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Institute of Applied Pedagogy (IPA)
Institute of Applied Pedagogy
UNIVERSITY OF BURUNDI
Le grenier du savoir

Our purpose

Since 1993, the Institute has trained Burundi's educators and teacher-researchers. Our commitment: academic excellence, African relevance and innovation in education.

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Our programmes

Bachelor's Cycle

Six departments: English, French, Kirundi-Kiswahili, Mathematics, Biology-Chemistry, Physics-Technology. Leads to Master's studies or immediate employment in secondary education.

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Master's Cycle

Didactics of languages and sciences. Access to Erasmus+ projects, applied research and academic mobility. For teacher-researchers, innovators and trainers.

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Research activities

Two major centres (CRDS and CURPAS) with 5 active laboratories in didactics, applied sciences and educational innovation. Joint research opportunities with European universities.

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Firmly rooted academic excellence

The Institute combines the rigorous academic standards of research universities with in-depth expertise in the Burundian and African educational context. This dual focus guides the curriculum and applied research.

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Research-led teaching

Research is at the heart of academic training. From their first years, students take part in practical projects in didactics and applied sciences, building their preparation for innovative teaching.

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Training educators

The Institute prepares not only teachers but professionals able to contribute to the development of the education systems of Burundi and the region. The training develops educational leadership and the capacity to innovate.

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Our partners

Ministry of National Education and Scientific Research
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
University Agency of the Francophonie
Politechnic University of Lisbon
Chicago State University
Libraries Without Borders
Belgian agency for international cooperation

IPA News

Follow the latest news, academic achievements, student activities, research advances and official announcements.

  • | Conferences

    From 16 to 18 December 2025, the partners of the Erasmus+ BRIGHTER project met in Lisbon, hosted by the Instituto Politécnico de Lisboa, for the project's kick-off meeting.

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  • The Institute of Applied Pedagogy of the University of Burundi takes part in the BRIGHTER project, a four-year initiative funded by the European Union's Erasmus+ programme, whose focal point is the Dean of the IPA. With a budget of around 1 million euros, the project…

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  • | Ceremonies

    In November 2025, Chicago State University (United States) and the University of Burundi signed a memorandum of understanding paving the way for closer collaboration in teaching and research.

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