2nd AMIU Graduation Ceremony
2nd AMIU Graduation Ceremony The 2nd AMIU Graduation Ceremony will be held on Friday 11th June 2021 from 10.00am. For further information contact the AMIU Registrar Academic Affairs at amiuraa@amref.ac.ke
THE VICE CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND
THE VICE CHANCELLOR’S SCHOLARSHIP FUND The Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship fund was initiated by the Amref International University Management Board (UMB) to enable deserving students in financial need achieve their academic goals. The fund has been established in recognition that many of us benefitted from the goodwill and support of others. Members of the UMB take pride in their accomplishments and wish to Inspire Lasting Change by giving back to society. The UMB welcomes sponsors and well wishers who may choose to support students in general or of gender, programme of study or any other description. Any amount you give will make a big difference to a needy student. Kindly send your donations to MPESA paybill number 000555 to account “scholarship fund”. Then forward the confirmation message to 0722510501. For more information on how you may participate please contact the UMB through email amiuvc@amref.ac.ke “Your greatness is not what you have, but in what you give.” Alice Hocker Download Announcement >>
Virtual Health Communication Journalism course scholarship
Virtual Health Communication Journalism course Partial Scholarship Our second Virtual Health Communication Journalism course will run from November 9th through November 19th, 2020. Amref International University, in collaboration with Amref Health Africa’s Health Systems Advocacy Partnership Project, is pleased to announce an opportunity for you to be awarded a partial scholarship and to attend this course virtually. The Health Communication and Journalism course fee KES 80,000/USD 800. The criteria for the scholarship to be awarded is as follows: Must be a practising Journalist with a demonstrated interest in health reporting. The application must be received by September 25th 50% of the fee must be fully paid by the applicant by October 15th Submit a 500 word write up justifying how your participation in the Health Communication and Journalism Course will influence your health reporting as a journalist. The write up must be received by October 15th Submit a letter of commitment to complete the course curriculum, including the practicum. The opportunity is open to all interested health reporting journalists. The award of 50% fee scholarship is limited to the first 20 applicants who will meet the above criteria.
HELB Loans
HELB loan portal is currently open for 2020-2021 loans. Bachelor’s and Master’s students currently benefit. Visit www.helb.co.ke to apply. Click to Download Notice
End of April – August 2020 Trimester Examination Timetable & Reviewed Academic Calendar 2020
End of April – August 2020 Trimester Examination Timetable & Reviewed Academic Calendar 2020 Click to Download CALENDAR FOR 2020 ACADEMIC YEAR Click to Download END OF April to July 2020 TRIMESTER EXAMINATION TIMETABLE
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Amref International University has been ranked among the Top Universities in Kenya
Amref International University has been ranked among the Top Universities in Kenya Learn More at https://buff.ly/2MMEeP2
Amref International University Chancellor to Chair Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in Africa Leadership Committee
Amref International University Chancellor to Chair Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in Africa Leadership Committee Nairobi, February 20th 2020: The Chancellor of Amref International University (AMIU) and former President of Botswana, HE Festus Mogae has been appointed as the Chair of the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership Committee. Established by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation in 2007, the Ibrahim Prize celebrates excellence in African leadership, and is awarded to former Executive Heads of State or Government by an independent Prize Committee composed of eminent figures, including two Nobel Laureates. The award carries an initial payment of US$5 million in addition to another $200,000 a year for life. H E Festus Mogae is a former recipient of the Mo Ibrahim Prize, awarded in 2008 for his outstanding leadership, stability and prosperity in the face of an HIV/AIDS pandemic, which posed a threat to the future of Botswana. Other awardees of the Prize include iconic leaders such as the late Nelson Mandela of South Africa, President Joaquim Chissano (Mozambique), President Pedro Pires (Cape Verde), President Hifikepunye Pohamba (Namibia) and President Hellen Johnson Sirleaf (Liberia). HE Mr Mogae has held top leadership and governance positions in government, parastatals, development and corporate world and serves on the boards of several international organisations. During his ten-year presidential tenure from 1998-2008, he prioritized health service provision in his national agendas. He is particularly remembered for his response to the HIV/AIDS pandemic where the Botswana was the first African country to avail free ARVs. He also rolled out a grassroots prioritised health system strengthening programme that ensured that citizens even in the remotest part of the Botswana had access to a health centre in their community. ‘‘We congratulate HE Festus Mogae on his appointment and we are proud to be associated with him and his good leadership. The university takes this opportunity to wish him best luck as he undertakes this honorable task ahead of him,’’ noted Prof. Marion Mutugi, Vice Chancellor, Amref International University. Amref International University is a pan-African university of health sciences and focuses primarily on health sciences courses with a commitment to progressively develop innovative programmes catering to the present and future needs of African populations seeks. Notes to Editors About Amref International University Amref International University (AMIU) was established in 2017 as a Premier Pan African University of health sciences fully owned by Amref health Africa. AMIU is founded on the experience and intellect of Amref Health Africa, which is reputed with over 60 years of quality and innovative public and community health interventions in over 30 countries in Africa. With this work, the need to train health workers in communities was evident and the response was short tenure training courses by the Amref Training Centre (AITC) and later the Directorate of Capacity Building (DCB), the predecessor of AMIU. These Amref training programmes run for over 40 years have produced alumni spread throughout the world who have created the name recognition, reputation and brand that Amref is today. It was then evident that there was a need to train people who would occupy higher levels thus influence health policy, regulation and legislation. The University was thus established. AMIU’s focus is on training, research and extension in health sciences with emphasis on promotive, preventive, rehabilitative and palliative health. Its commitment is to progressively develop innovative programmes catering to the present as well as future Africa and global health needs. The University offers postgraduate, undergraduate, higher diploma, diploma, certificate programmes as well as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses that prepare human resource for health to serve throughout the health system. AMIU seeks to train transformation leaders who will Inspire Lasting Change. Visit www.amref.ac.ke for more information on our programmes. For more information contact: Betty Buyuka Communications Manager, Amref International University betty.buyuka@amref.ac.ke
Message to Continuing Students
Message to Continuing Students OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR, ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Thursday, 9th April 2020 Re: April to July Trimester 2020 Opening date and Registration Our Continuing Student Greetings to you. We hope and pray that you are well during these difficult times. As you are aware, the Universiy suspended face-to-face interactions to avoid the Coronavirus associated risks and conform to Government directives. We are happy to inform you that the April trimester commences on 27th April 2020. kindly note: 1. The January-April Trimester exams are postponed until normal university learning resumes. 2. The University has made arrangements for distance learning methods of curriculum delivery to ensure that your time for completion of programme is not unnecessarily prolonged. We shall revert to the usual interactions when the current situation improves. 3. The exact distance learning mode for each class will be communicated by your departments. 4. Distance learning will allow you to learn from home and avoid loss of learning time. Although there are technology access costs, you will save on accommodation and travel. 5. Course registration will be carried out without face-to-face interactions and payment of fees begins immediately and should be completed before 27th April 2020. For fees payment, use any of the following: KENYA COMMERCIAL BANK ACCOUNT NAME: AMREF INTERNATIONAL UNI R TRUSTEES ACCOUNT NUMBER: 1221632108 SWIFT CODE: KCBLKENX PAYMENT REFERENCE (QUOTE YOUR UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION NUMBER) Or ABSA BANK KENYA (BARCLAYS) ACCOUNT NAME: AMREF INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ACCOUNT NUMBER: 2040189265 (KES) OR 2040189273 (US$) BRANCH CODE: 077 SWIFT CODE: BARCKENXXXX PAYMENT REFERENCE (QUOTE YOUR UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION NUMBER) Or MPESA PAYBILL, BUSINESS NO 000555 ACC NO: YOUR UNIVERSITY REGISTRATION NUMBER After payment, provide evidence of payment such as screenshot of the payment slip or MPESA payment message to the Financial Controller (email: AMIU.StudentFinance@amref.ac.ke). Should you require further clarifications or face any challenges in the registration process please contact us through the email: amiuraa@amref.ac.ke Click here for Official Letter →
Admission message for new students
Admission message for new students Once again congratulations for having been admitted to Amref International University (AMIU). We welcome you to the University and are happy to confirm that the opening date is still 6th April 2020. Given the current situation of the Coronavirus pandemic, distance learning methods will be employed and continue till it will be considered safe to resume learning using face-to-face contact methods. Further, admission and orientation procedures that avoid physical contact shall be used prior to commencement of learning. Kindly use the procedure in the attachment below. Admission message for new students → Student Personal Details form →