extensive supervised clinical practice.
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intake
- 45 seats
MasterORT-501
M.Ch. Orthopaedic Surgery
An advanced surgical master's for qualified MD / MBBS holders, built on the orthopaedic heritage of Bologna and the Galeazzi & Rizzoli institutes.
- Duration
- 3 years
- Intake
- 15 seats
BachelorMLS-301
B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Sciences
Hands-on training in hematology, microbiology, immunology and molecular diagnostics with full ISO 15189 lab access.
- Duration
- 4 years
- Intake
- 60 seats
Why St Alessandro
A modern institute built around real clinical mastery
Beyond the syllabus, we shape resilient practitioners who can lead in any health system — locally, regionally and internationally.
1,400+ clinical hours
Real patient exposure from year one, across 38 partner hospitals — under licensed clinical supervisors with structured logbooks.
WHO-aligned curriculum
Built on international competency frameworks and regularly reviewed by the Cameroon Nursing Council.
Italian orthopaedic heritage
Mentored by the orthopaedic institutes of Bologna (Rizzoli & Galeazzi) through ORTHOPAEDICS ONLUS — ortopedici.org.
Simulation-first
High-fidelity birthing, pediatric and adult manikins. OSCE-grade examination suites.
Digital practical logbook
Procedures captured, signed and tracked in real time — competency progression is transparent for every learner.
Modern facilities
Lecture halls, library, ICT center, on-campus food-technology unit (Floven wines) and clinic on a single Bonaberi-Douala campus.
Campus life
A vibrant home for ambitious learners
Beyond lectures and ward rounds — clubs, exchanges, performing arts and the lifelong friendships of a tight-knit campus community.
Milestones
Graduation 2025
Our largest cohort yet crosses the stage at the heart of Bonaberi-Douala.
Athletics
Sports day
Inter-faculty athletics alongside our visiting Italian staff.
Academics
BSc thesis defence
Final-year students defend their research in Hall 1.
Community
Campus chaplaincy
A blessing service with our student nurses — faith at the heart of campus.
Our people
The Promoter & staff
The people who make St Alessandro a tight-knit community.
One campus, three institutions
Life at St Alessandro, in pictures
A university, a clinic and a winery share a single Bonaberi-Douala campus — bound together by Italian orthopaedic heritage and a mission of innovative education for a healthier future.
University
Nursing, midwifery, allied health & food science.
Clinic
St Alessandro Clinic — orthopaedic & surgical care.
Winery
Floven wines, from our Food Technology unit.
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Stories from a community that practices what we teach
Alumni, faculty and clinical partners on what makes St Alessandro a defining chapter in their career.
"SAUI's clinical rotations exposed me to real cases from day one. By graduation I already had over 1,400 hours under expert supervision — that's irreplaceable."
Aïcha Fadimatou
RN · Class of 2024
"The Italian exchange opened my career to international hospitals. I now practice in Verona and visit SAUI yearly as guest faculty."
Boris Eyenga
Nurse · Verona, Italy
"Beyond the curriculum, SAUI shaped me into a confident leader. The competency-based logbook is now the gold standard for nursing schools in the region."
Dr. Etienne Mbarga
Alumnus & Faculty
News & stories
Inside the St Alessandro campus
Curriculum updates, partnerships, graduations and the moments that shape our community.
Campus Life
PartnershipsJun 23, 2026 · 4 min read
Università di Verona launches a clinical exchange with SAUI
Two cohorts of Year-4 students will spend the summer of 2026 in Verona's teaching hospitals as part of a new MoU.
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FacilitiesJun 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Block C simulation lab inaugurated by Ministry of Higher Education
A new high-fidelity simulation suite featuring adult, pediatric and birthing manikins is now live.
Read storyNext intake closes 30 August 2026
Your seat in the next generation of caregivers awaits.
Apply in under 15 minutes. Get matched with a program advisor within 48 hours. Scholarships available for outstanding candidates.
Quick facts
- Annual tuition
- from 330,000 FCFA
- Programs offered
- Medical sciences & food science
- Clinical partners
- St Alessandro Clinic & partners
- Italian mentorship
- Bologna · Rizzoli Institute