Courses offered by Pan African University (PAU)

The Pan African University(PAU) is a post graduate training and research across the Africa globe.

The University is recognized and supported by the African Union and the Association of African Universities.

The Pan African University was an idea by the African union of universities in 2008 as part of implementation of the Plan of Action for the Second Decade of Education for Africa.

The university was made to support the implementation of the Plan of Action for the Second Decade of Education for Africa, to support and restore quality higher education in Africa.

In 2010 The Head of state of the African union made a final decision to establish the oan African University (PAU) and in December 14th 2011 Pan African University (PAU) was formally established and accredited by the African Universities Commission .

It is the peak point of continental initiatives of the African Union Commission to revitalize higher education and research in Africa.

Pan African University is recognized institution of the African union and it encompasses the Department of Human resources, Sciences and Technology.

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Universities Hosted under PAU

Pan Africa Universities Institutes are in four major Africa’s four regions North Africa, West Africa, Eastern Africa and central Africa.

The institution is within existing universities of high academic excellence in the following regions. There universities are as follows:

1. The Abou Bzekr Belkaid University of Tlemcen, hosting the PAU Institute for Water and Energy Sciences (including Climate Change (PAUWES), in Algeria (Northern Africa)
2. The University of Ibadan, hosting the PAU Institute for Life and Erath Sciences (including Health and Agriculture, PAULESI), in Nigeria (Western Africa)
3. The Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology hosting the PAU Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI), in Kenya (Eastern Africa).
4. The University of Yaounde II, hosting the PAU Institute for Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS), in Cameroon (Central Africa)Now we have known some basic information on Pan African University let’s take a look at different courses offered

Courses offered by Pan African University

1.Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI), at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Kenya.

Masters (MSc)

1. Civil Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Computer Engineering
4. Telecommunications
5. Mathematics
6. Data science
7. Mathematics Statistics
8. Mechanical Engineering
9. Mechatronic Engineering
10. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology.

PHD.

1. Civil Engineering
2. Electrical Engineering
3. Telecommunications
4. Mathematics
5. Statistics
6. Molecular Biology & Biotechnology.

2. Pan African University Institute for Life and Earth Sciences- including Health and Agriculture (PAULESI), at the University of Ibadan (UI), Nigeria.

Masters (MSc)

1. Avian Medicine
2. Environmental Management
3. Geosciences
4. Mineral Exploration
5. Petroleum Geosciences
6. Health Sciences Reproductive
7. Health Medicinal Plant Research and Drug Development
8. Plant Breeding
9. Sports Management and Policy
10. Development veterinary Vaccine production & Quality Control option.

PhD.

1. Environmental Management
2. Geosciences
3. Mineral
4. Exploration
5. Geosciences Petroleum
6. Health Sciences
7. Reproductive Health Science
8. Plant Breeding.

3. Pan African University Institute for Governance, Humanities and Social Sciences (PAUGHSS), at the University of Yaounde II and the University of Buea, Cameroon.

Masters (MA)

1. Conference Interpreting
2. Governance and Regional Integration
3. Transborder languages and Intercultural
4. Communication Translation.

PhD.

1. Governance and Regional Integration.

4. Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences -including climate change (PAUWES), at the University of Tlemcen, Algeria.

Masters (MSc)

1. Water Engineering.
2. Energy Engineering
3. Climate Change

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Admission Requirements For Pan African University.

Masters Programmes.

Candidates must meet the following criteria before been eligible for Pan African University Admission Process.

Candidates should have a Maximum age of 30 years for male and 35 years for female applicants.

Candidates should have an Undergraduate degree from a well known university, with at least a second class upper division or its equivalent, in a relevant courses.

Candidates should provide Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts (from university and high school)Passport or National I.D. card Clear colored passport size photograph (2cmx2cm)Detail CV.

Candidates should provide a Recommendation letter from a University lecturer in his/her former School.

For PHD

Candidates must meet the following requirements:

Candidates should have a Maximum age of 35 years for male and 40 years for female applicants

Candidates should have a Master’s degree in a relevant courses from Pan African University or any international recognized university

Eligible candidates should provide Certified copies of relevant certificates, transcripts Passport or National I.D. card Clear colored passport size photograph (2cmx2cm);Detailed CV Recommendation letters from 2 Professors University Teachers (with email adress and whatsapp number);(Mandatory).

Note that: Candidates may need to undergo a written/oral examination after selection.

Candidates for Master Degree are required to have certain knowledge of at least two of the African Union’s official languages (Arabic, English, French, Spanish and Portuguese).

How to apply for the Pan African University Degrees?

All applications must be completed online at. https://www.au-pau.org/submission/

Now we have known how to Apply and eligibility for application in Pan African University let’s answer some frequently asked questions by people.

FAQ

Does Pan African University offer Nursing?

No, Pan African University does not offer nursing nor any medical related courses. They only offer courses strictly to Science, Technology and engineering.

Does Pan African university offer software Engineering?

No, Pan African University does not offer Software engineering.

Where is Pan african university located?

Pan African University is located across the five major regions in Africa they are: west Africa (Nigeria) Eastern Africa (Kenya) North Africa (Algeria) and Central Africa (Cameroon).

Departments in Pan African University ?

Pan African University has just three (3). Departments they are:

Department of Engineering

Department of Science and Technology

Department of Human resources.

When is the closing date for submission of Pan African University application?

All applications should be submitted in or before 10 September 2023. applications received after this deadline will NOT be considered.

Who is eligible for the Pan African University programmes?

Any African student living in Africa or in the Diaspora who meets the eligibility criteria.

Can I apply for more than one programme at the PAU?

No. You can only apply to One Programme. double applications are automatically nullified Please think carefully before submitting your application.

How to Apply for Pan African University Scholarship?

The African Union Commission will offer full scholarships to the successful African candidates. Candidates who are offered Scholarship by Pan african university should be committed to working in Africa after graduation. Interested applicants should contact [email protected] for more details.

For more information on Pan African University visit the school’s official website @ https://www.pau-au.africa

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