Google has announced the expansion of its AI-powered learning tools across Africa, offering eligible higher education students in 27 countries 12 months of Google AI Plus at no cost.
The offer is available to students in countries including Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa. It will give them access to Google’s Gemini AI tools, higher usage limits and 400GB of cloud storage across Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos.
Students can use the tools to support research, coursework, revision and other academic tasks, subject to Google’s eligibility and student verification requirements.
AI tools built for learning
The Google AI Plus student experience includes a dedicated Student Hub within Gemini, where students can organise their studies, create practice quizzes and explore different learning approaches.
Students can also use Study Notebooks to upload lecture notes, syllabi and other course materials. Gemini can then help break down complex topics, identify knowledge gaps and create tailored lessons and quizzes.
Other tools include interactive visualisations, including 3D models and simulations, as well as Gemini Live with Deep Research. This allows students to discuss research topics conversationally and generate multi-step research reports.
Google said the tools are intended to help students develop deeper understanding rather than simply provide answers to academic questions.
“This Google AI Plus student offer reflects our commitment to making advanced AI tools more accessible to Africa’s next generation of learners and innovators,” said Alex Okosi, Managing Director for Google in Africa.
How students can access the offer
Eligible students can verify their status through SheerID and claim or renew the offer through Google’s student AI programme.
The offer is available across 27 African countries: Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Mali, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
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