CUEA and Côte d’Azur University Renew Academic Partnership Through Erasmus+ Agreement

The Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA) and France’s Côte d’Azur University have strengthened their longstanding academic partnership through the signing of an Erasmus+ inter-institutional agreement on November 9, 2026.

The agreement was signed during a courtesy visit by Prof. Marie-Pierre Ballarin, Vice-President for International Relations (Africa Region) at Côte d’Azur University, who met with Prof. Samuel Nyanchoga of CUEA and Prof. Damian Maingi, the DVC Research, Innovation, Advancement and Partnerships.

The two institutions have maintained a collaborative relationship since 2006, with the renewed agreement providing a framework for expanding academic exchange, research cooperation and institutional engagement.

Under the agreement, the universities intend to promote the exchange of academic staff, lecturers and researchers, including participation in conferences, symposiums and seminars. They will also facilitate the exchange of research documentation, specialised programme information and findings in areas of mutual interest.

Other areas of cooperation include reciprocal short-term visits by academic and administrative staff, collaborative research and applied research activities, as well as student exchanges in degree programmes, subject to the respective admission requirements.

The agreement also allows for other mutually beneficial initiatives that advance the institutions’ shared academic and research objectives.

Through this renewed Erasmus+ partnership, CUEA continues to expand its international academic networks, promote research collaboration and create opportunities for staff and student mobility.