As part of its long-standing commitment to Africa’s digital transformation, Google is offering its premium AI subscription, Google AI Pro, for free to university students in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Rwanda, South Africa, and Zimbabwe for 12 months.
The package is to enhance their learning, research, and creative work, a statement from the tech giant disclosed.
It was stated that the offer is available to eligible students above years, and would be available for redemption for 60 days, from October 7, 2025, to December 9, 2025.
University students in eligible higher education institutions and countries can verify their status and activate the 12-month free plan by visiting gemini.google/students. The process is designed to be simple, requiring students to verify their status through various methods and to add or confirm a form of payment (without incurring any charges).
The Google AI Pro plan provides a comprehensive suite of tools designed for the demands of academic and creative life.
The Managing Director for Google in Sub-Saharan Africa, Mr Alex Okosi, said, “We are seeing a new wave of innovation in Africa, driven by the energy and ingenuity of our young people.
“By providing students with access to our most advanced AI tools, we want to empower them to not only excel in their studies but also to become critical builders and shapers of the future.
“This offer is about democratizing access to technology and giving African students the skills to compete and lead on a global stage.”
Through Google’s most capable model, Gemini 2.5 Pro, this initiative will equip the next generation of African leaders, innovators, and creators with fundamental AI literacy.
By placing powerful generative AI tools directly in the hands of students, Google is helping to prepare them for a workforce where AI proficiency is increasingly essential.