The University of Yaoundé I (UYI) offers a wide range of programs in the fields of science and engineering, life sciences and health, and social sciences and humanities. Whatever path you are considering,
Preparing for a Ph.D.
The PhD Program at UYI
- New Structure
- Methodology and Information Seminars
- PhD Charter
- PhD Program Rules and Regulations
- Research Ethics and Scientific Integrity
- Being a PhD Student at UYI
Organization of the doctoral program at UYI
Key figures
Doctoral Schools
The Laboratories
Key figures
In 2024–2025: 450 doctoral dissertations defended and 800 scientific articles published. In 2023–2024: 400 doctoral dissertations defended, 980 scientific articles published, and 25 partnership agreements signed.
Doctoral Schools
Coordinators of the doctoral research centres:
- Arts, Languages, and Cultures: Prof. Christophe Désiré Atangana Koun; ;
- Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education: Prof. Nathanaël Owono Zambo; ;
- Science, Technology, and Geosciences: Prof. Paul Désiré Ndigui; ;
- Life Sciences, Health, and Environment: Prof. Etienne DONGO..
These officials are responsible for doctoral training and research programs at the University of Yaoundé I, operating with the support of scientific advisory boards.
The Laboratories
The University of Yaoundé I (UYI) in Cameroon is home to numerous research laboratories, primarily organized within the following faculties: Sciences; Arts, Literature, and Humanities; Medicine and Biomedical Sciences; and Education Sciences. And within the specialized schools ENSPY, ENS, and IUT-Bois. These units cover a wide range of fields, including biology, chemistry, computer science, engineering and wood sciences, education, and the social sciences, with the aim of promoting local resources and technological development.
