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Partners
Education is most effective when government, business, and academic leaders work together. WorldQuant University seeks and supports collaboration.
A Shared Vision of Global Impact
Whether you’re building high-performing teams, investing in workforce development, or shaping the next generation of global leaders, WorldQuant University is your strategic partner. We can provide your organization with job-ready talent and scalable educational solutions to upskill and develop your workforce. I welcome the opportunity to connect and explore future collaborations.
Dr. Gbemi Disu
Senior Vice President, Global Partner Development
A Talent Pipeline for the World
Together we can make quant and technical skills accessible with scalable, customizable, applied academic programs. Hire our graduates and certified learners or partner with us to develop talent within your organization. Fill out the interest form below to start the process.
Industry and Government Opportunities
- Recruitment: Attract bright minds. Tap into our diverse and global talent pipeline.
- Retention: Foster loyalty, increase job satisfaction, and provide career advancement paths for your employees with professional development programs from WorldQuant University. Customized education and training solutions are available.
- Reputation: Collaborate with a purpose-driven organization and help drive opportunities for equitable advancement.
Academic Opportunities
- Dual degrees: Students can earn credentials from their home institution and WorldQuant University.
- Program preparation: Our applied labs can prepare students for your graduate degrees.
- 3+1 programs: Give your students a path to a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in four years.
- Blended learning: Students can receive world-class online instruction on our platform while attending in-person classes on your campus.
WorldQuant University Partners
WorldQuant University collaborates with more than 40 government, industry, and social sector organizations in 13 countries. Together we are developing a diverse group of learners by making quant and technical skills accessible worldwide. List current through August 11, 2026.
Kwame Nkrumah University
WorldQuant University Senior VP Gbemi Disu, second from left, visits Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) on June 1, 2026, in Kumasi, Ghana.
Equity Group
Equity Group Foundation and WorldQuant University sign a Memorandum of Understanding on Sept. 25, 2025, creating a framework for cooperative activities.
Innovations for Poverty Action
WorldQuant University Senior VP Gbemi Disu, center, meets Sophie Mushimiyimana and Cassien Havugimana of Innovations for Poverty Action in Kigali, Rwanda, in May 2026.
European Union in Rwanda
From left, Lucy Nshuti Mbabazi, Managing Director at Better Than Cash Alliance; Yvonne Manzi Makolo, CEO at RwandAir; WorldQuant University Senior VP Gbemi Disu; and Her Excellency Belen Calvo Uyarra, Ambassador of the European Union to Rwanda, meet in Kigali, Rwanda, in May 2026.
Kuramo Capital Limited
WorldQuant University Senior VP Gbemi Disu, left, meets Kuramo Capital Partner Labi Williams on May 26, 2026, in Lagos, Nigeria,
Visiola Foundation
WorldQuant University CEO John Endrud and Senior VP Gbemi Disu meet Lade Araba, President and Founder of Visiola Foundation, in Kenya in September 2025.
Business Professionals Network
WorldQuant University Senior VP Gbemi Disu, left, meets Alice Nkulikiyinka, Country Director of the Business Professionals Network in Rwanda, in May 2026.
Tanzania Institute of Bankers
WorldQuant University and the Tanzania Institute of Bankers (TIOB) sign a partnership agreement on Sept. 10, 2025, in Dar es Salaam.
Partnership News
WorldQuant University Launches First-Ever Fundraising Campaign, Horizon 2036, As It Begins Its Second Decade of Global …
Effort will expand academic offering, support, and access to in-demand skills in AI, quantitative finance, and beyond
WASHINGTON, D.C. (July 1, 2026)—As it celebrates 10 years of transforming access to …
Sazience Technology and WorldQuant University Launch Academy to Build Africa’s Next Generation of Data Science Talent
WASHINGTON, DC (Oct. 29, 2025) — A new co-op program between WorldQuant University and Sazience Technology will give selected learners a chance to show their skills in real-time while they study. On …
Equity Group Foundation and WorldQuant University Announce Strategic Partnership to Enhance Educational Opportunities
NEW YORK - Equity Group Foundation (EGF) and WorldQuant University (WQU) have partnered to advance educational opportunities and foster innovation in quantitative learning in East and Central Africa …
"Together with WorldQuant University, we will build skills and capacity in Africa that enable a socioeconomic transformation. We will build skills that work for the continent and that work for the global community."
Ozonia Ojielo
United Nations Resident Coordinator in Rwanda
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