Excellence in Africa is an EPFL research centre whose DNA is digitisation and excellence in research, education and innovation across an entire continent: Africa.

Our projects

Junior Faculty Development

JFD fosters collaborations between Africa-based young professors and EPFL professors on projects addressing African and global challenges.

The programme 100 PhDs for Africa is one of three pillars of the EXAF initiative. It is designed to fund science and engineering graduates intending to complete a PhD at an African higher education institution.

African Cities Lab

The overall objective of the project is to create an African digital education Platform on urban development, offering quality MOOCs and online, continuing education training for professionals.

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News

Lou Tinan Ange-Laetitia TRA during her stay at EPFL in March 2024 - © 2024 EXAF/EPFL

100PhDs for Africa – Focus on Lou Tinan Ange-Laetitia TRA

19.12.24EPFL

We are proud to present the outstanding work of Lou Tinan Ange-Laetitia TRA, a member of the first cohort of 100PhDsforAfrica. Her innovative study makes a significant contribution to our understanding of health and environmental issues in urban Africa, illustrating the excellence of our PhD students' research and their impact on improving the living conditions of vulnerable populations.

4 élèves découvrent les studios d'enregistrement au CEDE - 2024 ©EXAF/EPFL

JOM 2024: Create your own educational video!

28.11.24EPFL

In a world full of opportunities, young people are often the driving force behind innovation. The Journée Osez les Métiers initiative embodies this belief by encouraging young people's curiosity and deconstructing professional stereotypes, to build a more diverse and inclusive future.

Masterclass des Maires Francophones: for sustainable cities

25.11.24EPFL

The Masterclass des Maires d'Afrique Francophone, which brought together leaders and experts from 7 to 9 November, was an enriching experience for the future of African cities and their sustainability.

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Partners across an entire continent

Carte Afrique projet par pays — @exaf – schematic map of exaf partners across Africa

Newsletter EXAF

Contact

Centre Excellence in Africa – EXAF

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