Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Sub-Saharan Africa Center
Advancing partnerships and impact across Sub-Saharan Africa - in Africa and in the United 91¿´Æ¬Íøs.
Committed to Academic Excellence
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø is an esteemed R1 institution, which is the highest research ranking that Carnegie designates. This makes Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø one of the top 146 research universities in the U.S. The prestigious designation affirms Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø’s place as an elite research institution and puts our university in the company of Yale or Harvard, yet at an affordable, accessible price point (including scholarships for eligible international students)​​. In addition, Kent is ranked as one of the top-tier Best National Universities by U.S. News & World Report.
Offering more than 300 majors from Bachelor's, Master's to Doctoral degrees, 91¿´Æ¬Íø has 8 campuses spanning Northeast Ohio and several academic centers around the globe - such as New York City, Florence, Geneva, and Paris.
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø maintains a leading position in a large range of disciplines, such as architecture, aviation, computer science, business, engineering, fashion, education management, journalism, nursing, and so much more. There’s surely a program that best matches your academic and career goals.
At over 33,000 students, we may seem like a large university, yet there is always a friendly face nearby to help you. Time and again, our 3,000+ international students tell us that they love Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø's supportive, welcoming environment and one-of-a-kind learning experiences.
With 116 nationalities on campus, Kent is a place where everyone is celebrated for who they are. But you could say that we’re not complete until you join us. So what are you waiting for? Contact us and apply now!
Meet some of Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø's students from Rwanda and find out what it's been like for them studying in Kent, Ohio.
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Our center in Kigali, Rwanda is the hub of all activities in Sub-Saharan Africa. If you would like more information about a particular program or have a question, contact our Program Manager in the KSU Rwanda office and he will promptly respond with assistance.
Program Manager for Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Sub-Saharan Africa Center, Kigali, Rwanda
Email: pniyonzi@kent.edu
Phone: +250 788 261 446
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91¿´Æ¬Íø Rwanda - Featured Initiatives
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø has a long-standing and expanding partnership in Rwanda—culminating in the formal unveiling of the proposed Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø Rwanda on June 19, 2026.
Kent 91¿´Æ¬Íø’s work in Rwanda represents one of the university’s most developed and strategic partnerships in Sub-Saharan Africa, connecting education, industry, government and global collaboration.
