Clone of Partnerships
Kent State University’s work in Rwanda is built on a foundation of long-term collaboration and shared priorities in education, workforce development and global engagement.
The partnership has evolved through sustained engagement with government ministries, higher education institutions and industry leaders to support Rwanda’s national development goals and expand global academic exchange.
In January 2023, Dr. Marcello Fantoni, Vice President for Global Education, met with H.E. President Paul Kagame to expand academic cooperation, building on existing initiatives across multiple sectors.
Partners
- Ministry of Education (MINEDUC)
- Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM)
- Ministry of Health
- Higher Education Council (HEC)
- University of Rwanda
- Rwanda National Police
- RwandAir
- Kepler College
Our Approach
The partnership focuses on:
- Academic collaboration and program development
- Workforce training and skills development
- Industry engagement and applied learning
- Global research and knowledge exchange
Rwanda National Police
The Rwanda National Police send students to Kent State to pursue graduate studies—including master’s and doctoral programs—in Computer Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), and Peace and Conflict Studies.
Rwanda National Police
The Rwanda National Police send students to Kent State to pursue graduate studies—including master’s and doctoral programs—in Computer Science, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL), and Peace and Conflict Studies.