Student Life at TauU
More than a degree. It’s a journey of growth, connection, and becoming.At TauU, student life goes beyond screens and logins. We may be a fully online university, but we’re also a living, breathing community where students co-create their experience, support one another, and grow into the leaders they were always meant to be.
Our student life philosophy is built around three pillars: Belong. Grow. Lead.
Learn Anywhere, Grow Everywhere
TauU’s flexible online learning model lets you study from anywhere—Cape Town, Hong Kong, Kigali, Rio, Rome or even a beachside café in Zanzibar. You can travel, work, and study—all at the same time. And with our Learning in the Workplace and Projects modules, you don’t have to wait until after you graduate to explore the world. You can choose to complete your work-integrated learning in another country, apply your learning in new contexts, and build a global portfolio.
Want to work at a health NGO in Nairobi or a social innovation hub in Dakar? With TauU, that counts.
Launch Ideas That Matter
We believe in learning through doing—and doing with impact. That’s why we encourage students to:
Start virtual clubs, student-led NGOs, and purpose-driven movements
Solve real-world problems through interdisciplinary collaboration
Launch entrepreneurial ventures with support from our TauU Entrepreneurship Hub
Our Entrepreneurship Hub gives you access to resources, mentorship, and a collaborative platform to pitch ideas, recruit fellow TauU students, and build your team across borders.
Whether you’re developing an app to support rural healthcare, a social media campaign for mental wellness, or a sustainable fashion brand—you’ll find support, collaborators, and encouragement here.
Belong: A Community That Moves With You
Whether you're studying from Johannesburg, Kampala, Shenzen, Hanoi, Lisbon, Nairobi, or anywhere across the world, you’re never alone. TauU’s virtual campus is designed to foster connection—from community forums and peer groups to collaborative learning spaces.
Virtual Hangouts: Connect with fellow students through topic-based chat groups, wellness sessions, and storytelling circles.
Student Hubs: Join or start a community based on your program, career goals, or interests—each one led by students and supported by mentors.
Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity in all forms. Our community is proudly inclusive, globally engaged, and open to all.
Bring the Lion Out in You
We don’t believe in waiting for the “real world” to start after graduation. At TauU, you lead now. You shape your learning, contribute to university decisions, and support your fellow students.
Student Voice in Governance: Serve on feedback panels, curriculum review teams, and decision-making forums.
Mentorship & Support Networks: Be mentored—and become a mentor. Share your journey, build confidence, and lead with care.
Skills for the 21st Century: Through projects, reflection, and collaboration, you’ll develop the soft skills employers value most: communication, empathy, systems thinking, digital fluency, and adaptability.
