What is African Leadership University?

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  ALU is a pan-African higher-education initiative founded in 2015 by Ghana‑born social entrepreneur Fred Swaniker.

  
  


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  It aims to develop “ethical, entrepreneurial” leaders through a mission-driven, real-world learning model centered on skills like critical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and communication.

  
  

? Campuses & Locations

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  Mauritius: The initial residential campus, called African Leadership College (ALC), opened in 2015.

  
  


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  Rwanda (Kigali): The second major campus opened in 2017 in Kigali, relocated in 2020 to Kigali Innovation City. It now serves as the flagship non-residential campus with innovative learning spaces.

  
  


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  Uganda & Beyond: ALU operates learning hubs across multiple African countries, including Uganda — allowing students to blend online and in-person study.

  
  

? Study Model & Academic Programs

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  Students pursue missions, not majors—designing personalized learning paths. Core bachelor programs include:

  
  
  
  
  
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    BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurial Leadership

    
    
  
  
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    BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

    
    
  
  
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    BSc (Hons) International Business & Trade.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Degrees are 3 years, combining internships, project-based learning, coaching, and self-directed modules.

  
  


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  Approximately 73% of graduates are employed or have founded businesses within 6 months, averaging entry salaries of $12K/year.

  
  

? Campus Experience

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  Rwanda Campus (Kigali Innovation City):

  
  
  
  
  
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    6,500 m² modern space with labs, collaboration zones, wellness center, and student commons.

    
    
  
  
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    Designed by MASS Design Group to foster modular, practical learning integrating indoor-outdoor spaces.

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Student Life:

  
  
  
  
  
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    First term is fully on-campus in Kigali, then flexible learning across hubs in Uganda, Tanzania, etc..

    
    
  
  
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    Emphasis on wellness, peer support, and community-driven initiatives.

    
    
  
  
  
  

? Admissions & Tuition

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  Tuition is USD 3,000/year, with additional local costs depending on first-term location.

  
  


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  Scholarships and financial aid are available. ALU handles admissions directly—no agent fees.

  
  


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  You must choose a campus during application, but after the first term you can study elsewhere via hubs.

  
  

? Why Choose ALU?

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  Pan-African mission: students from 30+ countries collaborate on solving continental challenges.

  
  


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  Real-world focus: heavy emphasis on internships, missions, and practical problem-solving.

  
  


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  Robust alumni outcomes: high employment/self-employment rates, global networks, real ventures.

  
  


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  Purpose-driven: embedded in a broader ecosystem—including ALU Business School, School of Conservation, and African Leadership Academy.

  
  

?? ALU in Uganda

Although there’s no standalone campus in Uganda, ALU has learning hubs and events (e.g., Kampala outreach programs) that bring mission-based cohorts to Uganda. Students often mix online learning with stays at these hubs