WELCOME TO THE PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY

The Pan African University (PAU) is the culmination of continental initiatives of the Commission of the African Union to revitalize higher education and research in Africa, under the Second Decade of Education for Africa and the consolidated Plan of Action of Science and Technology for Africa. It will exemplify excellence, enhance the attractiveness and global competitiveness of African higher education and research and establish the African University at the core of Africa's development.

 

NEWS

Visit to the Pan-African University by the Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the African Union

The Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to the African Union, H. E. Mr Hu Changchun, visits the Pan African University in Yaounde and presents a certificate of award to the tune of 18,000 dollars and more.

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Pan African University Strengthens Peace-Building Partnerships at Hiroshima University

Hiroshima, Japan_ The Pan African University (PAU) participated in Hiroshima University's Africa Day on November 25-26, 2024, marking a significant step in African-Japanese academic cooperation. Led by PAU Rector Prof. Jean Koulidiati, the delegation…

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Pan African University and Hiroshima University Sign Landmark Agreement for Academic Collaboration and Student Exchange

Hiroshima, Japan — The Pan African University (PAU) and Hiroshima University (HU) have signed a collaborative agreement that establishes a comprehensive framework for academic cooperation between the two institutions. The agreement, signed on…

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RECTORATE

The Rectorate is responsible for the daily management of the PAU and is headed by the Rector who is the Chief Executive Officer of the PAU.

At the Malabo Summit held in June 2015, African Heads of State and Government adopted Decision EX.CL/Dec.829 to host the Rectorate of the Panafrican University. Following this decision, a high level panel was set up by Decision EX.CL/Dec.829  (XXV) to designate the country that will host the PAU Rectorate. Considering the report by this panel, the Executive Council selected Cameroon as host country and recommended the designation of Cameroon by the Ordinary session of the African Union Assembly who endorsed the selection in January 2016.

The Pan African University is a flagship project of the African Union

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