The University of Rwanda (UR), a public higher learning institution, exemplifies the transformative power of education in shaping societies. Established in 2013, UR emerged from the Government of Rwanda’s bold vision to unify the country’s fragmented higher education system into a single, world-class university.
Université Cheikh Anta Diop, formerly the University of Dakar was established on February 24, 1957.
The University of Cape Coast was established in October, 1962. On October 1, 1971, the College attained the status of a full and independent University, with the authority to confer its own degrees, diplomas and certificates by an Act of Parliament — The University of Cape Coast Act, 1971 [Act 390] and subsequently the University of Cape Coast Law, 1992 [PNDC Law 278].
University of Cape Town was formally established as a university in 1918 and is a community of exceptionally talented students, teachers and researchers – and a wide range of professional, administrative support and service staff – all of whom are committed to help change this world for the better.
The University of Dar es Salaam is the oldest and biggest public university in Tanzania.
The University of Ghana, the premier university in Ghana, was founded as the University College of the Gold Coast by Ordinance on August 11, 1948 for the purpose of providing and promoting university education, learning and research.
Established in 1948, the University of Ibadan, UI as it is fondly referred to, is the first University in Nigeria. Until 1962 when it became a full-fledged independent University, it was a College of the University of London in a special relationship scheme.
The University of Kinshasa was established in 1954. From its inception, it was considered the largest and most renowned institution of higher learning in Central Africa and throughout sub-Saharan Africa due to its impressive infrastructure, the excellence of its programs, the level and scope of its research activities, and the quality of its facilities.
The University of KwaZulu-Natal was formed on 1 January 2004 as a result of the merger between the University of Durban-Westville and the University of Natal. The new university brings together the rich histories of both the former Universities.
Addis Ababa University (AAU) is a pioneer university in Ethiopia, located in Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia. It is the most prestigious national university and one of the best in Africa.