Amref International University (AMIU) is an accredited higher education institution specialising in health sciences and is fully owned by Amref Health Africa.
Established in 2017, AMIU is recognised as a premier Pan-African university dedicated to health sciences.
AMIU draws on the experience of Amref Health Africa, which has over 60 years of public and community health work in more than 30 African countries. For over 40 years, through its predecessor, the Amref International Training Centre (AITC), it has contributed to training leaders in public health.
AMIU focuses primarily on health sciences, with a commitment to developing innovative programs that meet the current and future needs of African populations. The university comprises two schools: the School of Medical Sciences and the School of Public Health.
Academic Programs Offered by Amref International University
AMIU offers a range of educational programs, including postgraduate, undergraduate, higher diploma, diploma, and certificate courses, as well as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) courses. According to the institution, these programs are designed to prepare a skilled workforce for the health system.
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The university aims to train transformational leaders who will inspire lasting change. AMIU operates under six core values: Excellence, Innovation, Ethics, Commitment, Diversity, and Collaboration.
The following are some of the academic programs offered by the institution:
| Program Level | Program | Cost (Ksh) |
| Undergraduate | BSc Health Records and Information Management (HRIM) Systems | 167,900 |
| BSc in Health Systems Management and Development | 167,900 | |
| BSc in Community Health Practice | 167,900 | |
| BSc Midwifery and Reproductive Health (Fresh/Direct Entry) | 344,100 | |
| BSc Nursing (Fresh/Direct Entry) | 472,100 | |
| Postgraduate | Masters in Public Health | 278,900 |
| Master of Sexual Reproductive Health Rights and Policy (MSRHRP) | 218,900 | |
| Masters in Bioethics (MBE) | 218,900 | |
| MSc in Health Professions Education | 218,900 | |
| Postgraduate Diploma in Bioethics (PGDBE) | 218,900 | |
| Advanced Diploma | Advanced Diploma in Pelvic and Reproductive Health Physiotherapy (PHPT) | 344,100 |
| Diploma | Diploma in Social Work and Community Development (Level 6) | 140,100 |
| Diploma in Project Management (Level 6) | 140,100 | |
| Diploma in Counselling Psychology (Level 6) | 140,000 | |
| Diploma in Community Health (Level 6) | 149,100 | |
| Certificate | Certificate in Community Health (Level 5) | 125,100 |
| Certificate in Health Records and Information Technology | 128,100 | |
| Short Courses | Global Health Security | 130,000 |
| Climate Change and Health | 63,000 |
Professional Certification Offered by the Institution
Additionally, the institution offers a professional certification, the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), which is globally recognised and governed by the Project Management Institute (PMI).
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CAPM is a certification that equips learners with project management knowledge and skills that readies them for projects in a wide array of fields.
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