Introduction to African Leadership University:

Introduction

African Leadership University is a network of higher education institutions operating in Mauritius and Rwanda, dedicated to developing ethical and entrepreneurial leaders for Africa and the world.

Overview

Course settings: Bachelor's programs such as entrepreneurial leadership, software engineering, international business and trade are offered, and there is also an African Leadership Business School offering a Master of Business Administration program.

Student outcomes: According to 2023 data, 73% of graduates are employed or start a business within 6 months after graduation, and 246 students have successfully started a business.

Learning model: A practice-based, student-centered learning model is adopted, emphasizing internships and independent projects.

History and establishment time

In 2008, Fred Swaniker, an African leadership development expert and social entrepreneur who graduated from Stanford Business School, founded its sister institution, the African Leadership Academy.

In 2015, African Leadership University established its first campus, the African Leadership Academy, in Mauritius, welcoming more than 180 students from all over Africa.

In 2016, the African Leadership Business School at the African Leadership University Rwanda campus began the MBA program.

In 2017, the African Leadership University Rwanda undergraduate campus opened.

In 2019, it was selected as one of the 50 most innovative companies in the world by Fast Company.

School Strength

Faculty: It has world-class teachers and staff, and also invites industry professionals to participate in teaching.

International Cooperation: It has cooperated with institutions such as the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching to carry out global leadership projects.

Social Recognition: It is regarded as an important higher education institution in Africa dedicated to cultivating future leaders.

Institutional Nature

It is a private higher education institution driven by social mission.

Educational Philosophy

Vision: To cultivate 3 million ethical and entrepreneurial leaders for Africa and the world by 2035.

Mission: Through a unique learning experience, we will discover the potential of young people and cultivate lifelong learners who can adapt to changes and lead positive changes.

Values: Emphasize values ​​such as ethics, entrepreneurship, mission drive, and collaboration.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: There are no key laboratories in the traditional sense, but there is a Fablab, a manufacturing space for student entrepreneurial projects.

Key disciplines: Entrepreneurial leadership, software engineering, international business and trade, etc. are its key disciplines.

Faculty

African Leadership Academy (Mauritius): offers undergraduate courses.

African Leadership Business School (Rwanda): offers MBA courses.

African Leadership University Rwanda Campus: offers undergraduate courses.

Ranking

It has not yet appeared in common world university rankings such as QS and THE, but it has a certain influence and recognition in Africa.

Expenses

There is no clear and public information on tuition fees, but it claims to provide affordable and high-quality higher education.

Campus environment

Mauritius Campus: Located in the Pamplemousses district, it is a boarding campus.

Rwanda Campus: Located in Kigali, a permanent campus will be built in Kigali Innovation City in 2020, which is a non-boarding campus.

Learning resources: There are learning and research facilities such as libraries, laboratories, Fablab, etc., providing students with a good learning environment.