Design Institutions in Afrika

BOTSWANA
UNIVERSITY OF BOTSWANA
Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture
Programmes being offered:
Bachelor of Industrial Design and Bachelor of Design & Technology Education, Graphic Design, Multimedia Design, Jewellery Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Art and Fashion Design

 

Limkokwing University of Technology
Gaborone, Botswana
Offers up to Ph.D in Design
Programmes being offered:
Professional Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design & Packaging Design Contact:
Contact Person >
GHANA

 

AsanSka University College of Design & Technology
Accra, Ghana.
Programmes being offered (BTech.):
  • Digital Media
  • Communication Media
  • Product Design
  • Fashion Design
  • Jewellery Design
Contact: https://aucdt.edu.gh/

 

Asheshi University
Berekuso, Ghana.
Programmes being offered (BSc):
  • Human Computer Interaction
  • Branding and Design,
  • Foundations of Design and Entrepreneurship
Contact: https://www.ashesi.edu.gh/

 

HO TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
  1. Department of Industrial Art
    HND Industrial Art with options in Graphic Design, Textiles, Painting, Ceramics and Sculpture.
    Contact: Samuel Kwame > skwame@htu.edu.gh
  2. Department of Fashion Design and Textiles
    HND Fashion Design and Textiles, BTech Fashion Design and Textiles Design
    Contact: Miss Elizabeth Obinnim > eobinnim@htu.edu.gh

 

Koforidua Technical University
Koforidua, Ghana.
Programmes being offered (HND, BTECH.):
  • Graphic Design
  • Fashion Design and Textiles
Contact: https://www.ktu.edu.gh/programmes/

 

Kumasi Technical University
Kumasi, Ghana.
Programmes being offered (BTECH.):
  • Communication Design
Contact: https://www.kstu.edu.gh/

 

KWAME NKRUMAH UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

 

Radford University College
Accra, Ghana.
Programmes being offered (BA.):
  • Graphic Design
  • Multimedia
Contact: https://ruc.edu.gh/

 

Takoradi Technical University
Takoradi, Ghana.
Programmes being offered (HND / BTECH / MTECH.):
  • Communication Design
Contact: https://ttu.edu.gh/

 

Tamale Technical University
Tamale, Ghana.
Programmes being offered (BTECH.):
  • Art and Design
Contact: https://tatu.edu.gh/degree-programmes/

 

University of Education, Winneba
Winneba, Ghana.
Programmes being offered (MPhil, BA, & Diploma):
  • Visual Communication Studies
  • Graphic Design
Contact: https://www.uew.edu.gh
KENYA
MACHAKOS UNIVERSITY
Department of Fashion Design and Marketing
  1. BSc: Fashion Design & Marketing
Under construction: MSc: Fashion Design; and PhD: Design
Contact: Prof. Mugendi K. M’RITHAA Mugendi.M@mksu.ac.ke | www.mksu.ac.ke

 

UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
School of the Arts and Design
  1. Bachelor of Arts in Design
  2. Bachelor of Interior Design (BID).
  3. Master of Arts in Design 4. PhD in Design.Contact: Dr. Lilac Osanjo, Director www.uonbi.ac.ke

 

Buruburu College of Fine Art
Kenya

 

Technical University of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya.

 

Kenyatta University
Nairobi, Kenya.
NIGERIA

UNIVERSITY OF PORT HARCOURT, PORT HARCOURT

 

Department of Fine Arts & Design

Programs offered:

  • BA Fine Arts and Design (with Specialisations in:
  1. Graphics Design
  2.  Ceramics Design
  3.  Textiles and Fashion Design.
  4.  Art History
  5.  Painting and Sculpture

 

FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, AKURE

Department of Industrial Design (Graphics, Ceramics and Textiles Options)

  1. B.Tech Industrial Design, PGD Industrial Design, M.Tech Industrial Design, PhD Industrial Design
    Contact: Dr. Olusegun Fatuyi
SOUTH AFRICA

UNIVERSITY OF JOHANNESBURG, JOHANNESBURG

 

Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture

Programmes being offered:

Diploma, BA, BA Hons, Master’s and PhD in the following Departments: Industrial Design, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Jewellery Design, Fine Art and Architecture

Contact: Faculty Administration – fadaadmin@uj.ac.za for Departmental contacts please visit:

https://www.uj.ac.za/faculties/fada/Pages/Contact-Us.aspx

Website of the faculty: www.uj.ac.za/fada

 

 

CAPE PENINSULA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, CAPE TOWN

 

Department of Architectural Technology and Interior Design

  1. Diploma in Interior Design
  2. Diploma in Architectural Technology.

    More qualification in process.

    Contact: Charlene Pietersen
    pietersenc@cput.ac.za

 

Department of Applied Design

  1. Diploma in Fashion Design
  2. Advanced Diploma in Fashion Design
  3. Diploma in Product Design
  4. Advanced Diploma in Industrial Design
  5. Diploma in Visual Communication Design
  6. Advanced Diploma in Visual Communication Design
  7. Diploma Jewellery Design & Manufacture
  8. PhD in Applied Arts: Design

    More qualification in process.

Contact: Munira Allie
alliem@cput.ac.za

 

 

Media Department

  1.  Diploma in Photography
  2. Diploma in Journalism
  3. Diploma in Film and Video

    More qualification in process.

Contact: Anita America
americaa@cput.ac.za

TANZANIA

 

University of Dar es Salaam
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Programmes being offered (Bachelor):
  • BA in Art and Design
  • BA in Music
Contact: Registrar – College of Humanities, P.O. Box 35091, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania https://www.udsm.ac.tz

 

Ardhi University (ARU)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Programmes being offered (Bachelor):
  • Interior Design
  • Architecture
Contact: Admissions Office, P.O. Box 35176, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. https://www.aru.ac.tz

 

School of IT (Dar es Salaam)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Programmes being offered (Certificate):
  • Graphic Design Courses
Contact: Course Coordinator, Online-based, South Africa & Dar es Salaam https://www.schoolofit.co.za/graphic-design-courses-dar-es-salaam/

 

College of Information Technology (CIT)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Programmes being offered (Diploma):
  • Diploma in Leadership & Management
Contact: Admissions Officer, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. https://cit.ac.tz

 

Ardhi Institute Tabora (ARITA)
Tabora, Tanzania.
Programmes being offered (Diploma):
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
Contact: Head of Department, P.O. Box 744, Tabora, Tanzania https://www.arita.ac.tz

 

Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST)
Mbeya, Tanzania.
Programmes being offered (Bachelor):
  • Architecture and
  • Art Design
Contact: Dean College of Architecture, P.O. Box 131, Mbeya, Tanzania. https://www.must.ac.tz

 

TaSUBa – Bagamoyo Institute of Arts and Culture
Bagamoyo, Tanzania.
Programmes being offered (Diploma):
  • Performing and Visual Arts
Contact: Head of Training, P.O. Box 64, Bagamoyo, Tanzania. https://www.tasuba.ac.tz

 

Karume Institute for Science and Technology
Zanzibar, Tanzania.
Programmes being offered (Diploma):
  • Digital Design and Development
Contact: N/A (see Tanzania NACTVET guide) https://nactvet.go.tz

 

Dar es Salaam Regional Vocational Services Centre (Temeke)
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Programmes being offered (Diploma):
  • Textile and Fashion Design
Contact: Centre Director, Temeke Municipal, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. N/A (see Tanzania VETA guide) https://www.veta.go.tz

 

Various (via TCU/NACTVET/VETA/Jamii)
Various Locations in Tanzania.
Programmes being offered (Certificate to Bachelor):
  • Accredited design-related programmes across universities and training institutes
Contact: https://www.tcu.go.tz | https://nactvet.go.tz | https://www.veta.go.tz | https://www.jamii.go.tz
UGANDA

1. Makarere University
 Kampala, Uganda.

Programmes being offered:
BIFA, BFA, BIAAD, BVCDM

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2. Kyambogo University
Kampala, Uganda.

Programmes being offered:

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3. Nkumba University, Entebbe, Uganda.

Programmes being offered:

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IDInstitution NameCountryCityQualificationSpecializations/CoursesWebsite
1Limkokwing University of TechnologyBotswanaGaboronePh.DProfessional Design, Graphic Design, Interior Design & Packaging Designhttps://www.limkokwing.net/botswana/academic/courses
2University of BotswanaBotswanaGaboronePhDDesign & Technology and Industrial Designhttps://www.ub.bw
3AsanSka University College of Design & TechnologyGhanaAccraBTechDigital Media, Communication Media,Product Design, Fashion Design & Jewellery Designhttps://aucdt.edu.gh/
4Ashesi UniversityGhanaBerekusoBScHuman Computer Interaction, Branding and Design, Foundations of Design and Entrepreneurshiphttps://www.ashesi.edu.gh/
5Ho Technical UniversityGhanaHo - Volta RegionHND, BTECHIndustrial Art - Graphic Designhttps://www.htu.edu.gh
6Koforidua Technical UniveristyGhanaKoforiduaHND, BTECHGraphic Design, Fashion Design & Textileshttps://www.ktu.edu.gh/programmes/
7Kumasi Technical UniversityGhanaKumasiBTECHCommunication Designhttps://www.kstu.edu.gh
8Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and TechnologyGhanaKumasiBA, MA & PhDArt, Design, Architechtureknust.edu.gh
9Radford University CollegeGhanaAccraBAGraphic Design, Multimediaruc.edu.gh/
10Takoradi Technical UniversityGhanaTakoradiHND / BTECH / MTECHCommunication Designhttps://ttu.edu.gh/
11Tamale Technical UniversityGhanaTamaleBTECHArt and Designhttps://tatu.edu.gh/degree-programmes/
12University of Cape CoastGhanaCape CoastBachelorCommunication Design, Painting and Sculpturehttps://www.ucc.edu.gh
13University of Education, WinnebaGhanaWinnebaMPhil, BA, & DiplomaVisual Communication Studies, Graphic Designhttps://www.uew.edu.gh
14Buruburu College of Fine ArtKenyaNairobi
15Kenyatta UniversityKenyaNairobi
16Machakos University (MksU)KenyaMachakosPh.DFashion Design, Interior Designwww.mksu.ac.ke
17The Technical University of KenyaKenyaNairobiCERTIFICATE, DIPTECH, BTECH, MTECH, PhDProduct & Industrial, Fashion, Communication, Environmental, Interactive Media, Graphic, Interior, Furniture, Rendering, Animation, Game Design, Web Design and Development, Mobile Application, Printing, Visual Artshttps://tukenya.ac.ke/index.php/tuk-faculties/other/department-of-creative-arts-and-media-dcam
18University of NairobiKenyaNairobiBA, MA, MPhil, MFA, PhDhttps://www.uonbi.ac.ke/
19Ahmadu Bello UniversityNigeriaZaria
20Jenniez School of African Interior DesignNigeriaLagosCertificate and DiplomaInterior Designhttps://www.jsaid.com.ng
21Niger Delta UniversityNigeriaWilberforce Island
22University of BeninNigeriaBenin CityBA, MA, MPhil, MFA, PhDFine and Applied Artshttps://uniben.edu.ng
23University of Port HarcourtNigeriaPort HarcourtBA, MA & PhDFine Arts & Design with specializations in Art History, Design History, Ceramics, Sculpture, Painting, Graphics & Communication Design, Textile Design & Fashion
24Yaba College of TechnologyNigeriaLagosHigher National Diploma (HND)Fine Art, Graphics, Industrial design, Fashionwww.yabatech.edu.ng
25BHC School of DesignSouth AfricaCape TownBA Diploma HCInterior Designhttps://designschool.co.za/
26CPUT (Cape Peninsula University of TechnologySouth AfricaCape TownPhDArchitecture, Fashion & Surface design, Film & Video, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Information Technology, Interior Design, Jewelry Design, Journalism, Photographyhttps://www.cput.ac.za/
27Design Academy of FashionSouth AfricaCape TownBA FashionFashionhttps://daf-academy.co.za
28Durban University of TechnologySouth AfricaDurbanMA (?)Drama, Fashion & Textiles, Fine Art, Jewellry Design, Video Technology, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Photographyhttps://www.dut.ac.za/
29Greenside Design CenterSouth AfricaJohannesburg, Cape Town, MidrandBA HonoursGraphic, Multimedia, Interior Designdesigncenter.co.za
30IIE-VegaSouth AfricaJohannesburg, Cape Town, Pretoria, Durban, OnlineHonours in Design Leadership, Phd Brand LeadershipCommunication Design, Experience Design, Game Design and Development, Digital Marketing, Brand Management, Brand Communication, Interior Design, Copy Writing, Design Leadershiphttps://www.vegaschool.com/
31Institute of Media, Strategy and DesignSouth AfricaJohannesburgNational Higher CertificateDesign, Strategy, Technology, Soft Skillswww.imsd.co.za
32Institute of Media, Strategy and DesignSouth AfricaMultipleCertificateVisual Communication Design and Fine Artshttps://imsd.co.za
33North West UniversitySouth AfricaPotchefstroomPhDGraphic Designhttps://www.nwu.ac.za/
34Open WindowSouth AfricaPretoriaBA HonorsVisual Communication, Creative Technologies, Animation Arts, Film Artshttps://www.openwindow.co.za/
35Red & Yellow SchoolSouth AfricaCape TownBADigital Marketing, Graphic Design, User Centred Design, Marketing and Advertising, Visual Communication, Digital Content, 2D Animation, Copywriting, Marketinghttps://www.redandyellow.co.za/
36Stellenbosch AcademySouth AfricaStellenboschHonoursVisual Communication, Photography, Drawinghttps://www.stellenboschacademy.co.za/
37Stellenbosch UniversitySouth AfricaStellenboschPhD (Visual Arts)Visual Communication, Jewellry Design, Fine Artshttp://www.sun.ac.za/english
38Tshwane University of TechnologySouth AfricaPretoriaPhDPhotography, Integrated Communication Design, Motion Picture Production, Interior Design, Fine Art, Fashion Design, Performing Artshttps://www.tut.ac.za/
39University of JohannesburgSouth AfricaJohannesburgPhDJewellry Design, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Multimedia Design, Architecture, Interior Design, Fine Arthttps://www.uj.ac.za/
40University of PretoriaSouth AfricaPretoriaPhDVisual Studies, Fine Arts, Information Design, Multimedia, Architecturehttps://www.up.ac.za/
41Villioti Fashion InstituteSouth AfricaJohannesburgBA Fashion, Diploma, HCFashionhttps://villioti.co.za
42Ardhi Institute Tabora (ARITA)TanzaniaTaboraDiplomaGraphic Arts and Printinghttps://www.arita.ac.za
43Ardhi University (ARU)TanzaniaDar es SalaamBachelorInterior Design, Architecturehttps://www.aru.ac.tz
44College of Information Technology (CIT)TanzaniaDar es SalaamDiplomaDiploma in Leadership & Managementhttps://cit.ac.tz
45Dar es Salaam Regional Vocational Services Centre (Temeke)TanzaniaDar es SalaamDiplomaTextile and Fashion DesignN/A (see VETA guide)
46Karume Institute for Science and TechnologyTanzaniaZanzibarDiplomaDigital Design and DevelopmentN/A (see NACTVET guide)
47Mbeya University of Science and Technology (MUST)TanzaniaMbeyaBachelorArchitecture and Art Designhttps://www.must.ac.tz
48School of IT (Dar es Salaam)TanzaniaDar es SalaamCertificateGraphic Design Courseshttps://www.schoolofit.co.za/graphic-design-courses-dar-es-salaam/
49TaSUBa – Bagamoyo Institute of Arts and CultureTanzaniaBagamoyoDiplomaPerforming and Visual Artshttps://www.tasuba.ac.tz
50University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM)TanzaniaDar es SalaamBachelorBA in Art and Design, BA in Musichttps://www.udsm.ac.tz
51Various (via TCU/NACTVET/VETA/Jamii)TanzaniaVariousCertificate to BachelorAccredited design-related programmes across universities and training instituteshttps://www.tcu.go.tz | https://nactvet.go.tz | https://www.veta.go.tz | https://www.jamii.go.tz
52Kyambogo UniversityUgandaKampala
53Makerere UniversityUgandaKampalaBIFA, BFA, BIAAD, BVCDM
54Nkumba UniversityUgandaEntebbe
55SASA College of Industrial DesignUgandaLuweruTwo-year diplomaIndustrial designhttps://unche.or.ug/institution/sasa-college-of-industrial-design/
56Chinhoyi University of TechnologyZimbabweChinhoyiBA HonoursBA in fine art, Bsc In Visual & Multimedia Design, Bsc IN Clothing fashion design, Bsc in Creative and Industrial Designhttps://www.cut.ac.zw
57National Gallery of Zimbabwe, School of Visual Arts and DesignZimbabweHarareNational Gallery Certificate, HEXCOVisual arts and design