Our Work in Action
Since inception, Ashesi has been offering young Africans a high-quality education that fosters ethics, innovation, and entrepreneurship and is a growing hub for global collaborations, education, thought leadership, and entrepreneurial ventures. The University is also becoming an influencer in Africa’s higher education landscape, building a platform of collaboration that is bringing the continent’s universities together for shared impact.
1,500
students enrolled in programmes at Ashesi
48%
of enrolled students are women
34
countries represented
50%
of students receive scholarships
54%
of scholarship recipients are women
3%
are students with disabilities
2,419
alumni, with 1000 having graduated in the last 4 years
93%
of graduates start careers within 6 months of searching
71%
of graduates accept placement offers in Africa
Since 2017, the Ashesi-led Education Collaborative has focused on uniting African universities to enhance each other’s efforts and improve higher education outcomes for students. Today, the Collaborative has engaged hundreds of higher education partners in Africa and has 40 active member institutions.
195,900
students reached by Ashesi-led Education Collaborative’s programmes
40
universities actively engaged as members of the collaborative
400
institutions and stakeholders engaged across programmes