AUF - Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (Cote d'Ivoire) / Francophonie University Agency

Our identity: Association of higher education and research establishments and operator of the university Francophonie
The Agence Universitaire de la Francophonie (AUF) brings together 1007 universities, grandes écoles, university networks and scientific research centers using the French language in 119 countries. Founded 60 years ago, it is one of the largest associations of higher education and research institutions in the world. It is also the operator for higher education and research of the Sommet de la Francophonie. As such, it implements, within its field of competence, the resolutions adopted by the Conference of Heads of State and Government of countries having French in common.

Our mission: Act for a united university Francophonie committed to development
Respecting the diversity of cultures and languages, the AUF acts for a university Francophonie committed to the economic, social and cultural development of societies.

Our method: Structuring projects for a concrete improvement of higher education
The AUF promotes solidarity between higher education and research establishments for the implementation of projects that concretely transform the university system. It works with many partners: private companies and their foundations, states and governments, national development aid agencies, international organizations, non-governmental organizations, and academic, scientific and cultural associations. Its teams around the world provide follow-up and advice for the design and monitoring of projects, facilitate the sharing of best practices, expertise and innovations.

Our presence: All over the world, close to our member establishments
Present in 40 countries, the AUF has a network of 59 local representations . Its central services are divided between Montreal and Paris (France). Ten regional offices steer its actions in the field in Central Africa and the Great Lakes, West Africa, the Americas, Asia-Pacific, the Caribbean, Central and Eastern Europe, Western Europe, in the Maghreb, the Middle East and the Indian Ocean.

Seven administrative branches, 36 French-speaking digital campuses devoted to digital technology and four Francophonie institutes dedicated to training, research, advice and expertise, complete this regional intervention system.