CMU-Africa

A top-ranked institution

College of Engineering: #7

U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Computer Engineering: #4

U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Electrical Engineering: #8

Electrical, Electronic, Communication
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Graduate degree programs

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering →

Master of Science in Information Technology →

Master of Science in Engineering Artificial Intelligence →

News

Dec 03

Fonya explores imaging language model during internship in China

Brandone Fonya (MS EAI '26) spent his summer at an internship at Westlake University in Hangzhou, China.

Dec 01

Afretec Network Conference focuses on innovation and collaboration

The event was hosted by Université Cheikh Anta Diop in Senegal.

Nov 25

CMU-Africa partners with NBA Africa to accelerate early-stage startups Opens in new window

The NBA Africa Triple Double Accelerator aims to support the next wave of early-stage African startup businesses transforming the sports and creative sectors. Five finalists will be chosen to join CMU-Africa’s Business Incubation Program.

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Research thrusts

Cybersecurity

CMU-Africa is developing context-aware security and privacy solutions for a more resilient African cyberspace. Learn more

Energy and mobility

The future of energy and mobility can learn from current African examples. Our study of the context and drivers helps us identify new challenges and opportunities. Learn more

Information and communications technology

CMU-Africa is a regional ICT center of excellence educating future leaders from all over Africa, who will use their hands-on skills and knowledge to advance technology innovation and grow businesses. Learn more

AI and robotics

Faculty and students are working to obtain a deeper understanding of complex systems and leverage sustainable AI-based solutions, such as robotics, for assisting people and improving productivity. Learn more

Driving impact across Africa

Graduating global technology leaders

Producing critical, locally relevant innovations and globally competitive talent
Convening a continent-wide network for digital transformation

Leading a pan-African network of technology-focused universities to drive inclusive digital transformation on the continent through research, education, and entrepreneurship
Research to solve African problems

Creating digital knowledge to expand technology development and job-creating innovation
Entrepreneurship to create new businesses and industries

Supporting entrepreneurship and job growth in Africa’s technology sectors, in collaboration with higher education, industry, and government.