The Institut International d’Ingénierie de l’Eau et de l’Environnement (2iE) is an international higher education and research institute based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. Specialised in water, energy and environmental engineering, the institute stands as one of the leading academic centres in Africa dedicated to training engineers and professionals capable of addressing the challenges of sustainable development.
The mission of 2iE is to contribute to sustainable development through high-quality education integrated with applied research and technological innovation. The institute promotes a problem-oriented educational model that focuses on practical solutions, with particular attention to natural resource management, environmental resilience and the development of sustainable infrastructure.
Building on this interdisciplinary approach, 2iE has established itself as a key reference point in higher education and research in West Africa, educating highly qualified engineers and specialists in fields such as civil engineering, water and environmental engineering, and electrical and energy engineering.
Located in Ouagadougou, the institute hosts an international academic community and offers a wide range of educational programmes in the fields of engineering and sustainable development. Its academic offer includes engineering and master’s programmes, doctoral training and specialised postgraduate courses aimed at providing advanced professional education in the areas of water, energy, environment and infrastructure management.
2iE – Ouagadougou Campus
Alongside its educational activities, 2iE plays a significant role in applied research and in the development of innovative solutions addressing major environmental and societal challenges across the African continent. The institute also promotes technological entrepreneurship and knowledge transfer, fostering strong links between academic research, innovation and economic development.
Within the framework of the Geminae Programme, 2iE is part of the network of non-European partner universities of the UNITA Alliance. The programme aims to strengthen international academic cooperation through the exchange of best practices in teaching, research, mobility and governance, contributing to the development of more inclusive, sustainable and globally connected higher education systems.
