The Graduate School of Anton Wilhelm Amo International University (AWA-IU) is a central academic structure dedicated to advanced training, interdisciplinary research, and the scientific supervision of students enrolled in Master’s, Doctoral, and Post-Doctoral programs. It embodies the university’s commitment to promoting academic excellence based on methodological rigor, innovation, and intellectual engagement in service to African societies and the world.
Core Missions
- Supervise postgraduate education, particularly Master’s, Doctoral, and Post-Doctoral programs.
- Foster innovative, interdisciplinary research focused on sustainable development.
- Train the next generation of researchers, educators, and international experts.
- Develop a critical, ethical, and socially responsible scientific culture.
- Strengthen international academic collaborations through partnerships with universities, research centers, and organizations in Africa and worldwide.
Academic Structure
The Graduate School operates under the authority of the University President and the International Scientific Council. It works closely with the university’s faculties, institutes, and Learning Centers.
It includes:
- The Academic Coordination Office of IPD-SG
- A Scientific Committee (composed of senior professors and researchers).
- A Research Ethics and Integrity Committee.
- A Doctoral Training Unit.
- Cross-disciplinary units for research methodologies, academic writing, and publication.
Fields of Study
- Social and Political Sciences
- Economics and Management Sciences
- Education, Development, and Inclusion
- Science, Technology, and Sustainability
- African Studies and African Philology
- Innovation, Digital Transformation, and Artificial Intelligence
- Endogenous Development and Territories
- Fundamental and Applied Law
- Applied Computer Science for Endogenous Development
- Security, Peace, and Development
- Business Management
- Social Work and Social Pedagogy
- Public Health and Community Health Management
- Governance and International Cooperation
- Media, Communication, and Journalism
Research and Innovation
Master’s and Doctoral students are integrated into collaborative research projects supported by research units, partner laboratories, and international networks. The approach is interdisciplinary, with a particular focus on:
- Issues of sustainable African development.
- Social and technological innovation.
- Social justice, human rights, and governance.
International Dimension
The Graduate School leverages AWA-IU’s international network, with Learning Centers in Yaoundé, Kinshasa, Tunis, Agadir, and Montreal, to:
- Offer research stays and cross-disciplinary seminars.
- Promote academic mobility for students and researchers.
- Organize international scientific conferences.
Supervision and Support
Students benefit from:
- Personalized scientific mentoring.
- Regular workshops on thesis and dissertation writing.
- Training in research methodology, scientific publishing, academic and digital communication.
- Access to digital and physical bibliographic resources.
Admission & Requirements
Admission to Graduate School programs is selective and based on:
- Academic excellence.
- Motivation and relevance of the research project.
- Alignment with the university’s strategic themes.
- Applications are reviewed by a scientific committee in collaboration with relevant faculties and IPD-SG.
Thesis Defenses
Upon successful completion of the program, the submitted thesis, along with a recommendation from the supervising director, is forwarded to the dean’s office, which organizes the defense.
Defenses take place in Morocco or Germany under the supervision of the IPD-SG Academic Coordination Office.
Contact
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Important
The IPD Foundation-Germany, in partnership with IPD-AN, is offering a 50% discount on doctoral thesis programs for the 2025-2026 academic year. For registrations between July 15 and August 25, 2025.
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