CMU-Africa

A top-ranked institution

College of Engineering: #7

U.S. News & World Report, 2025
Electrical Engineering: #7

Electrical, Electronic, Communication
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Computer Engineering: #5

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Master’s programs

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering
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Master of Science in Information Technology
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Master of Science in Engineering Artificial Intelligence
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News

Feb 14

Foosball and Ferraris forever Opens in new window

Students in Tech Start-Up class learn how to develop viable businesses from experienced entrepreneurs.

Feb 06

Growing opportunities as a Mastercard Foundation Scholar

Maurine Gatimu (MSIT ‘25) wanted to grow beyond the basics at her job, and the Mastercard Foundation Scholarship allowed her to attend CMU-Africa, opening up a wealth of new opportunities.

Jan 23

Fostering the next generation of thinkers in digital identity

CMU-Africa's Upanzi Network and MicroSave Consulting (MSC) have developed a series of regional hackathons across Africa to uncover some of these untapped opportunities through new innovative digital ID use cases.

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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 who are working together 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

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