Located on the western corniche of Dakar, the furthest point of Africa in the Atlantic Ocean and the capital of Senegal, the Université de Dakar is the first university in French-speaking West Africa. It was founded on 24 February 1957. Renamed Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar (UCAD) on 30 March 1987, it now has 6 faculties, 7 schools and 20 institutes with faculty status. UCAD welcomes students to the Faculté des Lettres et des Sciences Humaines.

In addition to its history and archaeology departments, the university is developing a heritage centre with a professional degree in heritage management (GESPA) and an inter-university master's degree in heritage management and conservation (MIGECOP).
UCAD is interested in the history and management of indigenous and colonial skills (metalwork, leather, pottery, construction in particular), as well as their preservation and promotion as part of cultural events.

Master's course theme: "Tangible and intangible heritage in West Africa".