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Oct 15

CMU-Africa announces teaching-track faculty positions

Carnegie Mellon University Africa invites applications for teaching-track faculty positions. We are seeking highly-qualified candidates at all levels to join our dynamic, world-class faculty in contributing to the emerging knowledge-based economies across Africa.

Sep 28

CMU-Africa to resume in person classes under a hybrid model

CMU-Africa will transition to a hybrid model of instruction starting October 19 with a combination of on-site and remote learning that will see faculty, staff, and students return to the CMU-Africa location in Kigali Innovation City.

Aug 25

EST&P project course responds to Africa’s energy access challenges

This past spring semester, about a dozen master’s students in Carnegie Mellon University’s Energy Science, Technology and Policy (EST&P) Project Course worked hands-on with batteries to potentially identify re-use applications that could improve Africa’s energy access problem.

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Degree programs

Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering (MSECE)

The 10-16 month MSECE program is for students who are interested in creating technology solutions not only for today, but for the future. Students are prepared to become engineering leaders through fundamental and hands-on courses in wireless networks, machine learning, data analytics, robotics, energy systems, internet of things, and software engineering.

Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)

The 16-20 month MSIT program strikes a fine balance between technology, business and innovation, preparing the next generation of ICT leaders in Africa. This program is for students interested in an interdisciplinary curriculum that covers key topics in data science, cyber security, software engineering and telecommunications among others.