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Student Financial Information

All students must take note of the following financial information in order to register and continue their studies:

Application Fee

    • An application fee of US$60 is payable at the time of submission of the application

Tuition Fees

    • Masters Programmes: Masters tuition fees differ according to the economic levels of the countries that the students come from. As such the various African countries have been put into 5 tiers (Masters Tier System). The fees per credit for each tier are as follows:
      • Tier A* US$ 40 per credit
      • Tier B* US$ 55 per credit
      • Tier C* US$ 85 per credit
      • Tier D* US$ 110 per credit
      • Tier E* US$ 225 per credit

Denominational employees are given a 20% discount on these Masters' tuition fees per credit

    • Doctoral Programmes: For doctoral programmes, the fees per credit are as follows for all students:
      • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) US$150 per credit
      • Doctor of Ministry (DMin) US$125 per credit

General Fees

Some AUA fees are per session, others are typically once per programme and some are only payable when a student has a specific need. They are categorized as such here below

    • Per Session Fees (Fees that are charged each session/semester which is once per year):
      • Exam Fees US$20
      • Lab Fees (for MSc in Comp Science) US$100
      • Registration Fee US$75
      • ICT Fee - Main Campus US$150
      • ICT Fee - Other Learning Site US$50
      • Library Fee—Master’s programmes US$110
      • Library Fee—Doctoral programmes US$135
    • Per Annum Fees (Fees charged once per year regardless of the number of sessions that the student attends in that year):
      • Research Conference Fee US$50
      • Doctoral Dissertation/Project US$300
      • Student Association Fee US$5
    • One Time Fees
      • Master’s Thesis/Project Fee US$ 500
      • Graduation Fee US$400

Other Fees and Charges as Applicable

    • Challenge examination:  30% of the tuition credits
    • Audit credits:  50% of the value of tuition
    • Tuition and Fee Adjustments: Students who withdraw from a class within the first 15% of the contact hours, or before 2 weeks after the beginning of the academic period during which they were to complete an independent study are eligible to receive full tuition and fees for the class(es) withdrawn from.
    • When a student registers for a class as Audit, the tuition rate for that class is 50% of the regular rate, but all other fees apply.
    • Publication of AUA Journals: US$ 25

Books

Students must purchase their own prescribed textbooks. It is advised that students budget approximately US$400 per semester for books.

Student Housing and Meals

Students studying at AUA typically travel to one of the campuses for the study session and may have a variety of options, depending on the location. Due to the wide variability in costs and the fact that different instructional locations charge differently, the Registrar’s office will provide every student with an updated price list for that year and location for accommodation and meals.

    • Accommodation at AUA: At the main  campus, the hostel charges are charged per night (according to the length of occupation) as follows:
      • Double room shared by two occupants: US$10 per night
      • Single room (one student in the room): US$15 per night
      • En-suite room US$20 per night
      • N.B. If the student brings his or her own bedding, the rates above are all US$2.5 less per night
    • Meal costs at AUA: Meals on campus are US$4.50 per meal. However, hostel residents shall receive complimentary lunch.

Student Finance Policies

  1. Upon receiving the invoice from AUA, a student must pay the invoiced fees by the deadline indicated on the invoice through any of the available channels as stated on the invoice.
  2. Denominationally sponsored students can be cleared on the basis of a signed and stamped Division Financial Clearance Form from their respective Division Treasury – authorizing AUA to send the charge through denominational channels or committing to transfer the said fees to AUA by a given date. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain the signature and stamp from the Division Treasury.
  3. At least 50% of the total fees must be paid before the student can be registered for the session and the balance must be cleared before the end of the calendar year.
  4. A student who has arrears from the prior session, will be required to clear those arrears and also pay 50% of the next session’s total fees before they can be cleared for registration. 
  5. A student who does not pay all the fees upfront, must submit a payment plan for the outstanding balance.  This will be done by completing a Student Payment Plan form which will be availed by the Student Finance Office. Such plan must be in harmony with these Student Finance Policies and the students will be expected to honor the plan.
  6. A student who failed to honor a prior payment plan will no longer be allowed to submit payment plans. He or she must pay their fees in full upfront.
  7. Early Payment Discount: Students who pay all the semester’s fees before the start of each semester will receive a 5% discount on the tuition fees.
  8. Interest at a rate of 1% per month will be levied on all accounts older than 90 days

  1. Prior to registration, a student will receive an invoice for his or her project/thesis/dissertation.
  2. This must be paid for in full before the student can register. Letters from Divisions authorizing the sending of charges are also acceptable.
  3. A student desiring to make a payment plan must pay at least 50% and complete the payment plan form.  The outstanding balance must be cleared before the student can be allowed to defend.
  4. The Registry and Deans will be expected to ensure that such financial clearance is in place before facilitating project/thesis registration and allowing students to embark on their project/thesis/dissertation.

  1. Before a student is allowed to defend his or her project or thesis, the student must be financially cleared.
  2. At this stage, financial clearance will only be given to those who have paid all relevant fees to that point, including defense fees.
  3. There shall be no payment plans acceptable at this stage.

  1. Graduation fees must be paid in full before a student can be put on the graduation list.
  2. No payment plans will be accepted for graduation fees

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Banking Details

Prime Bank USD Account

A/C Name: GENERAL CONFERENCE OF SDA – AUA
A/C No: 3001041700
A/C Branch: Riverside Drive
Swift Code: PRIEKENX

Equity Bank USD Account

Bank Code: 068
Branch Code: 061
Bank Branch: Equity Branch – Ongata Rongai
A/C Name: GENERAL CONFERENCE OF SDA (AUA)
ACC No: 0610269069037
Swift Code: EQBLKENA

Equity Bank KES Account

Bank Code: 068
Branch Code: 061
Bank Branch: Equity Branch – Ongata Rongai
A/C Name: GENERAL CONFERENCE OF SDA (AUA)
A/C No: 0610294951743
Swift Code: EQBLKENA
Paybill number: 247247

Ecobank USD Account

Bank Code: 043
Branch Code: 024
A/C Name: Adventist University of Africa
A/C No: 6670000139
Bank Swift Code: ECOCKENA
Paybill Number: 700201

Ecobank USD Account

Bank Code: 043
Branch Code: 024
A/C Name: Adventist University of Africa
A/C No: 6670000139
Bank Swift Code: ECOCKENA
Paybill Number: 700201

M-pesa Paybill Number 203896

The following are the steps to be followed when making the payment using the Paybill:

Safaricom -> Mpesa
Lipa na Mpesa
Paybill
Enter business number (203896)
Account Number (Reason for the payment e.g. Tuition fees, application fee, dissertation fee etc.)