Overview
Founded in 2000, the Université Espoir d'Afrique (Hope Africa University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Bujumbura (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Bujumbura Mairie.
Officially recognized by the Ministère de l'Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche Scientifique, Burundi (Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of Burundi), Université Espoir d'Afrique (UEA) is a small-sized coeducational Burundi higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. Université Espoir d'Afrique (UEA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study.
This 24-year-old Burundi higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Burundi higher education organization a moderately selective institution.
International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.
UEA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
Hope Africa University's campus location, postal address, and admissions contact channels are below.
Academic Details
A snapshot of Hope Africa University's academic profile — enrolment, staffing, and recognition.
Academic Structures
The academic units through which Hope Africa University delivers teaching are listed below.
Unit 5 items
- Faculty of Arts and Sciences
- Faculty of Business and Professional Studies
- Faculty of Education
- Faculty of Engineering and Technology
- Faculty of Health Sciences
Degrees
Also MBA
Doctoral 3 programs
- Dentistry
- Medicine
- Stomatology
Other 39 programs
- Accountancy
- Anaesthesiology
- Banking
- Bible
- Business Administration
- Civil Engineering
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Studies
- Community Development
- Computer Science
- Dietetics
- Economics
- Educational Administration
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Foreign Languages Education
- Health Administration
- Hotel and Restaurant
- International Law
- Marketing
- Mathematics Education
- Midwifery
- Network Technology
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Ophthalmology
- Physical Therapy
- Political Sciences
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Public Law
- Science Education
- Social Psychology
- Social and Community Services
- Special Education
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Theology
- Tourism
- Town Planning
Faculties & Divisions
Hope Africa University's faculties and the subjects each covers are listed below.
Mweya (Gitega) (Campus) Faculty details available
Specialisations & Subjects
No specified subjects listed.
Arts and Sciences (Faculty) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Bible
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication Studies
- Community Development
- Social and Community Services
- Social Psychology
- Theology
Business and Professional Studies (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Banking
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Marketing
- Political Sciences
- Tourism
Educational Sciences (Faculty) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Foreign Languages Education
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
- Special Education
Engineering and Technology (Faculty) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Network Technology
- Telecommunications Engineering
- Town Planning
Health Sciences (Faculty) 10 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Dietetics
- Health Administration
- Midwifery
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Ophthalmology
- Physical Therapy
- Public Administration
- Public Health
Medicine (Faculty) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Dental Surgery
- Medicine
Programs Offered
Search and filter Hope Africa University's available programmes by degree level.
25 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Burundi
Bachelor's Degree 18 programmes
Showing 10 of 18.
Master's Degree 5 programmes
Doctorate 2 programmes
How to apply to Hope Africa University
What applying to Hope Africa University involves, in five steps.
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Find a programme that fits your goals
Use the programme finder to browse Hope Africa University's 25 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Confirm you meet the requirements
Programme-level requirements at Hope Africa University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Assemble your application package
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Submit your application
Hope Africa University processes applications through www.hau.bi. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Contact admissions and follow up
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +21236547898. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hope Africa University
Frequently asked questions about Hope Africa University.
When did Hope Africa University open?
Hope Africa University traces its founding to 2000 (approximately 26 years ago).
Where is Hope Africa University located?
Hope Africa University is located in Bujumbura, Burundi.
Is Hope Africa University public or private?
It is a private higher-education institution.
What qualification levels does Hope Africa University offer?
Programmes at Hope Africa University cover doctoral programmes.
What is Hope Africa University's academic structure?
Hope Africa University is organised into 5 academic units across its disciplines.
Is Hope Africa University officially recognised?
The institution holds recognition from Ministère de l'Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche scientifique (MESRS).
How do I find Hope Africa University online?
The institution's website is www.hau.bi.
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