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QS World University Rankings: Africa 2026 - Find out more

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Join us for an exciting pre-launch webinar that marks a new chapter in the world of higher education rankings—the inaugural Africa Region Ranking by QS! This is more than just a webinar; it's your invitation to be part of a transformative journey in celebrating academic excellence across the continent.
 
Discover how QS is committed to recognizing and fostering excellence in higher education globally. Learn how our core mission is reflected in this ranking for the vibrant and diverse universities across Africa.
 
Unpacking the Methodology
Get an insider’s view into the robust QS World University Rankings: Africa Region methodology. We’ll unravel the story behind each carefully selected indicator, explaining its significance and the role it plays in truly capturing the essence of higher education quality and institutional performance.
 
Eligibility and Excellence
Ever wondered what it takes to be part of this prestigious ranking? We’ll guide you through the eligibility requirements and offer insights into what makes an institution exceptional on both national and international scales. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of what constitutes academic excellence and how it can be measured and showcased.
 
Reflect and Engage
Reflect on the current landscape of higher education throughout Africa with us—what are its strengths and where does its potential lie? Engage in a lively discussion and bring your own insights to the table as we envision a brighter future for African universities.
Our Panel Member - Ashwin Fernandes

Dr Ashwin Fernandes is the Executive Director for Africa, Middle East, and South Asia at QS. He works closely with institutions across the regions to better understand the local context and to support the drive for excellence and capacity building.

During his professional engagement, he has met with senior leaders from the region and is often invited to speak at several conferences and events on university rankings, ratings, education, higher education etc. He has been a panellist on various discussion forums and presented his recommendations on thought provoking topics related to higher education.

Dr Fernandes championed the need for an independent rankings framework for the Arab Region and hence was instrumental in developing the QS Arab Region University Rankings in 2014/15. He also founded India’s first nationwide private sector evaluation framework called QS I-GAUGE.
Our Panel Member - Sam Duke

A rankings specialist with experience running and marketing magazines, guides, and qualitative and quantitative research projects, including rankings and awards, across a variety of sectors. Responsible for the design of the QS Rankings methodologies and frameworks, and building their influence through sector engagement and partnerships. 
Our Panel Member - Wesley Siqueira

Wesley is a specialist in strategies and policies for promoting countries as study destinations, especially across the EHEA. He has extensive experience with international student recruitment activities and events, both online and offline. At QS, his main scope is revealing the impact of the latest global higher education trends on our World University Rankings. Wesley holds a BA in International Relations from the Damas Faculty of Christian Instruction, Brazil and an MA in International Public Affairs from the University of Bucharest, Romania.

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