Kent State University and Rwanda have partnered to advance education, workforce development and the creative economy in the region. This partnership boasts strategic academic collaborations, sponsored student programs, aviation partnerships, government training initiatives and education-abroad opportunities built through collaboration with Rwanda's government and institutions.
Partnership with Rwanda Opens Up Opportunities for Students and Alumni
Students from Rwanda Take Flight in Kent
Five Kent State University students from Rwanda studying to become professional pilots flew a plane for the first time on June 3. Kent State is known for producing much-needed and well-trained pilots for the country’s main aviation provider, RwandAir.
Read MoreInvesting in a Fashionable Future
Kent State Rwanda and its School of Fashion is expanding the university's global impact with an ambitious new initiative in Rwanda aimed to empower Africa's next generation of designers, entrepreneurs and industry leaders while strengthening the continent's growing fashion economy.
Read MoreJoin Kent State for an Adventure to Rwanda
In October 2027, a small group of Kent State alumni and friends are traveling to Rwanda, a country that offers an unprecedented wildlife experience alongside a rich history of reconciliation, environmental policy leadership, public health and entrepreneurship. Sign up to learn more about this trip, which will include the opening of the Kent State Fashion Program in Rwanda and a tour of the home of the Kent State Aeronautics Program.
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Updated: Friday, June 26, 2026 04:41 PM
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Bob Christy