General presentation on United Methodist-related Africa University, including enrollment, academic and alumni information. University's main campus is located in the Eastern Highlands area of Zimbabwe.
2. STUDENT DATA | 2018 – 2019
(Full-time and Part-time Students Combined)
25 African countries represented
97% Graduation rate
92% Graduates serving in Africa
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TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 2018 - 2019
2,510 STUDENTS
1819 Conventional | 691 Part-time
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FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 2018 - 2019
56.4%
Female
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FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 2018 - 2019
43.6%
Male
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ACADEMIC UNITS - CURRENT
COLLEGES
Health, Agriculture & Natural Sciences
Social Sciences, Theology, Humanities and Education
Business, Peace, Leadership and Governance
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FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT BY ACADEMIC UNIT
College of Business, Peace,
Leadership & Governance
40%
College of Social Sciences,
Theology, Humanities &
Education
40.5%
College of Health,
Agriculture & Natural
Sciences
19.5%
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ENROLLMENT BY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
25
Countries
2018-2019
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KEY AREAS OF FOCUS
Sustainable Agriculture/Food Security
Poverty Alleviation
Evangelism and Church Growth
Disease Prevention/Public Health
Education and Leadership Development
Innovation and Business Incubation
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CAMPUS INFRASTRUCTURE
TEACHING:
Seven (7) buildings
ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND SERVICES:
Seven (7) buildings
STUDENT HALLS OF RESIDENCE:
Twelve (12) buildings
(Capacity: 968 beds)
FACULTY/STAFF HOUSING:
Sixteen (16) houses on campus
Two (2) city center apartment complexes
GUEST HOUSING:
Ubuntu Retreat Center
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Graduates pictures on previous slide – L to R and clockwise:
Lillian Achom, Uganda: Projects Manager for AFCHIX USAID-funded Women Connect Challenge, part of the Women Global
Development and Prosperity Initiative launched by President Donald Trump at the White House on February 7, 2019.
Francine Ilunga Mpanga Mufuk, Ivory Coast: A missionary of the General Board of Global Ministries of The United
Methodist Church serving as coordinator for Young Girls Ministry.
Jean Ntahoturi and Zephirin Ndikumana, Burundi: Ntahoturi is an ordained elder and legal representative of the Burundi
Annual Conference. Ndikumana serves as the conference lay leader.
Mwazvita Machinga, Zimbabwe: A professor, PhD in Psychotherapy, and holder of the James M. Walker Chair of Pastoral
Care and Counseling at Africa University.
Tawanda Chandiwana, Zimbabwe: A Global Mission Fellow/young adult missionary with Global Ministries who served with
InPeace in the Philippines. He was arrested in mid-2018 while attending a training seminar at the Mindanao Peacebuilding
Institute and spent 56 days in detention. A public campaign that included a statement by the Council of Bishops and an online
petition secured his release and enabled two other missionaries to be allowed to leave the Philippines.
Analdina Eduardo and Adriano Kilende, Angola: Eduardo is a development projects coordinator and Kilende is the pastor
of Catumbela UMC. Both are located in the capital city of Luanda.
Chipo Zoe Chikomo, Zimbabwe: A 2016 beneficiary of the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. She is
the country director for “Girls for Days Zimbabwe”—which aims to create a more dignified, free and educated world through
access to sustainable feminine hygiene solutions. She is also the executive director of Nhanga Trust.
Francisco Viagem Tivane, Mozambique: Pastor of Dondo UMC in Cyclone Idai-ravaged central region of Mozambique.
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How You Can Help.
Do you want to do more with and for AU?
Commit to praying for the students, faculty and staff.
Sign up for updates/newsletters.
Share the AU story with a special event or small group Bible
study at your church.
Plan a visit to the campus to experience Africa University
first-hand.
Invest in AU’s ministry by providing a scholarship for a
student or a gift for the endowment fund.
Remember Africa University in your will.
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PLEASE STAY IN TOUCH!
Explore other ways to partner and invest in AU at:
www.support-africauniversity.org
www.africau.edu
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#WhereAfricaHappensEveryDay
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THANK YOU FOR INVESTING IN AFRICA’S FUTURE