This exploratory article on academic violence in Niger builds on Epstein’s shared responsibility theory. The results are conclusive and show that individuals know’s what academic violence is, but also the exisence of shared responsibility. Academic violence is a convergence of factors that produces a convergence and interaction of responsibilities. The responsibility for violence in the university environment is attributed in order to the family, to the politicians, to the school here the University and finally to the society.

Keywords: Academic violence, shared responsability, Epstein, Niger