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Office of the Rector
Pr Jacques François Mavoungou
Rector of Université Internationale de Libreville Berthe & Jean
University leadership in the service of education, research and its community.
The Rectorate’s mission
Assisted by the University Council, the Rector leads the University and oversees the regular operation of its academic units.
The Rector is the person leading the University. The Rectorate is the institutional body whose responsibilities are set out in the governance pages.
Read the responsibilities and their source- Lead and chair the University Council and implement the deliberations of the governing bodies.
- Represent the University, conclude authorised agreements and ensure institutional communication.
- Prepare and oversee the execution of the budget, exercise authority over staff and ensure campus safety.
- Monitor teaching and research programs, teacher training and the development of scientific capacity.
- Supervise centres, laboratories, research teams, ceremonies and scientific or cultural events.
- Promote university cooperation.
Directions for the University
The published strategic plan provides the framework for institutional action.
Each direction sets out the ambitions and intended actions in more detail.
Improving governance
Read the published direction
The institutional arrangements required for good governance aim to give the University greater autonomy in decision-making and management. They concern the organization of the institution, the operation of governing bodies, academic management, financial and human resources, evaluation, quality assurance, leadership, ethics, social responsibility and the internationalization of higher education.
Recruitment, retention and student experience
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A new institutional recruitment strategy will be developed to increase student numbers. UIL-BJ seeks to stand out through a welcoming and accessible environment, the quality of its campus infrastructure and academic excellence. Experiential learning activities, learning-support programs and measures for a dynamic student life will complement the study programs.
Strengthening excellence in education, research and entrepreneurship
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UIL-BJ will strengthen its efforts to promote the quality of teaching and research by supporting its teaching staff. It will consolidate its research directions and interdisciplinary strategic sectors and encourage innovation at every level.
Developing strategic partnerships and projects
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UIL-BJ will build on its proximity to the Nkok Special Economic Zone and its links with various national structures. It will establish relationships with the communities concerned and support their development through research, innovation and knowledge transfer, particularly in education, community development, management, biomedical sciences, agronomy, culture and technological sciences.
Increasing the institution’s visibility through communication
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UIL-BJ will strengthen the promotion of the achievements of its teachers and students, its centres and laboratories, and its services to the community. It will deploy the efforts and resources needed to strengthen the institution’s reputation and influence by highlighting its achievements and documented results.
Developing digital heritage
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Digital heritage encompasses written documents, images, tables and other artistic and architectural contributions that can be digitized. UIL-BJ will increase its use of digital tools in education, research, communication and management. Digitizing all processes will also help control operating costs.
Strengthening the quality approach across all UIL-BJ processes
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To guarantee the quality of its services for all stakeholders — students, teachers, administrative staff, shareholders and others — UIL-BJ has adopted quality assurance. This commitment supports reliable services through validated procedures that comply with good-practice rules and are subject to controls.
Institutional voice
The Rector’s message
This message recalls the principles guiding education, research and university life at UIL-BJ. It is addressed to the students, teams and families of the university community.
Read the full messageUniversity news
UIL-BJ at the 2026 National Baccalaureate Fair
UIL-BJ took part in the second edition of the National Baccalaureate Fair, a key opportunity for conversations and guidance with new baccalaureate graduates discovering the University’s programs.
IDEA 2 IMPACT: entrepreneurship and career preparation
The IDEA 2 IMPACT competition brought together young project leaders on May 30, 2026 around entrepreneurship, innovation and career preparation.
Sickle-cell disease and tuberculosis: two awareness days at UIL-BJ
On May 6 and 7, 2026, UIL-BJ hosted two awareness initiatives focused on sickle-cell disease, tuberculosis, prevention and screening.
Advancing research
Explore the published research structures, fields and resources.
Explore researchCooperation and engagement
Connect the University’s mission to its documented cooperation.
UIL-BJ in the WorldUniversity life
Follow the community’s published events and activities.
Explore eventsContact the University
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Find official contactsRectorate ecosystem
Connect the message to academic action
The Rector’s message is an institutional voice. The Rectorate, governance, research and strategic plan provide the framework for its published extensions.
Published role and priorities
Published role and priorities
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