Women's University in Africa

Addressing Gender Disparity and Fostering Equality in University Education

Harare, Zimbabwe · University · Private institution · Founded 2002 · Accredited by Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE); chartered 2004 (SI 130 of 2004); in the ZIMCHE accredited universities booklet · Taught in English · 5,600 students

Women's University in Africa (WUA) is a private university which is supported through student fees and donors from around the globe, established in 2002 and located in Marondera, Zimbabwe. It has a student enrollment policy of 80% women and 20% men. The Women's University in Africa aims to address gender disparity and foster equity until there is equity in accessing tertiary education; and to work on knowledge and skills in areas of vital importance for women.

Programmes

• Social Work
• Psychology
• Women and Gender Studies
• Early Childhood Development
• Emergency Medical Care
• Midwifery
• Health Services Management
• Accounting
• Banking and Finance
• Computer Science
• Information Systems
• Supply Chain Management
• MBA
• Agriculture
• Horticulture
• Environmental Science
• PhD programmes

Admissions

• Undergraduate: five O-Levels including English; two A-Levels an advantage
• Applicants over 40 may enter through Accreditation of Prior Learning
• Postgraduate: relevant first degree or professional qualification
• Accepts international applicants

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