ALU Decennial Celebration
10 Years of Impact,
A Future of Opportunities
For 10 incredible years, the African Leadership University (ALU) has been shaping the future – empowering bold, ethical, and entrepreneurial leaders transforming Africa and the world.
One of a kind education for those who want to lead
change.
Experience the power of hands-on learning, real-world internships, and collaborative connections with industry professionals. ALU empowers you to unlock your true potential and create meaningful impact from day one.
ALUSB Executive Education
The Best Executive Education Programs in Africa.
Develop the skills and strategies to drive impactful change in the private and public sector with ALUSB’s Executive Education programs.
ALU 2025 Africa Workforce Readiness Survey Report
Unlocking the Future of Africa’s Workforce
ALUSB EMBA Program
Your EMBA for Africa’s
Opportunities
Transform Your Career with ALUSB’s Affordable, World-Class EMBA. Gain essential skills, build a Pan-African network, and access unparalleled resources for success in Africa’s dynamic markets.
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The African Leadership University provides higher education for a higher purpose. Founded to put excellent and affordable higher education in Africa within reach of all passionate and driven students, ALU is among top African universities dedicated to equipping graduates with the skills, acuity, and vision needed to succeed as ethical, entrepreneurial leaders. Our unique approach equips our graduates with the skills, curiosity and vision needed to succeed as ethical, entrepreneurial leaders, and our vibrant community, fostered through Pan-African bachelor’s degree and global study abroad programs, promises lifelong friendship and inspiration.
2024 Impact Report
Shaping Africa’s Leaders One Year At A Time. Download our 2024 Impact Report
Bachelor's
Degree
Program
BSc (Hons)
Entrepreneurial
Leadership (BEL)
A truly personalized 3-year degree in entrepreneurship and leadership for future leaders centered on your unique mission. The program’s modules include:
- Research Methods
- Complex Problem Solving
- Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
- Business, Strategy, and Investment
- Policy and Advocacy
- Planetary Health
BSc (Hons)
Software
Engineering (BSE)
Acquire in-demand tech skills and job-ready competencies through skill-based learning and real-world internships. The BSE program includes specialization tracks such as:
- Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality
- Low-Level Programming
- Full-Stack Development
- Machine Learning
BSc (Hons)
International Business & Trade (IBT)
A holistic business education in an international context and hone skills desired by employers on a global scale. The program’s modules include:
- Business Analytics
- International Trade Laws
- Trade Policy Analysis
- International Diplomacy
What makes
ALU Undergraduate Programs Unique?
In our experience, the best learning happens during hands-on, real-world experiences. That’s why we make internships and self-directed projects a core part of the ALU curriculum. In doing so, ALU students are prepared to take on fulfilling careers the moment they graduate, making these job ready degree courses a hallmark of our institution.
Scale your Impact
We are committed to raising ethical leaders by 2036
73%
of our graduates are employed or have started their own businesses 6 months after graduation*
The World is your Campus
We believe that learning should be borderless. We have opened…
7
Learning hubs in addition to our two campuses
Learn by Doing
Our learning model is heavily focused on learning in the real world.
246
of our students have launched successful ventures
Begin your bachelor's degree
journey to ALU
Start your application to ALU through any of the following intakes.
January
2026 Intake
Applications open and ongoing.
Applications close
1st November , 2025
May
2026 Intake
Applications open and ongoing.
Applications close
1st March 2026
- IMPORTANT: ALU does not ask for money or any reward or work with agents that ask for money or any reward to help applicants fill out and/or submit their applications to ALU.
ALU BLOG
Lighting the way to a sustainable future: ALU student, Stanley Anigbogu accorded Commonwealth Youth Leadership Award 2025