Partnerships

Dr. Marcello Fantoni, �Ը�� University Vice President for Global Education, meets with Rwandan President Paul Kagame at the Office of the President in Kigali, Rwanda.

A golden-hour medium shot of a man and a woman standing in a grassy area with their backs partially to the camera, embracing and looking at each other joyfully with arms wide open. The setting sun glows behind them through thin, tall trees, overlooking a valley with houses scattered across the hills in the background.

A medium shot of three individuals standing on an outdoor launch pad under a clear sky, surrounded by metal lattice towers. A Rwandan woman in the center, wearing safety glasses and a neon yellow vest, smiles as she points into the distance. Two men in safety vests stand behind her, tracking where she is pointing.

A wide shot of three Rwandan women performing a traditional dance on a polished, reflective outdoor patio next to a modern yellow building. They are wearing bright yellow tops and vibrant pink-and-white floral skirts, captured mid-movement with arms outstretched. In the background, a group of students and faculty members stand watching the performance.

�Ը�� University’s work in Rwanda is built on a foundation of long-term collaboration and shared priorities in education, workforce development and global engagement.

The partnership has evolved through sustained engagement with government ministries, higher education institutions and industry leaders to support Rwanda’s national development goals and expand global academic exchange.

In January 2023, Dr. Marcello Fantoni, Vice President for Global Education, met with H.E. President Paul Kagame to expand academic cooperation, building on existing initiatives across multiple sectors.

Government & Policy Partners

Rwanda's national ministries and regulatory bodies form the policy foundation of �Ը��'s presence in the region — providing strategic alignment, program approval and shared commitment to Rwanda's long-term development goals.

Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM)

MINICOM is a central government partner in advancing Rwanda's creative economy and manufacturing sectors. The ministry's alignment with the planned School of Fashion Design and Merchandising reflects Rwanda's national strategy to develop a globally competitive creative industry and skilled workforce.

Ministry of Health

�Ը�� and the Ministry of Health are developing a strategic partnership to train Rwandan students in nursing and health sciences, and to provide professional development for Rwandan health professionals. The Ministry will support education abroad placements for �Ը�� nursing students in Rwandan hospitals. The partnership may expand in connection with the Cleveland Clinic, which is establishing a facility in Kigali.

Republic of Rwanda Ministry of Education

Higher Education Council (HEC)

The Higher Education Council plays a central regulatory role in Rwanda's academic landscape, operating under the Ministry of Education to ensure quality and accreditation standards across the country's higher education institutions. HEC is responsible for the review and approval of joint academic programs, including the 2+2 Aeronautic/Aerospace Engineering program developed in partnership with the University of Rwanda. Through this oversight function, HEC helps ensure that internationally collaborative programs meet Rwanda's national educational standards and serve the country's long-term development priorities.

Academic & Industry Partners

�Ը��'s academic and industry partnerships in Rwanda include the Ministry of Education, University of Rwanda, Rwanda National Police, RwandAir and Kepler College — spanning sponsored student programs, joint degree pathways and professional training initiatives.

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Our Approach

The partnership focuses on:

Academic collaboration and program development
Workforce training and skills development
Industry engagement and applied learning
Global research and knowledge exchange

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