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.
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PAN AFRICAN UNIVERSITY WELCOMES 73 NEW STUDENTS FROM ACROSS AFRICA AT PAULESI MATRICULATION CEREMONY
Ibadan, Nigeria - The Pan African University Institute for Life and Earth Sciences- Including Health and Agriculture - (PAULESI), hosted by the University of Ibadan, welcomed its newest cohort of students during the 2024/2025 Matriculation Ceremony…
PAUGHSS Celebrates 10th Graduation Ceremony: "Reviving the Past, Inspiring the Future"
Yaoundé, Cameroon - The Pan African University Institute for Governance, Humanities, and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS) celebrated its 10th Graduation Ceremony under the theme "Renaissance" with the slogan: "Reviving the Past, Inspiring the Future." This…
Pan African University (PAU) Special Call for Applications 2025: Fully Funded Master’s & PhD Programs
The Pan African University (PAU) is pleased to announce the 2025 Special Call for Applications for young, ambitious, and talented Africans who wish to pursue Master’s or PhD studies in specialized fields.
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
