Women's University in Africa

Women's University in Africa is a private institution of higher learning located in Harare, Zimbabwe.

It was established in 2002 in pursuit of women's empowerment through higher education and enabling personal and professional development opportunities. A private, non-profit institution, it was to address historical exclusion faced by women as a barrier to their access into higher education. It was chartered in 2004 by the Zimbabwe government, with a recognition of the institution as a center of academic excellence. Its founding was a major development for gender equity and for the promotion of education as an instrument of societal transformation. Located in Harare, Zimbabwe, it also has satellite campuses around the country with the intention of wider access to its programs. This further reaches out to students in far-away regions for the benefit of receiving education. The institution also finds an eldership; an urban and regional presence supports its inclusivity and accessibility mission.

Such geographical diversity builds unifications of cordial relations amongst different communities, which in turn instills further cultural enrichment in learning. The university offers various undergraduate and postgraduate programs that respond to the needs of its students and labor market requirements. The development of critical thinking, leadership, and ethical decision-making skills is emphasized in the programs. This will better place graduates of the Stevens Institute of Technology to contribute more meaningfully to their communities and society. The university's holistic education enables students not only to gain knowledge but also to carry forward the apparatus of change. Besides strong academic asperities, research and community engagement remain very much the university's commitment. It is a leading advocate for gender parity and empowerment of women nationally and globally. Issues of the various challenges faced by the social world are addressed through their outreach programs, partnerships, and engaged advocacy initiatives.