University of Lomé and France’s UTBM sign academic mobility agreement

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Monday, 02 February 2026 11:39

University of Lomé and France’s UTBM sign academic mobility agreement

(Togo First) - The University of Lomé (UL) and France’s University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM) have signed a cooperation agreement focused on academic mobility. The agreement was finalized late last week in Lomé through the signing of documents by officials from both institutions.

The partnership aims to organize and strengthen exchanges of students, interns, staff, and doctoral candidates between the two universities. At the University of Lomé, mobility will mainly involve students from the Lomé Polytechnic School (EPL), the Regional Center of Excellence for Electricity Mastery (CERME), and the University Hub for Innovation and Technology, UniPod Togo (PUIT).

Set for an initial five-year term and renewable, the agreement will allow students enrolled in bachelor’s, master’s, or engineering programs in the relevant departments to spend a semester at the partner university, with full credit transfer and recognition. The fields covered include civil engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, mechanics, renewable energies, and advanced materials.

The agreement also includes academic and final-year internships within the laboratories and departments of both institutions. Students leading entrepreneurial projects will be able to receive tailored support within the PUIT, particularly in sectors such as renewable energies, agrifood, and audiovisual services.

Beyond students, the partnership also extends mobility opportunities to academic and technical staff. Teachers, researchers, doctoral students, and technicians will be able to undertake research visits at the partner institution for joint projects, thesis work, or capacity-building programs. Particular attention will be given to the professional development of PUIT technicians.

For Ghislain Montavon, director of UTBM, and Kossivi Hounaké, president of the University of Lomé, the agreement represents an important step toward improving training quality and strengthening the international profile of both universities. For the University of Lomé, this cooperation is part of a broader strategy of international partnerships aimed at offering more mobility and academic exchange opportunities to its students. Several similar agreements have already been concluded with universities in other regions of the world.

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