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OLIVIA UNIVERSITY BUJUMBURA

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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.

HISTORICAL BACKGROUND

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.