Student Life
DAUST offers a powerfully positive environment with our office of student affairs dedicated to enhance students’ academic success through its programs and services.
DAUST campus is located in Somone, Thies. Somone is a beautiful coastal area known for its natural beauty, bird reserves, and best stretch of beach anywhere in Senegal. All incoming freshmen are required to live on campus in our beautiful furnished dorms. DAUST students are encouraged to be actively involved in one or more of the student organizations on campus.
Residential Life
Housing & Dining
The overwhelming majority of Daustians reside in our amazing campus residential housing units. Girls and Boys residential housings are separated . Our dining hall provides nutritious and delicious meals for all our Daustians with a mixture of local and international dishes.
Healthy mind, body and soul
Health, Wellness, and Safety
DAUST Office of Student Affairs provides a broad range of services and support that enable students to realize their fullest academic, social and personal potential, and for integrating student life experiences with DAUST’s educational mission.
Building a community
Office of Student Affairs
DAUST Office of Student Affairs provides a broad range of services and support that enable students to realize their fullest academic, social and personal potential, and for integrating student life experiences with DAUST’s educational mission. This includes a vibrant Student Center where all the student organizations have their offices and meeting spaces, fostering a strong sense of community and collaboration among students.
Athletics & Recreation
Soccer, basketball, kayaking, horseback ridding, volleyball, table tennis, fitness classes, and more.
Student Organizations
Student government association, Sport club, Coding clubs, Roboticis club, Aerospace club and a variety of student organizations to choose from.
Career Services
The office supports students and alumni in career development and job search success for on-campus, internships, and full-time jobs.
Alumni Engagement
Our growing number of alumni represent one of the most talented, innovative, and networked communities in Africa.
International Programs
Student Exchange Program
DAUST’s Student Exchange Program lets you experience new cultures and academics at top universities like Georgetown. Immerse yourself in a new environment, challenge yourself academically, and build global connections. Expand your world – contact Student Affairs to learn more!