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Master’s programs

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MS ECE)
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Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)
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Master of Science in Engineering Artificial Intelligence (MS EAI)
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News

Jul 16

The Upanzi Network and MicroSave Consulting (MSC) announce Digital ID Hackathon Africa

The Upanzi Network and MicroSave Consulting (MSC) have launched a series of regional hackathons for African university students to identify new and innovative use cases of digital ID across the continent.

Jul 15

Bridge program preps students for grad school, touches lives

CMU-Africa hosts a six-week bridge program that invites recent graduates and students in their final year of study to discover the academic and technical skills that will promote their success in graduate school and beyond.

Jul 10

Navigating digital financial inclusion in Africa Opens in new window

As the presence of mobile phones becomes increasingly widespread in Africa, digital services have allowed for more financial inclusion among low- and middle-income countries within the continent. A group of Carnegie Mellon University researchers led by Karen Sowon, a postdoctoral researcher at CMU’s CyLab Security and Privacy Institute, investigated these issues and recently published a paper on "The Role of User-Agent Interactions on Mobile Money Practices in Kenya and Tanzania."

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Research thrusts

  • students work on computer

    Cybersecurity

    CMU-Africa is developing context-aware security and privacy solutions for a more resilient African cyberspace. Learn more

  • car manufacturing in warehouse

    Energy and mobility

    The future of energy and mobility can learn from current African examples. Our study of the context and drivers helps us identify new challenges and opportunities. Learn more

  • students work on computers

    Information and communications technology

    CMU-Africa is a regional ICT center of excellence educating future leaders from all over Africa, who will use their hands-on skills and knowledge to advance technology innovation and grow businesses. Learn more

  • students building robot

    AI and robotics

    Faculty and students are working to obtain a deeper understanding of complex systems and leverage sustainable AI-based solutions, such as robotics, for assisting people and improving productivity. Learn more

    • Driving impact across Africa

    • Graduating global technology leaders

      Producing critical, locally relevant innovations and globally competitive talent

    • Convening an African digital education network

      Leading a a pan-African network of engineering and technology education institutions to accelerate technology education and research

    • Research to solve African problems

      Creating digital knowledge to expand technology development and job-creating innovation

    • Entrepreneurship to create new businesses and industries

      Supporting entrepreneurship and job growth in Africa’s technology sectors, in collaboration with higher education, industry, and government

    Undergraduate students: are you interested in applying to graduate school but don’t know where to start? CMU-Africa is offering a free 6-week intensive program to prepare students in their final year of study for a master’s level in engineering or information and communication technology programs.

    Learn more and apply today.