05/02/2026
Your Questions Answered
To help you learn more about our mission and impact, we've compiled a list of Questions & Answers (Q&A) on PAUSTI, a continental leader in Pan-African education and innovation.
Q1: Who is PAUSTI?
The Pan African University Institute for Basic Sciences, Technology and Innovation (PAUSTI) is one of 5 flagship institutions under The Pan African University (PAU) , a continental initiative of the African Union (AU), established to promote higher education, research, and innovation across Africa.
Q2: Where are we located?
PAUSTI IS hosted at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), in Juja, Kenya.
Q3: What makes us unique?
Our key focus is on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Innovation (STEI). With students and faculty drawn from all over the continent, we actively promote Pan-African collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Q4: What do we offer?
PAUSTI offers MSc programs in:
• Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering and Environmental Engineering Options)
• Electrical Engineering (Telecommunications Option)
• Mathematics ( Statistics and Data Science options)
• MSc. Artificial Intelligence
• Mechanical Engineering (Energy Engineering Option)
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
PAUSTI also offers PhD programs in:
• Civil Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Mathematics ( Statistics Option)
• Mechanical Engineering
• Mechatronic Engineering
• Molecular Biology and Biotechnology
Q5: Did you know?
PAUSTI students do not only produce high quality research, they have successfully registered patents for their ground-breaking innovations!
Need to know more? Visit the Pan African Site: https://pau-au.africa/index.php?