The Centre for African and International Studies (CAIS) is an academic and research centre under the Faculty of Arts in the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, University of Cape Coast. The Centre was established in 2014 following the restructuring of the former Department of African Studies. The restructuring was intended to broaden the Centre's academic and research focus, enhance its relevance to contemporary African and global issues, and strengthen its contribution to policy-oriented research.
The Centre is committed to advancing scholarship on Africa and its engagement with the wider world through teaching, research, community engagement, and international collaboration. It provides students with a multidisciplinary understanding of African societies, cultures, politics, development, diplomacy, and international relations while promoting African-centred approaches to addressing development challenges.