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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PAU Alumni Recognized at Women Leaders in Higher Education Summit 2025
The Pan African University (PAU) proudly celebrates the achievements of two of its distinguished alumni from the Pan African University Life and Earth Sciences Institute (PAULESI), University of Ibadan, Nigeria, who were spotlighted during the…
À l’occasion de la Journée de la Femme Africaine – Message du Recteur - Reconnaitre la valeur de la femme africaine
Alors que l’Afrique célèbre la Journée de la Femme Africaine ce 31 juillet, l’Université Panafricaine réaffirme son engagement profond envers l’avancement des femmes sur le continent. Cette journée n’est pas seulement une célébration des progrès…
On the Occasion of African Women's Day – A Word from the Rector - Recognizing the Value of African Women
As Africa commemorates African Women’s Day this July 31st, the Pan African University reaffirms its deep commitment to the advancement of women across the continent. This day is not only a celebration of progress—it is an invitation to reflect on the…
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
