African Institute for Mathematical Sciences — Cameroon
Empowering Africa's next generation of scientists, technologists, and innovators
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## 🌍 About AIMS Cameroon
**AIMS Cameroon** (African Institute for Mathematical Sciences) is a Centre of Excellence for postgraduate training in mathematical sciences, research, and public engagement in STEM. Established in **2013** in Limbe, Cameroon, with the support of the Government of Cameroon, AIMS Cameroon is the **fourth centre** of the pan-African AIMS Global Network.
> *"Our vision is to see a prosperous Africa, propelled by innovative education and mathematical science."*
AIMS is endorsed by **NEPAD**, the **African Union**, and **TED** as an idea big enough to change the world. The pan-African network spans five Centres of Excellence across South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, and Rwanda — with **over 2,200 graduates** now active in data science, research, entrepreneurship, education, and ICT globally.
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## 🎯 Our Mission & Values
> **Mission** — Empower talented young Africans to be creative leaders in science and technology.
🏆 Excellence
⚖️ Equity & Inclusion
🌍 Pan-Africanism
🤝 Integrity
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## 📚 Academic Programmes
### 🎓 Master's in Mathematical Sciences
| Programme | Duration | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| **Structured Master's** | 10 months | Research-oriented, full scholarship |
| **Co-operative (Co-op) Master's** | 18 months | Industry work placements |
| **African Master's in Machine Intelligence (AMMI)** | — | AI & Machine Learning specialisation |
All students receive **full scholarships** including accommodation, continuous access to computing, internet, and electricity, and close interaction with full-time tutors and visiting professors from across the globe.
### 📐 Teacher Training Programme (TTP)
A gender-responsive programme designed to improve learning outcomes in mathematics for secondary school students in Cameroon. The TTP bridges the gap between world-class mathemat …