Africa University

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Africa University is a, "private, Pan-African and United Methodist-Related institution." It has more than 1,200 students from 16 African countries and the world.[1] It is located 17 km outside Mutare, Zimbabwe's fourth largest city. It grants both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in various programs.

[edit] History

Africa University opened in March 1992 as the first private, international university in Zimbabwe. The initial group of 40 students came from a dozen African countries to pursue bachelor's degrees in agriculture and natural resources and theology.

There are currently 7 faculties at Africa University along with the Institute of Peace, Leadership and Governance [2] and Africa University Information Technology Training Center [3]; these include:

• Agriculture & Natural Resources [4]
• Humanities & Social Sciences [5]
• Theology [6]
• Education [7]
• Management & Administration [8]
• Health Sciences [9]

[edit] External links

• Official Web Site of Africa University
• Africa University partners with Chevron to help the University of Agostinho Neto in Angola