Overview
Established in 1992, the Africa University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Mutare (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Manicaland. This institution also has a branch campus in Harare. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development of Zimbabwe, Africa University (AU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Zimbabwean higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Methodist religion. Africa University (AU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 32-year-old Zimbabwean higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 30-39% making this Zimbabwean higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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private
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non-profit
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very small-sized
Selectivity
very selective
University Identity
| Name | Africa University  |
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| Acronym | AU |
| Founded | 1992 |
| Motto | Investing in Africa's Future |
| Colours | Red, black and white |
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University Location
| Address | Nyanga Road, PO Box 1320 Mutare Manicaland Zimbabwe |
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+263 (20) 61611 |
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+263 (20) 61785 |
| Other locations | Harare |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Africa University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
Africa University's Facebook page
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Africa University's YouTube channel
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