African Leadership University

What is African Leadership University?

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

• 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

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

• 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.

• 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

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

  • BSc (Hons) Entrepreneurial Leadership

  • BSc (Hons) Software Engineering

  • BSc (Hons) International Business & Trade.

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

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

🏢 Campus Experience

• Rwanda Campus (Kigali Innovation City):

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

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

• Student Life:

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

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

💰 Admissions & Tuition

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

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

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

🌍 Why Choose ALU?

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

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

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

• 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