Cheikh Hamidou Kane Digital University

Sheikh Hamidou Kane Digital University (formerly the Virtual University of Senegal) was established in 2013 with the aim of ensuring equitable access to higher education. The university adopts a blended learning model, combining in-person instruction with online training through physical terminals known as Open Digital Spaces (Espaces Numériques Ouverts, ENO). Over the past decade, UN-CHK has become a key player in Senegal’s higher education sector and a leading national institution for digital education and training. Its ENOs feature co-working spaces and foster a nationwide ecosystem that supports creativity, innovation, and high-level digital entrepreneurship. These spaces create both direct and indirect employment opportunities for young people—particularly young women.