Academic Partnerships and International Networks

The University of Yaoundé I (UYI) is a university for Cameroon, Africa, and the world.
A vast network of international partnerships:
The UYI has made partnerships and international cooperation one of its priorities and views international relations as an essential tool for achieving excellence in research and education.
At UYI, we believe that international exchange is an essential way to learn from one another and that students must be prepared for the global job market that awaits them.
The UYI has therefore established partnerships with universities around the world. These partnership agreements not only provide for student exchanges, but also pave the way for interdisciplinary research projects and researcher exchanges.
The UYI is deeply rooted in the international academic community, fostering collaborations in research, student exchange, and education. It is a member of prestigious organizations and is actively expanding its direct partnerships.
Major networks and affiliations:
  • Agence universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) : The UYI is a member of the AUF and is actively involved in the Central Africa and Great Lakes region (ACGL), particularly through the Regional Doctoral College for the Humanities and Social Sciences.
  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU) : A network facilitating exchanges with English-speaking universities.
  • International Association of Universities (IAU) : A global organization comprising higher education institutions.
  • : A global organization comprising higher education institutions. : Involvement in regional digital networks.

International Research Projects

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