Enabling King's College London and its African partners to provide talented young people with world-class education — empowering them to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.
Established in 2023, the Afe Babalola Centre enables King's College London and its network of partners to provide young Africans with access to education and opportunities they would otherwise not have. The vision is based on the power of education to empower Africa's talented young people to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world.
Funded by the Nigerian philanthropist and lawyer, Aare Afe Babalola, the Centre is supporting Africa's best minds to become local, national and global leaders. The Centre is home to a sustainable programme of global education and collaboration to share best practice, develop new approaches to learning, and benefit generations to come.
Opening pathways to education for talented young Africans facing barriers to direct university entry.
Co-created with universities, governments and community organisations across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Bridging international higher education with the realities and aspirations of African learners.
A sustainable programme of collaboration and innovation to benefit generations to come.
The Centre is funded by Aare Afe Babalola, one of Nigeria's most distinguished lawyers and philanthropists. His commitment to education, justice and African development has made it possible for the Centre to pursue its mission of opening world-class educational pathways for talented young Africans.
Through this partnership with King's College London, his vision is being realised — providing Africa's best minds with internationally recognised education while keeping them rooted in the knowledge and challenges of their own communities.
The Afe Babalola Centre for Transnational Education is established at King's College London to expand access to quality education across Sub-Saharan Africa.
The Afe Babalola Postgraduate Certificate in Online Learning & Teaching opens, supporting African educators to develop digital pedagogy skills.
The Foundation Certificate in Applied Health launches — an innovative pathway for learners aged 18–25 into higher education in health sciences.
Continued growth of programmes and partnerships with African universities, regulatory bodies and governments to strengthen progression routes.
Design and deliver innovative online programmes that are mobile-first, academically rigorous and relevant to African contexts.
Partner with African universities, regulators and governments to co-create educational pathways grounded in local realities.
Build transnational learning communities connecting students across Africa with King's College London.
Develop new approaches to online learning and student support that can be adapted and scaled across the continent.
Support career development and HE progression for talented young people facing barriers to direct university entry.
The Centre is growing its portfolio to meet the needs of learners at different stages across Sub-Saharan Africa.
An innovative pathway from school to higher education in health sciences. Designed for talented young people in Sub-Saharan Africa with a 100% fee waiver for successful applicants.
View Programme DetailsProfessional development for African academics, building expertise in digital pedagogy, online course design and transnational education delivery.
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