Africa University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3874 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #112 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 18 | In Zimbabwe |
| #1 of 2 | In Mutare |
| #2108 of 2,328 | For Gender Studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- africau.edu
- Languages
- English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 50% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | General Certificate of Education (GCE) with passes at Advanced ('A') level in relevant subjects and passes in 5 subjects at Ordinary ('O') level |
| Academic Calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
We've calculated the 50% acceptance rate for Africa University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
Africa University has published 707 scientific papers with 5,267 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Medicine, Sociology, Biology, Law, Geography and Cartography, Economics, and Philosophy.
Africa University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 6 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 2 | 5 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 | 4 | 6 |
| 1997 | 4 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 | 2 |
| 1999 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | 5 | 7 |
| 2001 | 4 | 6 |
| 2002 | 2 | 24 |
| 2003 | 6 | 7 |
| 2004 | 3 | 14 |
| 2005 | 6 | 19 |
| 2006 | 3 | 21 |
| 2007 | 4 | 33 |
| 2008 | 3 | 38 |
| 2009 | 7 | 35 |
| 2010 | 6 | 31 |
| 2011 | 13 | 61 |
| 2012 | 11 | 68 |
| 2013 | 20 | 79 |
| 2014 | 34 | 115 |
| 2015 | 28 | 121 |
| 2016 | 30 | 161 |
| 2017 | 29 | 189 |
| 2018 | 16 | 203 |
| 2019 | 49 | 264 |
| 2020 | 76 | 427 |
| 2021 | 83 | 750 |
| 2022 | 71 | 783 |
| 2023 | 78 | 845 |
| 2024 | 81 | 796 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Africa University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor Degree - Honours | Accountancy, Administration, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Artificial Intelligence, Arts and Humanities, Biomedicine, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Communication Studies, Community Development, Community Health, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Studies, Gender Studies, Health Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Laboratory Techniques, Labour and Industrial Relations, Law, Management, Marketing, Mathematics, Media Studies, Natural Resources, Preschool Education, Psychology, Public Administration, Religion, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Software Engineering, Translation and Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Education |
| Master Degree | Accountancy, Agricultural Business, Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Computer Science, Crop Production, Development Studies, Education, Educational Administration, Educational Technology, Entrepreneurship, Government, Human Rights, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Leadership, Peace and Disarmament, Private Law, Public Administration, Public Health, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Theology, Welfare and Protective Services |
| Master of Philosophy | Agricultural Business, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Natural Resources, Public Health |
| Doctorate | Child Care and Development, Government, Law, Leadership, Peace and Disarmament, Public Health |
Notable alumni
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Tonderai Kasu
- Born in
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Zimbabwe - Occupations
- physicianacademicmunicipal clerkofficialbusiness consultant
- Biography
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Tonderai Kasu is a community and corporate leader in Zimbabwe. A medical doctor by training, he was the substantive Director of Health and Environmental Services for Chitungwiza, and has been the Acting Town Clerk or Acting Chief Executive, of the Chitungwiza Municipality.
Africa University faculties and divisions
| Campus : Harare | Business Administration, Government, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Leadership |
|---|---|
| College : Business, Peace, Leadership and Governance | Accountancy, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Government, Leadership, Management, Peace and Disarmament |
| College : Engineering and Applied Sciences | Computer Engineering |
| College : Health, Agriculture and Natural Sciences | Agriculture, Biomedicine, Environmental Studies, Laboratory Techniques, Natural Resources, Nursing, Public Health |
| College : Social Sciences, Theology, Humanities and Education | Arts and Humanities, Education, International Relations and Diplomacy, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work, Theology |
| School : Law | Law, Private Law, Public Law |
General information
| Alternative names | AU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Accreditation | Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE) |
| Motto | Investing in Africa's Future |
| Colors | red, black, white |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Fairview Road (Off Nyanga Road) P.O. Box 1320 Old Mutare Mutare, Manicaland Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| City population | 225,000 |