On Saturday, September 6, 2025, as part of preparations for the start of the 2025-2026 academic year, the General Directorate of the National Education Fund (FNE) brought together the heads of the Regional Public Universities (UPR) of the Grand Nord region in Cap-Haitien for a working session on priority projects with immediate impact that should contribute to the development of higher education in the region.

During this meeting, the universities' priority needs were discussed in order to define support for the renovation and improvement of university infrastructure (equipment and student accommodation). This working session is a continuation of initiatives undertaken in the Grand Sud region and allows for constructive dialogue around each institution's priority projects.

Following the discussions, funding agreements totaling 58 million gourdes were signed between the FNE and the universities concerned, signaling a clear commitment to the immediate implementation of the projects. This mobilization marks a new step in strengthening equitable access to knowledge through more targeted technical and financial support, tailored to the realities of each public university.

Beneficiary Universities :

- The Public University of the North in Cap-Haïtien (UPNCH);

- The Public University of the Northeast in Fort Liberté (UPNEF);

- The Public University of the Northwest in Port-de-Paix (UPNOPP);

- The Public University of the Center (UPC);

- The Public University of Artibonite in Gonaïves (UPAG);

- The Public University of Bas Artibonite in Saint Marc (UPBAS).

Public University of the North in Cap-Haïtien (UPNCH) :

• Construction and fitting out of classrooms;

• Office furniture, meeting tables, and university chairs;

• Acquisition of an industrial generator.

Public University of Northeast in Fort Liberté (UPNEF) :

• Renovation of the Carrefour Ferrier campus;

• Development of the student reception area;

• Construction of an administrative building for the Rectorate;

• Acquisition of computer equipment;

• Acquisition and installation of a solar energy system;

• Office furniture and meeting tables.

Public University of Northeast in Port-de-Paix (UPNOPP) :

• Development of the space and construction of classrooms;

• Renovation of the computer lab and acquisition of computer equipment;

• Acquisition of furniture (desks, work tables, and university chairs);

• Renovation of the restrooms

Public University of Artibonite in Gonaïves (UPAG) :

• Furniture (university chairs, desks, work tables);

• Establishment of an experimental science laboratory;

• Acquisition of computer equipment;

• Acquisition of modern teaching materials, including interactive digital whiteboards.

Public University of the Centre (UPC) :

• Acquisition of office furniture, meeting tables, and university chairs;

• Renovation and painting of classrooms;

• Installation of prefabricated classrooms;

• Reinforcement of the university library;

• Construction of a demonstration room for nursing sciences;

• Construction of an administrative building for the Rectorate;

Public University of Bas Artibonite in Saint Marc (UPBAS) :

• Acquisition of five hundred (500) desk chairs;

• Acquisition and installation of a solar energy system;

• Purchase of teaching furniture (desks, tables, chairs, etc...);

• Installation or rehabilitation of a computer network;

• Complete redevelopment of the university library.

Also read about the fund for the Great South : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45706-haiti-grand-sud-52-million-from-the-fne-for-the-benefit-of-4-regional-universities.html

HL/ HaitiLibre