Reformed Church University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #9746 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #461 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #12 of 18 | In Zimbabwe |
| #2 of 2 | In Masvingo |
| #6396 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
| #6402 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #6413 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #6431 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6714 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian
- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Funding
- Private
- Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- www.rcu.ac.zw
- Acceptance rate
- 85%*
* Reformed Church University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Full time employee | 250 |
| Student:staff ratio | 6:1 |
Research profile
Reformed Church University has published 91 scientific papers with 91 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Philosophy, Sociology, Law, Theology / Divinity / Religious studies, History, Environmental Science, Geography and Cartography, and Art & Design.
Reformed Church University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 | 3 |
| 2008 | 2 | 7 |
| 2009 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 | 3 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 | 7 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 | 5 |
| 2014 | 6 | 5 |
| 2015 | 7 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 | 1 | 3 |
| 2019 | 5 | 4 |
| 2020 | 3 | 17 |
| 2021 | 9 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 3 |
| 2023 | 8 | 12 |
Tuition
The tuition table for Reformed Church University gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Duration (years) | Tuition per year (ZWL) |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | 4 | 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | 4 | 60,000 |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | 4 | 70,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting | 4 | 55,000 |
| Bachelor of Commerce in Marketing | 4 | 50,000 |
| Bachelor of Education in Primary Education | 4 | 40,000 |
| Bachelor of Education in Secondary Education | 4 | 45,000 |
| Bachelor of Theology | 4 | 35,000 |
| Master of Business Administration | 2 | 80,000 |
| Master of Science in Agriculture | 2 | 70,000 |
| Master of Science in Computer Science | 2 | 75,000 |
| Master of Science in Nursing | 2 | 85,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Agriculture | 3 | 100,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science | 3 | 110,000 |
| Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing | 3 | 120,000 |
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 Reformed Church 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 | No | No | No |
| Business | Yes | No | No |
| Chemistry | No | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | No | No |
| Economics | Yes | No | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | No | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | No | No |
| Mathematics | No | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | No | No | No |
| Psychology | No | No | No |
General information
| Alternative names | RCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 |
Location and contacts
| Address | Masvingo Zimbabwe |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,639,000 |
| Phone | +263 772 168102-5 |