Cambridge University Partners with Alsama for Refugee Education

Cambridge University and Alsama Project have signed an agreement to expand access to education for refugees and displaced youths, particularly in Nigeria. This partnership was announced during the Education World Forum and aims to develop the G12 qualification, an alternative credential for secondary school leavers.

The initiative targets the approximately 3.6 million forcibly displaced persons in Nigeria, where only nine percent of refugees globally access higher education, compared to a 42 percent global average. The G12 qualification will be first examined in February 2026 at the Shatila Refuge Camp in Beirut, Lebanon, where students will earn recognition for their learning outside formal school systems.

Jane Mann, Managing Director of Partnership Education at Cambridge, emphasized the importance of this initiative in helping displaced youth regain access to education and employment opportunities. Meik Ziervogel, Co-founder and CEO of Alsama Project, described the partnership as a significant step for displaced youth whose education is often unrecognized.