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Africa University

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Africa University: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    Africa University is a public university in Zimbabwe that teaches in English and serves students from across Africa. It suits applicants who want a degree-granting institution with bachelor's, master's, and PhD study and are comfortable studying at a rural campus near Mutare.

  2. What you can study

    The university grants bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees in various programs. It does not list subject areas or a full programme catalogue in the information available here, so confirm the current options on the official website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check entry requirements, document lists, deadlines, and any programme-specific conditions on the university website. Because the published information does not give detailed admission rules, confirm the exact process with the admissions office before submitting an application.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a tuition fee range in the information available here, so confirm the current cost with its admissions office. Living costs will depend on housing, transport, and day-to-day spending in Mutare and the surrounding area.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The language of instruction is English, which is important for applicants planning to study from abroad. Before applying, confirm visa requirements, accommodation options, health cover, and whether your chosen programme has any additional language or document requirements.

  6. How it compares

    Zimbabwe has 15 universities, so Africa University is one option in a relatively small national system. Its English-medium teaching, degree levels up to PhD, and rural campus outside Mutare may appeal to applicants who want a university with an international student mix rather than a city-centre setting.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about Africa University

What country is Africa University in?

Zimbabwe.

What language is used for instruction?

English.

What degrees does the university grant?

Bachelor's, master's, and PhD degrees.

How many universities are there in Zimbabwe?

15.

Overview

Africa University is a "private, Pan-African and United Methodist-related institution." In 2021 it had over 2,500 students from 31 African countries, of whom 58 percent were women and 24 percent came from outside Zimbabwe. The main campus is located 17 kilometres (11 mi) northwest of Mutare, the fourth largest city in Zimbabwe, on a 1,542 acres (6.24 km2) rural site with 36 buildings. The university grants bachelor's, master's and PhD degrees in various programs. The language of instruction is English.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for Zimbabwe.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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