Ashesi University College

Ashesi aims to make a significant contribution to a renaissance in Africa by educating a new generation of ethical, entrepreneurial leaders. Ashesi's innovative curriculum, unique in Africa, combines a multidisciplinary core, cutting-edge majors in business, computer science, management information systems and engineering, and a four-year focus on leadership development and community service. The core curriculum nurtures ethics, instils a can-do problem solving attitude, and cultivates critical thinking skills within students.

Ashesi students learn to innovate and to persist in developing creative solutions to Africa’s most pressing needs. Women make up nearly 50% of the student body, and 50% of students receive need-based financial aid. Every year, 100% of Ashesi graduates start their own businesses or are placed in jobs or graduate programmes within six months of graduation, and 90% stay to work for progress in Africa. Graduates work for efficiency, transparency and innovation in microfinance, technology, banking, NGOs and other areas. They improve the lives of fellow citizens and help grow Africa's economy.