ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Sub-Saharan Africa Center
Advancing partnerships and impact across Sub-Saharan Africa - in Africa and in the United States.
Committed to Academic Excellence
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State is an esteemed R1 institution, which is the highest research ranking that Carnegie designates. This makes ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State one of the top 146 research universities in the U.S. The prestigious designation affirms ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’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, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï has 8 campuses spanning Northeast Ohio and several academic centers around the globe - such as New York City, Florence, Geneva, and Paris.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's supportive, welcoming environment and one-of-a-kind learning experiences.
With 116 nationalities on campus, ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State's students from Rwanda and find out what it's been like for them studying in ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï, 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 ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Sub-Saharan Africa Center, Kigali, Rwanda
Email: pniyonzi@kent.edu
Phone: +250 788 261 446
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ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï Rwanda - Featured Initiatives
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State has a long-standing and expanding partnership in Rwanda—culminating in the formal unveiling of the proposed ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State Rwanda on June 19, 2026.
ÌìÌì³Ô¹Ï State’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.
