institut national polytechnique

One of Côte d'Ivoire's big universities is here in Yamoussoukro, built by Houphouet-Boigny in the 1990s. There are actually 3 campuses, nearby but not attached. I visited the north campus yesterday with some locals. Classes start next month, so the place was all but abandoned. These buildings are where actual classes are held:

These are the dining halls:

All students live on campus, housing and food are included if you are accepted into the school.
Like all good universities, the school has a sports complex. Here's the pool which hasn't been cleaned since school is not in session:
I was surprised to find the American Corner! From signs and posters on the outside, this office is here to help students who want to study in the United States.

The architecture here is really pretty cool, but the buildings are starting to fall apart...