Ultimately African Excellence is committed to producing highly qualified future managers and leaders through providing essential training to African candidates. This is facilitated by establishing university Centres of international standing in the framework of a partnership between German Institutions of Higher Education and regional universities.  The African Excellence programme seeks to significantly contribute to the quality and relevance of selected disciplines at African universities, to create research capacities and to establish networks between African universities as well as research institutes, including German partners.  Students at the Centres of African Excellence have the opportunity to enjoy an excellent, cutting-edge education in line with international standards. At the same time, an environment conducive to sustainable research will be fostered, offering favourable conditions for international partnerships. The aim is for each Centre to have a transregional impact. Find more information about the DAAD programme African Excellence by visiting the About African Excellence.