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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 Rwanda who aspire to make a real impact.

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A world-class education accredited by the Higher Education Council of Rwanda

Worried about picking the right school, the right program, or the cost of attendance? ALU offers all 3-in-1; a world class education accredited by the Higher Education Council of Rwanda, diverse program pathways to choose from and an education worthy of your investment.  

Why Rwandans are opting for an ALU education:

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 internships in both public and private sectors across 50+ countries globally since 2021.

Companies where our students have interned and work include Irembo, Amazon, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, Ernst & Young, Google, KPMG, African Union, Meta, Mckinsey & Co., European Business Chamber of Rwanda, Boston Consulting Group, RISA, Bank of America, Dalberg, MTN, Goldman Sachs, PWC, Bloomberg, Paystack, Black Rock Investments, RICTA

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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40+ countries represented from across Africa and the globe within the students and faculty population

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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

"Joining the ALU community, I have met brilliant young leaders, not scared to go beyond boundaries, accomplished people who work hard every day to create a difference and break biases. ALU has given me a space to learn, be creative, and think without boundaries."
Melissa GiramataStudent
"When I came to ALU I was expecting the typical university system where you are told what to do. Instead, I soon learnt that I would have to take up the initiative for anything I wanted. I engaged in all the opportunities available to us, and slowly started to understand what I liked the most and what I was passionate about."
Olexa HeshimaAlumni
"My time at ALU has been a moment in life that has challenged me to become a different version of myself; a better Bryan. I was immersed into different things, and that made me more creative and curious to seek knowledge."
Bryan BahiziStudent
“My children have turned out to be strong professionals; mature in their approaches to the way they work, creative in the options they take, and assertive. You find that their intellectual thinking and commitment to the African continent is par excellent.”
Justice Gertrude TorkornooParent
“I am a happy parent as I received a finished, market-ready product from ALU. This was made possible by ALU’s internship program. I am delighted that my son is transitioning into a graduate training program, and this has only been possible because of the experience he gained during the three years he spent at ALU. “
Jane OisebeParent

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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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

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