The Higher Institute of Technology of Mamou (IST-Mamou) is a public higher education institution in Guinea, located in Téliko in the Prefecture of Mamou, in the center-west of the country.
Under the supervision of the Ministry of Higher Education, Scientific Research and Innovation (Guinea), it is the oldest higher education institute in the Mamou Region. It trains approximately 200 engineers per year.
Location The IST is situated on the site of a former school in Téliko, a district located from the town of Mamou. The campus includes three classroom buildings, a computer lab, a laboratory, and a mosque.Institut supérieur de technologie de Mamou. Présentation
History The IST was inaugurated on January 25, 2004, officially established by a decree on August 25, 2004, as part of a policy to decentralize higher education institutions (HEIsListe des institutions d'enseignement supérieur publiques (IES), Ministère de l'enseignement supérieur et de la recherche scientifique ) in the Republic of Guinea. The first class commenced in 2008 with 106 students. The institute now graduates approximately 200 engineers per year.
The name of economist and minister Abdoulaye Yéro Baldé was given to the 11th graduating class in June 2019. At that time, 537 students, including 63 women, had received their diplomas.« Bientôt une usine d’assemblage et de montage de tablettes », FAAPA, 26 June 2019
According to authorities, the presence of the IST and the forthcoming establishment of a tablet assembly and manufacturing plant near Mamou are expected to transform the area into a "Silicon Valley."
The general director of the IST is Professor Cellou Kanté, who had been confirmed in his position in 2017.
Programs The IST of Mamou offers six technological programs: Bachelor of Science in Computer engineering Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Equipment Technology Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation and Physical Measurements Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Techniques Bachelor of Science in Energy Engineering
Partnerships On October 21, 2019, the IST signed a partnership agreement with the University of Artois in France.« Formation en Guinée : signature de la convention de partenariat », Pôle Médée
Awards and recognitions 2020: The UMEAO prize at the 8th edition of the African Invention and Technological Innovation Fair in Brazzaville
See also
Gamal Abdel Nasser University of Conakry
References
External links Official website