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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Le département ESTI organise une cérémonie officielle de passation de service à l’occasion de la prise de fonction du Commissaire entrant, le Professeur Gaspard Banyankimbona
Le département de l'éducation, des sciences, technologies et innovation (ESTI) de la Commission de l'Union africaine a organisé une cérémonie officielle de passation de service officialisant le transfert des responsabilités à S.E. le professeur…
The PAU Council Salutes the Election of New African Union Commissioner for Education, Science, Technology and Innovation
The Pan African University Council held its 10th Ordinary Session from 6 to 7 October 2025, at the Yaounde Conference Centre, Cameroon.
Chaired by Prof. Kenneth Matengu, President of the PAU Council, the Session was attended by a significant number…
Call for Consultants: PAUGHSS Curriculum Review 2025-2026
The Pan-African University Institute of Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS) is seeking qualified experts to lead a comprehensive curriculum review for its Master's and Doctoral programs as part of PAU's Excellence Phase (2025-2029). …
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
