General presentation highlighting United Methodist-related Africa University's student enrollment, academic programs, college structure and key areas of focus as well as alumni impact.
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AFRICA UNIVERSITY: 30 YEARS OF IMPACTFUL MINISTRY
(Images taken before COVID-19.)
2. STUDENT DATA | 2021 – 2022
(Full-time and Part-time Students Combined)
28 African countries represented
95.8% Graduation rate
92% Graduates serving in Africa
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ENROLLMENT BY COUNTRY OF ORIGIN
28
Countries
2021-2022
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TOTAL ENROLLMENT: 2021 - 2022
3,060 STUDENTS
Conventional | Part-time
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FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 2021 - 2022
57.5%
Female
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FULL-TIME STUDENTS: 2021 - 2022
42.5%
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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ENROLLMENT BY ACADEMIC UNIT
College of Business, Peace,
Leadership & Governance
40.7%
College of Social Sciences,
Theology, Humanities &
Education
38.7%
College of Health,
Agriculture & Natural
Sciences
20.6%
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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:
Eight (8) buildings
STUDENT HALLS OF RESIDENCE:
Thirteen (13) buildings
(Capacity: 1,300 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:
Allen Zomonway, Liberia: A registered nurse and hospital administrator, Zomonway (plaid shirt) works with his team to plan
and execute the best care possible and improve health outcomes for the communities served by the Ganta Mission hospital.
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 of The United Methodist Church. 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.
Brenda Nguwa, Indonesia: A Global Mission Fellow (GMF) with Global Ministries, Zimbabwean Brenda Nguwa (pictured with
fellow missionary and AU alumnus Didier Monga from the D. R. Congo) is now a missionary and a coordinator for Youth
Ministry and Social Outreach with Gereja Methodist Indonesia. Brenda, who majored in economics and sociology at AU,
teaches English and engages in ministry with young adults, an audience of great importance to the Indonesian church.
Wehnam Dabale and Claudine Migisha, Nigeria and Democratic Republic of Congo: Wehnam is the International
Students Advisor and Claudine is a June 2019 graduate. Orphaned at six, she has earned a degree in Psychology and leads
youth empowerment efforts in her community.
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.
Elisha Friday Ishaya, Nigeria: A perioperative nurse at Federal Medical Centre Keffi, an official coronavirus care center.
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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, staff and alumni.
Sign up for updates/newsletters.
Share the AU story with a special event or small group Bible
study at your church or with family and friends.
Plan a visit to Zimbabwe to experience Africa University first-
hand (when international travel becomes prudent again).
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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THANK YOU FOR INVESTING IN AFRICA’S FUTURE