Associate Members Universities in Africa – CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance [Skip to content](#main) ![](https://civis.eu/build/assets/circle-09-B3BMjMVU.svg) ![](https://civis.eu/build/assets/circle-02-Dh7f4uYd.svg) ![](https://civis.eu/build/assets/circle-06-H_YyMKlQ.svg) [ ![CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance](https://civis.eu/build/assets/civis-CCpvK1nT.svg)](https://civis.eu/en) - [ Discover ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance) - [ What is CIVIS? ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis) - [ Our work ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work) - [ Mission, Vision & Values ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/mission-vision-values) - [ Governance & Management ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/governance-andamp-management) - [ Who's Who ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/who-is-who) - [ CIVIS Association ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/civis-association) [Open Labs & Civic engagement ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/open-labs-civic-engagement) - [ Learn ](https://civis.eu/en/learn) - [ Blended Intensive Programmes ](https://civis.eu/en/learn/blended-intensive-programmes) - [ Flexible Learning ](https://civis.eu/en/learn/build-your-learning-path-flexible-offer) - [ Master’s Programmes ](https://civis.eu/en/learn/find-your-master-s-programme) - [ Staff weeks & Job Shadowing ](https://civis.eu/en/learn/keep-on-learning-with-staff-weeks-andamp-job-shadowing) - [ Study abroad ](https://civis.eu/en/learn/study-abroad-and-connect-with-civis-universities) [Discover the projects led by our students in 2025-2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/student-led-projects/discover-the-projects-led-by-our-students-in-2025-2026) [CIVIS Museum University Forum ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/CIVIS-Museum-University-Forum) - [ Teach ](https://civis.eu/en/teach) - [ Calls for Projects ](https://civis.eu/en/teach/civis-calls) - [ Innovate your Teaching ](https://civis.eu/en/teach/innovate-your-teaching) - [ Resources for Educators ](https://civis.eu/en/teach/resources-for-educators) [CIVIS BIPs: strong impact and high satisfaction, new report finds ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/civis-bips-strong-impact-and-high-satisfaction-new-report-finds) [CIVIS Students Bring Music to Patients with Dementia and their Caregivers ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/musicians-from-all-over-civis-come-together-in-madrid-to-promote-inclusiveness) - [ Research ](https://civis.eu/en/providing-the-tools-for-innovative-research) - [ Research Collaboration ](https://civis.eu/en/providing-the-tools-for-innovative-research/research-collaboration) - [ Careers, Networks & Mobilities ](https://civis.eu/en/providing-the-tools-for-innovative-research/research-careers-networks-and-projects) - [ Resources for Researchers ](https://civis.eu/en/providing-the-tools-for-innovative-research/resources-for-researchers) [CIVIS launches new job space for early-stage researchers across Europe and Africa ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/connecting-talent-with-opportunities-civis-launches-new-job-space-to-connect-early-stage-researchers-across-europe-and-africa) [Facing Common Challenges, Shaping Joint Solutions for Africa and Europe ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/facing-common-challenges-shaping-joint-solutions-for-africa-and-europe) - [ Connect ](https://civis.eu/en/connect) - [ Newsletters ](https://civis.eu/en/connect/newsletters) - [ CIVIS Days ](https://civis.eu/en/connect/civis-days) - [ Civil Society ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/open-labs-civic-engagement) - [ Contact us ](https://civis.eu/en/contact) - [ Press Corner & Branding ](https://civis.eu/en/connect/press-corner-branding-toolkit) [Make Some Waves: CIVIS Launches New Podcast Series ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/make-some-waves-civis-launches-new-podcast-series) [Fake It Till You News It: Challenges and Solutions in Modern Media Student Innovation Forum ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/student-led-projects/discover-the-projects-led-by-our-students-in-2025-2026/civis-creathon-contest) [ Our stories ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom) en - [ de ](https://civis.eu/de/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) - [ fr ](https://civis.eu/fr/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) - [ el ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) - [ it ](https://civis.eu/it/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) - [ es ](https://civis.eu/es/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) - [ sv ](https://civis.eu/sv/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) - [ ro ](https://civis.eu/ro/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) Menu - [Discover](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance) [ Toggle submenu ](#primary-nav-sm-collapse-29) - [ What is CIVIS? ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/what-is-civis) - [ Our work ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work) - [ Mission, Vision & Values ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/mission-vision-values) - [ Governance & Management ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/governance-andamp-management) - [ Who's Who ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/who-is-who) - [ CIVIS Association ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/civis-association) - [Learn](https://civis.eu/en/learn) [ Toggle submenu ](#primary-nav-sm-collapse-30) - [ Blended Intensive Programmes ](https://civis.eu/en/learn/blended-intensive-programmes) - [ Flexible Learning ](https://civis.eu/en/learn/build-your-learning-path-flexible-offer) - [ Master’s Programmes ](https://civis.eu/en/learn/find-your-master-s-programme) - [ Staff weeks & Job Shadowing ](https://civis.eu/en/learn/keep-on-learning-with-staff-weeks-andamp-job-shadowing) - [ Study abroad ](https://civis.eu/en/learn/study-abroad-and-connect-with-civis-universities) - [Teach](https://civis.eu/en/teach) [ Toggle submenu ](#primary-nav-sm-collapse-31) - [ Calls for Projects ](https://civis.eu/en/teach/civis-calls) - [ Innovate your Teaching ](https://civis.eu/en/teach/innovate-your-teaching) - [ Resources for Educators ](https://civis.eu/en/teach/resources-for-educators) - [Research](https://civis.eu/en/providing-the-tools-for-innovative-research) [ Toggle submenu ](#primary-nav-sm-collapse-32) - [ Research Collaboration ](https://civis.eu/en/providing-the-tools-for-innovative-research/research-collaboration) - [ Careers, Networks & Mobilities ](https://civis.eu/en/providing-the-tools-for-innovative-research/research-careers-networks-and-projects) - [ Resources for Researchers ](https://civis.eu/en/providing-the-tools-for-innovative-research/resources-for-researchers) - [Connect](https://civis.eu/en/connect) [ Toggle submenu ](#primary-nav-sm-collapse-33) - [ Newsletters ](https://civis.eu/en/connect/newsletters) - [ CIVIS Days ](https://civis.eu/en/connect/civis-days) - [ Civil Society ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/open-labs-civic-engagement) - [ Contact us ](https://civis.eu/en/contact) - [ Press Corner & Branding ](https://civis.eu/en/connect/press-corner-branding-toolkit) [ Our stories ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom) en - [ de ](https://civis.eu/de/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) - [ fr ](https://civis.eu/fr/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) - [ el ](https://civis.eu/el/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) - [ it ](https://civis.eu/it/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) - [ es ](https://civis.eu/es/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) - [ sv ](https://civis.eu/sv/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) - [ ro ](https://civis.eu/ro/discover-civis-alliance/associate-members-universities-in-africa) 1. [Discover CIVIS Alliance ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance) 2. Associate Members Universities in Africa Associate Members Universities in Africa ========================================== ​CIVIS is a university alliance, co-funded by the [European Universities initiative ](https://education.ec.europa.eu/education-levels/higher-education/european-universities-initiative/about?)of the European Union. Apart from its 11 full member universities in Europe, CIVIS is enriched by the collaboration with 6 Associate Membership of universities in Africa: - [Université Hassan II de Casablanca](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis/the-civis-alliance/universite-hassan-ii-de-casablanca) - [Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar,](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis/the-civis-alliance/universite-cheikh-anta-diop-de-dakar) - [University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg,](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis/the-civis-alliance/university-of-the-witwatersrand-johannesburg) - [Makerere University, Kampala](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis/the-civis-alliance/makerere-university) - [Eduardo Mondlane University](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis/the-civis-alliance/eduardo-mondlane-university) - [Université de Sfax](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis/the-civis-alliance/university-of-sfax) A growing partnership --------------------- ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/20240925-rectors-alliance-agreement-civis.jpg)CIVIS Rectors and representatives during the signing of the Alliance Agreement, CIVIS Days 2024 in Salzburg. © Photo Scheinast6 ### African Universities in CIVIS Université Hassan II de Casablanca, Université Cheikh Anta Diop de Dakar, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, Makerere University, Eduardo Mondlane University, Université de Sfax. 2022 ### Partnership On 11 March 2022, CIVIS signed an ambitious partnership agreement with six prestigious African universities 2024 ### Associate Membership Since September 2024 they are Associate Members of CIVIS and commit to a comprehensive cooperation agenda in education, research, and societal outreach. What started in 2022 as a strategic partnership, grew and solidified into an associate membership, formalised by the CIVIS [Alliance Agreement](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/civis-member-universities-sign-alliance-agreement-salzburg), signed by all universities of the alliance in September 2024, in Salzburg, during the CIVIS Days. All CIVIS programmes and activities are open, in principle, for staff and/or students from Associate Member institutions in Africa. Constraints or restrictions may apply in specific cases, due to funding, regulatory, or practical circumstances. Enhanced collaboration ----------------------- All CIVIS programmes and activities are open, in principle, for staff and/or students from Associate Member institutions in Africa. Constraints or restrictions may apply in specific cases, due to funding, regulatory, or practical circumstances. Catch a glimpse of that collaboration, one that we hope continues to grow and strenghten with time. Find also all the relevant contact persons in each university. [ Mobility between CIVIS universities in Europe and Africa ](https://civis.eu/en/teach/civis-calls/coordinated-calls-for-applications-erasmus-mobility-between-civis-member-and-strategic-partner-universities-in-africa) [ I am an academic/ researcher ](https://civis.eu/en/i-am-an-academic-researcher) [ Academic collaboration and teaching innovation in CIVIS ](https://civis.eu/en/teach) [ Providing the Tools for Innovative Research ](https://civis.eu/en/providing-the-tools-for-innovative-research) [ Contact us ](https://civis.eu/en/contact) [ Discover CIVIS Alliance ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance) What's New at CIVIS? --------------------- - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/2026-04-staff-week-wiii-coms-unit-39-800x600.jpg?token=6d8c84ff7139d0bf2f7103fb27558509)CIVIS launches new job space for early-stage researchers across Europe and Africa Research 23 April 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/connecting-talent-with-opportunities-civis-launches-new-job-space-to-connect-early-stage-researchers-across-europe-and-africa) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/civis-coms-unit-casablanca-4-800x600.jpg?token=852ccbd6465c7ebee1f78f93221e7910)Facing Common Challenges, Shaping Joint Solutions for Africa and Europe Associate Member Universities in Africa 31 March 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/facing-common-challenges-shaping-joint-solutions-for-africa-and-europe) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/civis-coms-unit-bip-strategic-foresight2-800x600.jpg?token=063d174056736078a0b8834a436240c7)CIVIS BIPs: strong impact and high satisfaction, new report finds Study programmes 2 March 2026 ](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom/civis-bips-strong-impact-and-high-satisfaction-new-report-finds) [Discover all our stories](https://civis.eu/en/the-civis-newsroom) ![CIVIS – Europe’s Civic University Alliance](https://civis.eu/build/assets/civis-CCpvK1nT.svg) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe’s Civic University Alliance ![Co-funded by the European Union](https://civis.eu/build/assets/co-funded-by-the-european-union-DSKLW1us.png)Views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither can be held responsible for them. ### People - [ Students ](https://civis.eu/en/i-am-a-student) - [ Academics & researchers ](https://civis.eu/en/i-am-an-academic-researcher) - [ Administrators ](https://civis.eu/en/i-am-an-administrator) - [ Civil society ](https://civis.eu/en/discover-civis-alliance/our-work/open-labs-civic-engagement) - [ Press corner & Branding ](https://civis.eu/en/connect/press-corner-branding-toolkit) ### Useful links - [ Resources ](https://civis.eu/en/resources) - [ CIVIS Agora ](https://civis.eu/en/civis-agora-the-operational-hub-of-the-civis-digital-campus) - [ European Universities initiative ](https://civis.eu/en/european-universities-initiative) - [ Past Events ](https://civis.eu/en/past-events) - [ Contact ](https://civis.eu/en/contact) [Newsletters](https://civis.eu/en/connect/newsletters) ### Social networks - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/instagram.svg) Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/civis.eu/) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/linkedin.svg) LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/company/civis-eu) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/facebook.svg) Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/CIVISEuropeanUniversity/) - [ ![](https://civis.eu/storage/files/youtube.svg) YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdCm0FfreX81BuNH-znlRGQ) © 2026 – CIVIS – All rights reserved - [ Cookie Policy ](https://civis.eu/en/cookie-policy) - [ Privacy policy ](https://civis.eu/en/privacy-policy) Website by [Typi Design](https://typi.be) • Design by [Atelier Milky](https://ateliermilky.com) [ ](#top) Search