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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 Graduates 27 New Doctors at 11th PAUGHSS Ceremony in Yaoundé
YAOUNDÉ, Cameroon — The Pan African University Institute of Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS) has conferred doctoral degrees upon 27 graduates at its 11th Graduation Ceremony, held at the University of Yaoundé II-SOA, on March 5,…
PAUGHSS Marks 11th Graduation with 27 New Doctors from Across the Continent
The Pan African University Institute of Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS) held its 11th Graduation Ceremony on March 5, 2026, at the University of Yaoundé II-SOA, conferring doctoral degrees on 27 graduates from 20 African Union…
PAULESI Seeks NUC Accreditation for Programmes to Strengthen Continental Impact
A distinguish delegation from the Pan African University (PAU) along with the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, today, 20th February visited the Executive Secretary of National Universities Commission (NUC) in Abuja. This visit was…
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
