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Olivia University Prepares its First Graduation in December 2026
Shay Taylor moves from janitor to doctor. An inspiring journey of perseverance and dedication.
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Former Football Player Raymond Alexander Johnson is #1 dental school graduate.
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Engineering Major Jadyn Decuir graduates with a 4.0 GPA and dance championships.
More DetailsOur core values guide everything we do
Pursuing knowledge with integrity and intellectual honesty in all our endeavors.
Commitment to serving our community and making a positive impact on society.
Striving for the highest standards in academics, research, and personal growth.
Building a supportive and inclusive community that celebrates diversity.
Olivia University researchers and thought leaders are tackling the most pressing challenges facing humanity, including health and medical issues, economic disparities, cybersecurity, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence and machine learning, drug abuse, the economy, women's leadership, energy systems, accounting and finance, and journalism and democracy.
Learn More About Centers and InstitutionsOlivia University is one of the world's most prestigious destinations for undergraduate education in a wide range of studies, operating in the dynamic East African Region.
Learn MoreOffering a diverse suite of degrees and programs, our Graduate School prepares students to seek excellence in knowledge in their academic endeavors.
Learn MoreOlivia University's professional programs are academically rich and provide the experiences that propel students to succeed in their careers.
Learn MoreRanging from the humanities to scientific disciplines, Olivia University offers an array of programs that leverage the extraordinary interdisciplinary strengths of the entire University.
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We are committed to building a student-centered community that supports the achievement of students' academic, career and personal goals, while promoting civility, respect and equity.
Olivia University's main campus is home to 75 acres of land in Bujumbura -Burundi, and in Anambra State -Nigeria. With our Main Campus Burundi, the Faculty of Computing and Science, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Nursing and Faculty of Engineering and Technology.....
Take a Virtual Tour1. Software Engineering 2. Artificial Intelligence 3. Cyber Security 4. Computer Sciences 5. Information System
Read More1. Medicine and Surgery 2. Pharmacy 3. Nursing 4. Pharmaceutical Sciences
Read More1. Civil Engineering 2. Mining Engineering 3. Architecture 4. Telecommunication Engineering
Read More1. Economics 2. Banking and Finance 3. Accounting 4. Business Administration
Read MoreOlivia University in Bujumbura positions itself as a leading and promising institution in Africa, committed to excellence in tertiary education. It aims to align with international best practices and invites students to contribute meaningfully to its mission of advancing learning and making history.
We have established strategic partnerships with several institutions, including Munster University in Germany for education and capacity building, Baze University in Nigeria for teaching collaboration, and the National University of Burundi for student and staff exchange programs. Additionally, we work closely with the Ministry of Education in Burundi to support national education initiatives, and we collaborate with the French School of Burundi to enhance educational cooperation.
we work closely with the Ministry of Education in Burundi to support national education initiatives.
We work with Munster University in Germany for education and capacity building, research collaboration and exchange programs for both students and lecturers.
We collaboate with the main Olivia University in Nigeria in the exchange program , teaching collaboration and staff inhencement also in projects.
We collaborate with university of Burundi in many eductation activities in burundi to assure that we are building the Burundi national education as per the need of the Burundi society
We work with Nnamdi Azikiwe University in education and capacity building, research collaboration and exchange in the programs of Ingineering and technology, languages and Litterature for both students and lecturers.
We work with University of Nigeria Nsuka for education and capacity building, research collaboration and exchange programs in the facaulty of Health Sciences ,specially in the department of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical sciences, Nursing and Medecine for both students and lecturers.
We work with Baze University for education and capacity building, research collaboration and exchange programs in the facaulty of Computing and Sciences ,specially in the department of Cyber Security, Computer science, Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligent for both students and lecturers.
Proven Excellence: Our students have consistently achieved outstanding academic results, with a 95% graduation rate and an average GPA of 3.4
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