Google is expanding access to its AI-powered learning tools across Africa, offering eligible higher education students in 27 countries one year of Google AI Plus at no cost.
The offer gives university and college students 12 months of access to Google AI Plus, including Gemini Omni, higher usage limits in Gemini and 400 GB of cloud storage across Google Drive, Gmail and Google Photos.
Students can use Gemini and Google’s AI-powered learning tools to support research, coursework, revision and other academic tasks. The offer is available in markets including Kenya, Nigeria and South Africa, alongside 24 other African countries, subject to eligibility requirements.
Students can claim the offer through Google’s student program.
The expansion comes as higher education students across Africa navigate different academic calendars, with some preparing for a new academic year while others are already midway through their studies. Google said the initiative is intended to give students greater access to technology that can support learning throughout their academic journey.
The new offer follows Google’s Gemini Student promotion launched last year. Students who previously claimed the offer can renew their access for another 12 months, subject to re-verification.
“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. “Higher education requires students to research deeply, solve complex problems and continuously build new skills.”
“As AI becomes an increasingly important tool for learning and work, we want to enable more students across Africa to access the resources they need to explore ideas, build knowledge and prepare for the future,” Okosi said.
AI Tools for Students
Google said its AI learning tools are designed to help students work through complex topics, explore ideas and develop a deeper understanding of their subjects rather than simply provide answers.
The Google AI Plus student experience includes a dedicated Student Hub within Gemini, where students can organize their studies, create practice quizzes and explore different learning approaches.
Students can also use Study Notebooks to upload course materials such as lecture notes, syllabi and reading materials. Gemini can use those materials to break down topics, identify potential knowledge gaps and create tailored lessons and quizzes.
Other tools include interactive visualizations that can generate 3D models, simulations, tables and other visual elements to help students understand complex concepts across different subjects.
Students can also use Gemini Live for conversational discussions about research and launch Deep Research reports that conduct multi-step research in the background.
Google’s broader AI learning experiences allow students to explore concepts, practice what they have learned and work through visual problems and diagrams.
Availability Across 27 African Countries
Eligible higher education students can verify their student status through SheerID and claim or renew the 12-month Google AI Plus offer through Google’s student program.
The offer is available to eligible students in 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.
Students can check eligibility and access Google’s student AI program through the company’s dedicated student portal.