African Leadership University

Higher education for a higher purpose. Missions, not majors.

Kigali, Rwanda · University · Public institution · Founded 2015 · Accredited by Higher Education Council (HEC), Rwanda · Taught in English · 2,750 students

African Leadership University (ALU) is a network of tertiary institutions operating in Mauritius and Rwanda, offering bachelor's degree programs.

Programmes

• Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Business & Trade
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Entrepreneurial Leadership
• Bachelor of Science with Honours in Software Engineering
• Master of Business Administration
• Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management

Tuition

• Tuition: USD 3,000 to 4,000 per year
• Undergraduate tuition 2025-26: BEL and BSE USD 3,000/year, IBT USD 4,000/year. Invoiced per term. Housing USD 560-1,640 per term depending on room type and meal plan. Health insurance USD 180 per term. No application fee. Approximately USD 3,000-4,000 per year (roughly RWF 3,000,000-5,000,000), quoted in US dollars. MORE THAN 80% OF THE STUDENT BODY IS INTERNATIONAL, drawn from across Africa — the most international institution in the Rwandan data, and a genuine reason to choose it if that environment matters to you. Learning is self-directed and mission-based rather than lecture-led, which suits some students far better than others.

Admissions

• Completed final national secondary school exam and graduation with a certificate of secondary education at A-Level or equivalent.
• Minimum of three subjects with a C average or better (point value 12 or better). A C-minus average does not qualify.
• The average must come from at least one core subject plus the best two other A-Level (Principal) grades.
• No minimum or maximum age. Applicants under 18 must demonstrate parental or legal guardian consent.
• Accepts international applicants
• Scholarships or financial aid available

Required documents:

• National exam transcripts or A-Level equivalent
• Secondary school transcripts (Grades 10, 11, 12)
• Identification: national ID, passport or refugee ID
• English proficiency evidence (recommended)
• NESA equivalence certificate where A-Level results were not issued in Rwanda

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