Africa University: Statistics

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#3387 of 14,131 In the World
#95 of 1,104 In Africa
#2 of 18 In Zimbabwe
#1 of 2 In Mutare
#2016 of 2,279 For Critical Care Nursing
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Quick Review

Religion
Christian
Acceptance rate
50%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
africau.edu
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate50%
Admissions RequirementsGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE) with passes at Advanced ('A') level in relevant subjects and passes in 5 subjects at Ordinary ('O') level
Academic CalendarAugust 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 851 scientific papers with 5,863 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Sociology, Law, Geography and Cartography, Economics, and Pathology.

Publications
851
Citations
5,863

Africa University majors

by publication & citation count

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
607 / 4,607
Medicine
497 / 4,133
Biology
456 / 3,355
Political Science
414 / 2,625
Environmental Science
394 / 2,903
Sociology
385 / 3,296
Law
362 / 2,478
Geography and Cartography
284 / 1,995
Economics
271 / 2,166
Pathology
252 / 2,811
Philosophy
250 / 1,213
Psychology
249 / 1,497
Computer Science
223 / 1,492
History
216 / 1,627
Business
202 / 809
Development Studies
201 / 1,722
Genetics
194 / 1,001
Chemistry
193 / 1,406
Archaeology
193 / 1,462
Engineering
190 / 1,066
Public Health
178 / 2,507
Ecology
161 / 1,690
Mathematics
153 / 1,707
Physics
152 / 887
Immunology
148 / 623
Geology
144 / 761
Demography
139 / 2,066
Linguistics
136 / 676
Psychiatry
136 / 849
Biochemistry
128 / 1,020
Statistics
122 / 1,574
Nursing
106 / 1,146
Paleontology
102 / 459
Family medicine
98 / 629
Quantum and Particle physics
88 / 589
Art & Design
88 / 232
Management
87 / 416
Virology
85 / 480
Anthropology
84 / 410
Marketing
80 / 353

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
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 31 161
2017 29 189
2018 16 203
2019 49 264
2020 76 427
2021 83 751
2022 71 783
2023 77 841
2024 84 799
2025 174 764
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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

  1. Tonderai Kasu

    Tonderai Kasu
    Born in
    Zimbabwe Flag Zimbabwe
    Occupations
    municipal clerkofficialbusiness consultantresearcherphilanthropist
    Biography

    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

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