PREAMBLE
Olivia University Bujumbura is envisioned
to be a citadel of excellence in the delivery of quality University education,
especially medical education, in Burundi. It is planned to make rapid positive
impact in the spectrum of Burundian Universities and globally. The proposed
University represents the overlaying effort of the proprietor and its Board of
Directors to make meaningful contributions to the development of Burundi.
Olivia University is drawing on the experience
and expertise of its Proprietor over the years in the provision of excellent
services in various spheres in Burundi. The goals of the proprietors in setting
up the proposed University is in agreement with the objectives of the Burundian
National Policy on Education in seeking to guarantee access to education for
all Burundians; as well as to make sure that education addresses the needs of
individuals and of the country.
Olivia University Bujumbura is a
testimony of the excellent academic, moral and social standing which the
Directors are known for; The proposed University project is seen as a
continuation of service to God, to the nation and to mankind through the
anticipated impact the proposed University shall make on pharmaceutical,
medical & engineering professional practice in Burundi, East African
Community and globally.
The goal of the proposed
Olivia University Bujumbura is to establish an excellent University that shall
attract staff and students from all parts of Burundi in particular and the
world in general. It is in that light that Olivia University Bujumbura decided
to take the bull by the horns and press on with establishing Olivia University which adequate land has already been secured. The proposed
University is intended to be devoted mainly for the learning of Science like
Medicine (with specialized centres for oncology research, reproductive health
research, vaccine research, environmental research) and related medical and
science courses like Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Sciences, Forensic
Sciences; Engineering, Humanities, including Law, ad Hospitality, among others.
Having identified the need to
actualize the dream of establishing Olivia Olivia University Bujumbura;
and with the firm decision to establish it; a Planning and Implementation
Committee (PIC) made up of seasoned academics was appointed to handle the
takeoff activities for the establishment of the Olivia University. It was
part of the responsibilities of the PIC to prepare this Academic Brief, to meet
the guidelines applicable of the Burundian Laws and Standards.The document
shall also provide academic and administrative direction to Olivia University from inception to its Maturity. The Academic Brief covers the first
ten years of the establishment of the proposed University, as well as its
envisaged development at maturity. It is planned that Olivia University
shall commence academic activities in the 2022/23 session after having obtained
its operating license from the Ministry of National Education and Scientific,
Research, Republic of Burundi.
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