Welcome to the African Studies Institute at the University of Georgia

The African Studies Institute at the University welcomes students, faculty, friends and visitors to participate in advancing the international aspects of teaching, research, service and outreach missions of the oldest federally chartered public university in the U.S.  To enrich the learning environment of its students, the primary mission of the Institute embraces:

• Enhancement of the teaching of courses with a rich African content;
• Initiation of new courses and degree programs in African Studies;
• Expansion of current and the creation of new studies abroad programs;
• Providing for and assisting student and faculty exchanges;
• Encouraging collaboration in research opportunities in and about Africa; and
• Developing continuing education and outreach programs between African institutions, other Georgia and U.S. institutions, and the University of Georgia.


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ASI supports faculty research activities on Africa. Research on Africa enhances the overall UGA curriculum.

Promote AFRICA

Through lectures and symposiums, ASI brings scholars and dignitaries to UGA with expertise on African Affairs.

The 18th Annual
Darl Snyder Lecture

Guest speaker:
Dr. Salibo Some

Thursday, March 4, 2010
10:00AM at the Georgia Center for Continuing Education

Study Abroad is the strongest component of the ASI annual activities. The number of students traveling to Africa has grown by 75% since the inaugural trip in 1998.

> Now Accepting Applications for the Group Project Abroad
Click Here for the Summer 2010 GPA Application