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21st century skills for tomorrow’s leaders

Equip yourself with skills that propel your career forward. ALU is the choice for young leaders in Africa who aspire to make a real impact.

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Why students are opting
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To secure their future: ALU is the Top Choice for Leading Employers Worldwide

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75% of our alumni get employed within 6 months after graduation and earn an entry salary of USD $12k+ per annum

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1800+ impactful student internships in both public and private sectors across 50+ countries globally since 2021

Companies where our students have interned and work include Equity Bank, Amazon Web Services, Bloomberg, Black Rock Investments, East African Power Limited, Ernst & Young, Google, KPMG, Kenyatta Trust, One Acre Fund, Meta, Mckinsey & Co., JP Morgan Chase & co., IBM,  Kenya Power & Lighting Company, Bank of America, Dalberg, MTN, Bloomberg, Paystack, PWC, UN Development Programme

To craft their impactful journey

At ALU, students declare a mission while studying a degree programme. With our unique mission-driven approach, you will take on critical challenges in your community and across Africa, making a tangible difference

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295 student entrepreneurs have created over 1067 jobs and 152 alumni entrepreneurs have created 40744 jobs spread across 28 industries. 500+ SMEs in Rwanda use KAYKO, an ALUmni venture, to track sales and expenses, improve their tax compliance and access loans

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USD $200k+ in venture funding was won by 79 student entrepreneurs In 2022

To embrace a Pan-African & global university experience

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ALU is one of few African universities where over 40+ countries are represented on campus. Our alumni are spread across 35+ countries

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25+ visiting faculty and experts from around the world graced ALU in 2023 including Reed Hastings (Co-founder of Netflix), Jennifer Widom (Professor at Stanford University), Mobolaji Sokunji (Director at Dell), Efayomi Carr (Co-founder at Madica)

Visit companies like Netflix, Skoll Foundation, Intel, Amazon/AWS, Nano Labs, Nordic Foundation, Cohere AI, Lucille Packard, Google HQ, Intel HQ, Stanford Flight Lab, Lyft, Coursera and Verily Life Sciences through ALU’s Silicon Valley Global Leadership Program

"I appreciate the fact that my son has peers from all over Africa at ALU, which has opened his eyes to the continent and created a network for him. Now he better understands the socio-economic status of Africa and can see opportunities within Africa that he can tap into. More importantly, his network has given him hope that within Africa there are opportunities; that he has a role to play in Africa and doesn't need to go outside of Africa to be the best of himself."
Malefyane MogaleParent
"The highlight of my time at ALU was being around other young and curious people; talking with them, sharing ideas and forming memories on our journeys. At the beginning of my ALU journey, it was challenging as I came from a French speaking background, so I had to learn a new language. I learnt English through communicating in teams and internship experiences, and pitching to Silicon Valley experts and investors."
Marie-Danielle GnagraStudent
"My mission is to revolutionize African Urbanization by finding ways to create sustainable urban villages using technology and data-driven decisions. The ALU hub's experience connects with my mission as I get to see the development challenges of different cities. I have the flexibility to travel around and experiment at these different hubs, something I wouldn’t be able to do at other universities."
Martin NdunguStudent

Degree
Programmes

Bachelor of
Software Engineering (BSE)

Combine technological skills training with leadership and entrepreneurship development. You will not only learn technical skills but build up soft skills through presentations, technical writing, and group projects. Our software engineering students & graduates have secured jobs and internships across all industries and company sizes including; Google, Amazon Web Service, Goldman Sachs, MTN, Meta, Paystack and Vodafone.

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Bachelor of
Entrepreneurial Leadership (BEL)

Start your venture, become a business leader or dedicate yourself to a cause that matters to you.  Graduates are in high demand by top companies and policy organizations across Africa and the world. Whether you’re interested in business strategy, policy advocacy, or product development, our program prepares you for a wide range of career paths.

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BSc (Hons) International Business & Trade (IBT)

The program fosters a practical and entrepreneurial mindset by immersing students in the realities of African business. Through experiential learning opportunities, including internships and capstone projects, students will apply their knowledge to real-world challenges and contribute to innovative solutions. The curriculum also emphasizes the importance of ethical leadership, sustainability, and social responsibility in international business.

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What makes
ALU Unique

  • We're crafting the leaders of tomorrow, individuals who will shape the world
  • With a strong focus on entrepreneurship, we're not merely creating job seekers; we're empowering students to become job creators, driving economic growth and innovation
  • Our One-of-A-kind transformative model equips you with in-demand 21st-century skills needed for success in today's world; enabling you to make a difference in your community right now
  • We firmly believe in learning by doing because we know it's the combination of theory and practice that truly prepares you to make a significant impact
  • ALU isn't just an educational decision; it's a smart investment in your future – a future filled with leadership, entrepreneurship, practical learning, immediate impact, and career readiness.
African Leadership University
  • ALU Rwanda Campus

Bumbogo, Kigali Innovation City,
Next to Azam,
Kigali, Rwanda