Africa University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3988 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #115 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #2 of 18 | In Zimbabwe |
| #1 of 2 | In Mutare |
| #3363 of 4,084 | For Nursing |
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 515 scientific papers with 2,829 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Environmental Science, Medicine, Law, Biology, Geography and Cartography, Economics, and Philosophy.
Africa University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 4 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | 5 | 2 |
| 2001 | 4 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 | 19 |
| 2003 | 6 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 9 |
| 2005 | 4 | 7 |
| 2006 | 3 | 10 |
| 2007 | 3 | 23 |
| 2008 | 2 | 24 |
| 2009 | 7 | 22 |
| 2010 | 5 | 22 |
| 2011 | 13 | 43 |
| 2012 | 9 | 50 |
| 2013 | 17 | 57 |
| 2014 | 27 | 80 |
| 2015 | 20 | 96 |
| 2016 | 21 | 109 |
| 2017 | 22 | 138 |
| 2018 | 11 | 162 |
| 2019 | 47 | 212 |
| 2020 | 61 | 265 |
| 2021 | 71 | 368 |
| 2022 | 62 | 489 |
| 2023 | 60 | 512 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Undergraduate 2,800 per annum; Graduate, 135 per credit hour (USD) |
|---|
Africa University has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
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 | Accountancy, Agriculture, Art Education, Arts and Humanities, Business Administration, Business Education, Computer Science, Economics, Education, Health Administration, Information Technology, Management, Marketing, Natural Resources, Nursing, Science Education, Social Sciences, Theology |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Degree - Honours | Psychology, Sociology |
| Postgraduate Diploma | Education, Government, Peace and Disarmament |
| Master Degree | Agricultural Business, Animal Husbandry, Business Administration, Child Care and Development, Crop Production, Educational Administration, Family Studies, Government, Human Rights, Peace and Disarmament, Private Law, Public Administration, Public Health, Religious Studies, Social Sciences, Theology |
| Master of Philosophy | Agricultural Business, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Natural Resources |
| Doctorate | Agricultural Business, Animal Husbandry, Crop Production, Government, Leadership, Peace and Disarmament |
Notable alumni
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Tonderai Kasu
- Born in
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Zimbabwe - Occupations
- directorchief executive officerphilanthropistresearcherbusiness consultant
- Biography
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Tonderai Kasu is a community leader in Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe. A medical doctor by training, he is the substantive Director of Health and Environmental Services for Chitungwiza, and has been the Acting Town Clerk or Acting Chief Executive, of the Chitungwiza Town Council.
Africa University faculties and divisions
| College : Business, Peace, Leadership and Governance | Business Administration, Government, Leadership, Peace and Disarmament |
|---|---|
| College : Health Sciences, Agriculture and Natural Resources | Agriculture, Health Sciences |
| College : Social Sciences, Theology, Humanities and Education | Arts and Humanities, Education, Social Sciences, Theology |
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 Zimbabwe Mutare, Manicaland Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| City population | 188,000 |