Cameroon’s minister of higher education, Jacques Fame Ndongo, has warned that no private institution in the country is authorized to offer doctoral (PhD) programs.
In a statement released on Monday, April 13, 2026, the minister said students enrolling in such programs do so “at their own risk," stressing that any degrees obtained would not be recognized by the state.
The announcement also extends to so-called “offshore” doctoral programs, courses often run in partnership with foreign institutions but delivered within Cameroon. According to the ministry, these programs currently have no legal standing in the country.
The warning comes amid growing concerns about the rise of unregulated higher education offerings, with some institutions accused of misleading students about the validity of their qualifications.
Officials say the move is intended to protect students from investing time and money in programs that do not meet national academic standards.
The Ministry of Higher Education has urged the public to verify the status of academic programs before enrolling. It said its Inspectorate General of Academic Affairs and the Department for the Development of Higher Education remain available to provide guidance.
Cameroon’s authorities say the measure is part of broader efforts to maintain quality and credibility within the country’s higher education system.
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