It serves citizens from both anglophone and francophone regions of Cameroon and from neighboring countries such as Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea.

Although the university draws its students mainly from the English-speaking part of Cameroon, it also serves the other regions of the country.

[9] One notable research activity is the “Integrating waste-to-resource and renewable energy technologies in resource protection for sustainable development” project.

This project, led by Dr. Nkwatoh Athanasius Fuashi Albrecht, is funded by the German Ministry of Education and Research through the University of Technology, Cottbus, Germany.

The project aims to integrate waste-to-resource and renewable energy technologies in resource protection for sustainable development.

The main campus of the University of Buea is situated at the foot of Mount Cameroon, the highest peak in West and Central Africa.

The campus spans over 1,000 acres of land and features modern facilities, including lecture halls, teaching research laboratories, libraries, and sports complexes.

The club offers workshops, training sessions, hackathons, coding competitions, networking events, and community projects, enabling students to develop their technical skills, collaborate with peers, and engage with professionals in the tech industry.

[11] As in most English-speaking institutions, the governance system of the university is based on structures such as Council, Senate, Congregation and Committees on which staff and students are represented.

The University has introduced a new Master of Science Degree in Disaster Risk Management[15] in 2018, demonstrating its commitment to capacity building for young professionals and experts across various sectors.

The program aims to equip participants with the skills to address current and future natural and man-made hazards and disasters in the Central African Sub-Region, particularly in Cameroon.