Empowering Africa’s Future through Design & Tech Education
Uvarsity is an ed-tech platform that provides African youth—especially beginners and mid-level talents—with in-demand design and tech skills, personalized mentorship, and job opportunities.
To bridge the gap between potential and opportunity by making high-quality, accessible, and affordable education available to all, regardless of internet access or financial means.
- Expert-led Courses in design, development, marketing & more
- Mentorship through local and global professionals
- Internships & Job Pathways linked to course completion
- Flexible Payment Options (Mobile Money, Installments, etc.)
- Low-bandwidth Learning and Offline Support
| Category | Description |
|---|---|
| Courses | Filterable library across UX, Branding, Dev, Motion, etc. |
| Hybrid Learning | Live + downloadable content |
| Mentorship | 1-on-1 and group support with community forums |
| Assessment | Quizzes, peer reviews, projects, and certifications |
| Job Matching | Internship/job board, resume builder |
| User Dashboard | Progress tracker, certificates vault |
| Admin Tools | User, course, and job listing management |
| Accessibility | Works on mobile, low-data, and multilingual (Phase 2) |
- Aspiring Designers/Developers – Seeking foundational skills
- Mid-Level Talent – Upskilling and career growth
- Mentors & Employers – Offering guidance and job opportunities
We used:
- Lean UX Canvas to define goals, user problems, and hypotheses
- Benchmarks from Coursera, Andela, AltSchool, and DesignLab
- Surveys & Interviews across Ghana, Nigeria, and Kenya
- Value Proposition Canvas to align the platform to real needs
| Needs | Gains | Pain Points | Solutions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Learn & upskill | Local + global relevance | High costs, no mentorship | Affordable + mentor-led courses |
| Get mentored | Practical experience | Poor internet & payment access | Low-data mode, mobile money |
| Job-ready | Real-world portfolios | No career pipeline | Direct internship/job matching |
- Frontend: React + TailwindCSS
- Backend: Node.js / NestJS
- Database: PostgreSQL / MongoDB
- Payments: Paystack, Flutterwave, Mobile Money
- Cloud: AWS or Supabase
- Communication: WhatsApp/Telegram API, Live Chat
- Languages: English (🇬🇧), French (🇫🇷), Hausa, Swahili (Phase 2)
We’re actively seeking:
- Developers
- Designers
- Mentors
- Content Creators
- Regional Ambassadors
- Sponsors & Donors
Want to contribute? Open an issue or apply to join
- Email: uvarsity@edu.africa (example)
- Website: [Coming Soon]
- Twitter / LinkedIn: @uvarsityafrica (optional)
MIT License – Open for collaboration and innovation.