Mount Zion

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF RWANDA (MZIUR)

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Profile
The Mount Zion International University of Rwanda was estab-
lished in the year 2018 and is managed by the “The Charitable Educational
and Welfare Society” at Busanza, Kigali, Rwanda.
This University campus is located at Busanza about 6 kilometers
away from Kigali International Airport, and can be easily reached by air from
various countries. The University is approved by the Government of Rwanda.
The panoramic view from the Busanza campus embraces hills and
valleys of the beautiful scenario, typical of Rwanda. The refreshing and revi-
talizing ambience is conducive to learning recuperation. The Mount Zion Inter-
national University of Rwanda has been set up by its patrons with a passion
to provide value based superior quality professional education to the young
generation. We ensure quality service with ultra-modern facilities at very af-
fordable rates. It imparts training of medical professionals who will be socially
oriented and ethically principled. This institution will give personal attention to
every part of the training by well experienced teachers, who have vast experi-
ence in their concerned fields. Our main objective is to nurture the skills of pa-
tient management and communication. We inculcate the concept of “concern
for our society” considering the fact that life expectancy of nearly thirty years
separates those in the richest countries from those in the poorest. “To cure
sometimes, to relieve often, but to comfort always” is what a physician can do.
We will provide a congenial atmosphere for the students for the development
of the true tenets of the medical profession as inculcated by Hippocrates.
All the details of the Departments and hostels and details of faculty
members are provided in the website of the University (mountzioninternation-
aluniversity.com).

Our Vision
The Mount Zion International University of Rwanda is a dynamic and evolving organization of excellence with advanced technology,
outstanding infrastructure, prudential management and dedicated professionals.

The University develops all levels of dedicated professional doctors for improving and strengthening the health care system with pursuit
of knowledge, truth and wisdom in the quality of life through the excellent imperative medical education and innovate practice models
with guidance of Divine providence.

We are committed to imparting knowledge that leads to empowering our students with human conceptual and technical skills along with
diverse capabilities, so that they develop to practice oriented professionals themselves and be instruments in bringing about a good and
fruitful life for all without any cultural variation. The Mount Zion International University of Rwanda Medical College establishes the motive
of “Happy are to be those who weep now”. Hence it is the role of the institution to facilitate students learning in the college and provide
fair, effective and optional financial support.

Our Motto
“Trust upon us, We will care for you”

Quality Policy
“To breed excellence in everything we do and everything we are”
“The lighted lamp burns bright when the wick and oil are clean”
“Excellence blended with supreme virtues of life such as honesty, integrity, hard work, politeness, purity of soul and total dedication to
the purpose”
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“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the

LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you,
plans to give you hope and a future.”

Mount Zion International University of Rwanda is an internationally

ranked Medical university, with a mission to produce strong future doctors through
the integration of faith and learning. We are thrilled to be an educational enterprise
home to students, representing diverse educational institutions around the world.
We believe our world is in desperate need of thoughtful and vibrant leaders with
the ability to creatively solve complex problems while uniquely engaging culture
through truth. Our students are serving in nearly every vocational context. Whether
it be as doctors, lawyers, educators, scientists, politicians or numerous other fields,
we understand that our students are diverse in their callings, yet united in purpose.
Please take the opportunity to get to know us through website or an
on-campus visit. You will discover a community of servant leaders whose heart
is to teach, learn and care for others while also producing research in a myriad
of academic disciplines. We embrace the premise that all truth is God’s truth, and
together, we seek knowledge for the sake of making a bold impact in the world as
transformers of culture.
Join us as we serve the world at its best.

Rt. Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom, Chancellor

Contents
1. Messages....................................................................................04
2. Curriculum..................................................................................06
> Medical Curriculum
> Campus Discipline
> Vacation
> Dress Code
> Medical Ethics
> Communication Skills
> Role of the Parents
> Epilogue
3. Facilities......................................................................................07
> Library
> English Proficiency Centre
> Medical Labs
> Sports & Activities
4. Medical College Policies............................................................09
> Mentoring Programme
5. Prospectus..................................................................................10
> Introduction
> Criteria for Eligibility for Admission
> Categorization of Seats
> How to Apply
> Time Revised Schedule for Counseling
> Procedure of Selection
> Admission
> Fee Structure
> Commencement of Course
6. Mount Zion Group.......................................................................16
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Messages
Chairman Board Of Directors
Dr. K J Abraham
Greetings from the MZIUR, the path-
way to success!
As Chairman of the MZIUR, I am
very proud to be part of an institution that can
make your dreams come true. At MZIUR, we be-
lieve that “nothing is impossible”
Our challenge is to enhance the
level of academic thoroughness in our university
that will meet the requirements and expectations.
MZIUR is a private university that
commits to offer various accredited academic
programs and specializations of study leading to Associate, Bachelor, and Master de-
grees. Whether you are a potential student, a parent, or a member of our community,
MZIUR is an academic institution full of highly qualified professionals and opportunities
which you can be part of.
One of the focal commitments of MZIUR is to prepare students for success-
ful lives and careers. At the MZIUR, students are given the opportunity to attain a high
level of specialty, while growing and strengthening their professional experiences and
soft skills.
MZIUR students are taught by outstanding and professional faculty who
are student-focused and avid about teaching. The core teachings of the faculty are
based on exploring and bridging the gap between theory and practice related to the cho-
sen specializations. MZIUR faculty bring the benefits of their international experiences
and research into the classroom.
MZIUR is committed to establish and sustain local, regional and interna-
tional cooperation and collaborations with both academic institutions and organizations.
Partnership collaborations play pivotal roles in enhancing students’ experiences, mutual
understanding, and inspire, as well as optimize the education, innovation and technolo-
gy transfer strengths of each institution.
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about MZIUR and we look
forward to welcoming you to our University to make you a successful graduate and a
dedicated leader.
Member Board Of Directors
Samuel Abraham
In a complex world full of unique
individuals and thousands of paths for each to
take, a select group of students committed to
making a positive impact on the world join to-
gether at this University in a fellowship of learn-
ing, teaching and serving.
Together, we bring to life the Univer-
sity’s important mission of inspiring and challeng-
ing every undergraduate and graduate student to
a life of leadership and purpose for the glory of
God.
Serving as educators, facilitators, motivators and mentors, MZIUR faculty
and staff nurture and challenge the spirit of our students and guide them on their jour-
ney to become world changers, discoverers and explorers, as well as curators and
stewards. Our rich history reflects that MZ students have been catalysts for positive
change and models for exceptional bravery and honour since the University’s founding.
This is why I am proud and honoured to serve as member of MZIUR Board
of Directors. I pledge to encourage our students and alumni to positively influence
change in the world through making ethical decisions and living lives of integrity.
I believe that we as MZIUR have the unique and God given ability to define what we
do in a way that can be a very compelling witness to the true nature and values. As
Board of Directors, I have the privilege and responsibility of continuing the leadership
of MZIUR toward that purpose.
Member Board Of Directors
Joseph Abraham
I am grateful to all for the support to
the development of the MZIUR. This new Univer-
sity will inspire, motivate and empower students
to become excellent and caring physicians, scien-
tists and leaders.
It is a great privilege to prepare stu-
dents to help shape the future of healthcare. The
value of education was instilled in me as a child
growing up in India. Being the first member of my
family to go to high school and college, educa-
tion was life changing for me. It gives me great
pleasure to help provide others the opportunities
I had. As Nelson Mandela said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can
use to change the world.”
After decades of providing support to educational and healthcare initiatives
globally, it is a noble endeavour for the Mount Zion Group to fund and establish a med-
ical school in Rwanda. The MZIUR faculty have shown a commitment to excellence
through the design of an innovative curriculum and the use of unique teaching methods
and a team-based approach. Students will learn the importance of improving the health
and healthcare needs of under-represented and underserved communities, starting
right here in Rwanda.
I am excited about the momentum we are creating to address the growing
need for primary care physicians who are trained to deliver high quality compassionate
care. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the MZIUR, I welcome all to the future of
healthcare.
Vice Chancellor
Dr. Y M Fazil Marickar
M.S, MAMSA, PhD(Urology) FAMA,FIMSA,FAS,FEMSI
Being a specialist University with
primary focus on medicine, health sciences and
complementary medicine programmes, the Uni-
versity encourages innovation, imagination and
insight among its students and staff to develop
a competency framework that ensures that MZI-
UR graduates are work-ready, knowledgeable,
competent and caring healthcare professionals
who are critical thinkers, reflective and yet pro-
active.
As “living the values” is an integral part of MZIUR, the University also
places emphasis on active involvement in the community to inculcate a caring attitude
among students and staff. This is reflected in the robust camaraderie among students,
staff and the community. It also enables students to translate knowledge gained in
classrooms into health education to the public, enhance communication skills and
strengthen their professional and technical skills in real world environments.
Medicine, dentistry and health sciences programmes have always been
interesting paths to explore. With the dynamic change in healthcare services and the
need of the communities, this has opened up many fascinating courses leading to at-
tractive career paths. We would like to take this opportunity to advise students to learn
more about a particular profession before they pursue any of these courses in order to
ensure a better future for themselves.
We welcome students to explore the vibrant and diverse opportunities
at MZIUR, discover our teaching and research strengths and our diverse networks of
partners and collaborators and be the future of better healthcare.

Deputy Vice Chancellor Academic
Prof. (Dr.) Amit Abraham
M.A., PhD. (Psychology)
Welcome to the Mount Zion Family.
A family that stays together, prays together and
strives together for giving one and all a better
tomorrow in terms of both physical and mental
health through imparting of sound knowledge,
building of character and spread of spiritual
truth.
We firmly believe that education
is one of the most powerful instruments for the
development and growth of any nation. Educat-
ed people of a nation can help it stand strong
amongst nations. Education is the base for the advancement of science and technology
and thereby progress both in terms of economics and power.
Our motto spells out two very important things – ‘Trust’ and ‘Care’. In spir-
itual terms, one needs to trust upon the Lord waiting in patience for ‘His’ divine will
to unfold because he has in store blessings untold – HE Cares for us. In the worldly
sense, Trust is a very important component of the human psyche. Though it is an
abstract thing, its presence has far reaching implications. Firstly trusting one’s own self
enhances self-confidence and thereby self-esteem, which is very important for overall
mental and physical well-being. Secondly, trusting teachers and mentors instils this
ingredient of trust in you through their dedicated service by imparting education and
caring to see the gratification of your intellectual needs. With the arrival of the student
at Mount Zion International University, each year history surely will be created, but
my advice to students, teachers and the general public has always been very much
motivating and optimistic – “Don’t be just a part of history, but create your own history.”
Dean Faculty of Medicine
Dr. Harris Joy Varghese
M.B.B.S, M.S, ASI, FIAGES (General Surgeon)
“We want to improve the
human condition. That is our vision
- it has no expiration date.”
Through academic health centres
and other translational models and by educating
the healthcare workforce of the future, our staff,
students and alumni directly improve quality of
life. We aim to maintain our position as a lead-
ing international medical research University,
recognised for the breadth and depth of our
research, for our commitment to translational
research, for the quality and scale of our research capability, and as a thriving biotech-
nology hub.
We have two big ambitions:
> Offer our brightest researchers, regardless of where they are in their career, the
funding they need to find the solutions to our century’s greatest health care challenges.
> Ensure that, regardless of where you live, you can access the best medical and allied
health education.
The big issues that drive us come from the communities where we live and work – both
in rural and urban settings. We’ve already begun to understand and to find solutions for
critical diseases including cancer, muscle degeneration, cardiac diseases and obesity.
We know that success will be far greater if we work with, and within, communities to
improve health outcomes. With the support of alumni, friends and partners, we can
continue to think big and make extraordinary discoveries. Thank you for helping us
translate our ambitions into reality.
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Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance
Reji George
B.Com, Chartered Accountant (FCA)
It’s my pleasure to welcome you to
the Mount Zion International University of Rwanda
campus. It is an exciting time to be a new MZIUR
student and we look forward to welcoming your son
or daughter to campus.
We are proud to offer an outstanding and distinctive
university experience at MZIUR Rwanda. Estab-
lished in 2018, the MZIUR campus is a globally rec-
ognized educational institution with a tight-knit and
entrepreneurial community that welcomes students
and faculty from around the world. The unique de-
signing of MZIUR emphasizes modern virtual class
rooms, experiential learning and community involvement, direct access to professors and
research activity. The incoming class of students is arriving at an exciting time. Among the
facilities is a major new building that offers a variety of technology-enhanced teaching labs
and greatly expanding informal learning and student study space on campus. New stu-
dents will take advantage of the campus’ state of the art facilities on their way to becoming
tomorrow’s leaders in Medicine. I look forward to welcoming your son or daughter to the
innovative and empowering learning community at MZIUR. We offer them an exceptional
university experience.
Dean Student Affairs
Karuna Mariyam Thomas
B.Tech, MBA (HR)
Mount Zion International University of
Rwanda is excited that you have made the decision
to take advantage of the excellent educational op-
portunities available at MZIUR. To those of you who
are new to our campus, I extend a warm welcome.
We want your entry to the campus to be as smooth
as possible. Do not hesitate to ask questions. You
have lots of stakes ahead of you, as you delve
further into the new year experience; you’ll have
some academic areas totally new to you. Having a
new campus this year, you may not know your way
around, feel free to seek advice as needed.
As a student at MZIUR, you have many advantages. These include modern
classrooms, variety of courses and highly-credentialed faculty, personalized academic
advising, and a faculty, staff and administration whose mission is to enhance your ed-
ucational experience. The campus enjoys tremendous community support. While you
are here, make the most of the opportunities afforded to you. Meet other students. Get
involved in campus life. Visit the faculty and seek their counsel. Above all else, make a
difference in and out of the classroom. The faculty and staff join me in wishing you well
during this academic year.
Registrar
Vijayan Chellappan
MBA ,PGDMM, MSc (Psych), JDC
On behalf of Administration, faculty
and staff of Mount Zion International University
Rwanda, I would like to take this opportunity to
extend a warm welcome to you! Congratulations
on making a very positive choice in becoming a
student and a member of our MZIUR family.
Our highly qualified, committed and
friendly staff will ensure that your experience at
MZIUR is one that will be imprinted on your mind
as the most rewarding and fulfilling.Our faculty
members are committed to advising and working
with you to guide your progress, along with other
academic and professional goals you envision for yourself.We look forward to working
with you. Do enjoy the responsibilities and privileges of being both a university student
and a developing health care professional. We wish you a rewarding and successful
academic year. Once again from the entire MZIUR family, Welcome.
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Curriculum
Medical Curriculum
MBBS course is for five years (ten semesters) plus one year Internship. The
subjects covered include Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Microbiology,
Pharmacology, Community Medicine, Ophthalmology, Oto-rhino-laryngology (ENT),
Medicine, Surgery, Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Paediatrics. Clinical postings will
start from the fourth semester onwards. Internal assessment marks (60%) and final
examination marks (40%) will determine the progress through the course. There will be
several examinations throughout the course and one has to pass the examinations in
all the subjects every year in order to move forward to the next academic year. If any
candidate fails in any year, he/ she will have to clear the failed subjects before advancing
to the next academic year. 50% is the minimum mark required for a pass in each subject.
More than the knowledge to be procured, a medico gets transformed from an ordinary
individual to a doctor. This metamorphosis requires a painful and dedicated training and
disciplining of the mind and body.

Campus Discipline
There will be no ragging in the campus. The freshers will be mentored by
the senior students. Morning assembly will be held at 7:30 am on all working days which
is compulsory for all staff and students. After the assembly, students will have to be in
the class room at exactly 8.00 am. Unauthorized absenting from class or coming late for
the class will entail a fine. Clinical students will have round the clock duties in the wards.
Hostel discipline will be rigidly followed.

Vacation
There will be spans of vacation at the end of each semester after the final
examinations. Students who go home for weekend can leave the hostels only after 4.00
pm of the last working day. They will have to return to the hostels before 6.00 pm on the
day previous to the next working day.
Dress Code
Medical Ethics
In the days of Hippocrates, the doyen of medical profession, the doctor
was considered as a Demi God. But now the doctor is despised. This change is created
because of the loss of ethics in the profession. The correction is very easy. It can be
done by learning EMPATHY – Put yourself in the shoes of the patient sitting in front of
you. The purpose in life should be “service above self”.

Formal decent dress with doctor’s coat with the sleeves up to the elbow and
formal shoes for both Men and Women.
Communication Skills
Communication can be verbal or non-verbal. Communication includes
Listening, Talking, Touching and Auscultating (LTTA). Behaviour of a professional can
make or destroy his credibility. Personality is decided not only by the external appear-
ance, but more by the approach towards others.

Role of the Parents

The MBBS students are no more children. They are to metamorphose into
future protectors of the society. So their responsibilities to the profession should be
recognized. Parents should not expect frequent visits home. So many exams crowd
the schedules and frequent distractions will reduce the professional development of the
students.

Epilogue
Admission to the course is the beginning of a great saga to reach your
destination. Dress well, behave well, show humility, don’t waste time, learn to be a good
listener, talk gently to others, work hard, avoid too much of leisure, respect the feeling
and emotions of others, consider your patient as a human being with a body and mind
and show empathy towards them. Respect your teachers, your seniors and colleagues.
Treat your fellow students with respect. Be prepared to take up the challenges of the
profession. With a little care, you will come out with much better wisdom, intelligence,
knowledge, maturity and professionalism to lead a life of a doctor in a way that Hippo-
crates preached and practiced and would have wanted us all to lead.
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Facilities
Library
The University Library lends its sup-
port to achieving the quality aims of
MZIUR by providing optimum aca-
demic information services and a
high-quality study environment.

In partnership with researchers, University teach-

ers, students and administrators of MZIUR, the library delivers
services and products that best meet teaching and research
needs. The library ensures:
• Sufficient critical mass of academic information by expanding
its range of digital sources.
• Storage and visibility of university’s academic research output
in MZIUR Repository.
• New interactive services in a highly accessible digital library,
independent of time and place.
• An integrated and differentiated physical study and informative
environment.
• A range of training courses in academic communications
skills.

English Proficiency Centre

The English Proficiency Centre is handled by a
group of experienced current English teachers. The goal is to
help those who are interested in improving their English through
effective systematic English training activities and courses.
The English textbooks at all levels of the Centre
are co-ordinated and designed in such a way that students who
have taken the English test at all levels will get twice the result
with half the effort and excellent results in the exam.
The Centre has competent and committed, young
professionals whose ingenuity, pioneering outlook and lead-
ership consistently produce empowered and goal-driven test
takers with a winning attitude that ensures success.
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Medical Labs
The mission of the programs in medical laboratory is
to provide the highest standards of learning to a diverse student
population. The faculty are committed to prepare competent med-
ical doctors and scientists with the necessary skills, attitudes and
professional integrity to become contributing professionals in the
health care community. The Medical Laboratory Program supports
the mission of the Departments of Anatomy, Physiology, Biochem-
istry, Microbiology and Histology at the School of Medicine, Mount
Zion International University of Rwanda.

Sports & Activities

The Department of Sports and Physical Education organizes physical activities for The MZIUR sports committee shall be the principal sports promotion
students and all the faculties of the Mount Zion International Medical University of Rwanda (MZI- advisory body of the University and the Rules and Bye-Laws shall be responsible
UR) The Department offers the following facilities: for the sports promotion through development of sports infrastructure and partic-
> Sports activities such as basketball, volleyball, hockey, football, cricket and futsal), ipation in sports at grass-root levels.
> Full-sized football field with a track, The objective of the committee of sports is to promote, organize and
> Locker rooms conduct sports in the MZIUR. It aims to foster team spirit and sportsmanship
In addition to this, all sport lovers are invited to participate in extra activities within the of the players; to inculcate & enhance a sense of discipline and the spirit of
different sports sections. The University proposes to have its representation in the following sports true sportsmanship and to undertake and conduct intercollegiate inter-zonal, in-
disciplines: ter-University tournaments of sports and cultural activities from time to time.
> Sport aerobics,
> Female and male volleyball,
> Female and male basketball,
> Football.
> Cricket.

Medical College Policies
1. Compulsory in campus training.
2. Morning assembly regularly.
3. Clean class rooms by students
4. Student empowerment.
5. Student reporting to Dean.
6. Constant feedbacks.
7. Recreational facilities organized by students
themselves.
8. Staff monitored outings.
9. Reporting to parents – attendance of ward.
10. Email from Dean to students and parents.
11. Module preparation – 58 modules for MBBS
course.
12. Computer skills lab with daily training.
13. Training in word, power point, excel, paint, Photo
shop etc.
14. Video editing, audio editing, web page updating.
15. Digital boards.
16. Wi Fi campus – 24 hrs. Internet facility.
17. CCTV coverage of campus.
18. Smart board for LCD projection.
19. Virtual class room with Internet coverage.
20. Video and audio recording of classes.
21. Tele classes, when teacher is away.
22. Web casting of classes when student is away.
23. Interactive website for teacher student interaction.
24. Personal email on college portal.
25. Self-creation of personal web page.
26. Parent portal for academic reporting of the student.
27. Parent communication with teachers and DVC/
Dean.
28. Electronic medical recording - student education
-1000 diagnoses.
29. Online patient monitoring.
30. Tele-medicine.
31. Tele-consultation with teacher/ Dean.
32. Campus placement for the future.
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Mentoring Programme
A mentor is ‘someone who helps another person to become what that
person aspires to be’ through an important transition such as career development or
personal growth. Mentoring is a developmental, empowering and nurturing relationship
that extends over time and in which mutual sharing, learning and growth occur in an at-
mosphere of respect, collegiality and affirmation. Peer Mentoring is a form of student to
student support with an ultimate purpose of helping the mentored individuals grow and
move to a higher level of performance, develop insights and confidence, and socialize
in a new environment. Mentee or protégé is a person being mentored by the mentor.
Mentoring requires a primary focus on the needs of the mentee and an
effort to fulfil the most critical needs. It is built on a just in time principle where the mentor
offers the right help at the right time to the best of her/ his ability. The mentor offers a per-
sonal learning or insight. Mentoring requires going the extra mile for someone else i.e.
commitment. It contains components related to career and professional development
and emotional support. The relationships are personal and reciprocal that the mentor as
well as mentee is benefited from the interaction.
The mentor offers to orient the mentee to the institutional objectives, facil-
ities, policies and expected behaviour, assist in setting goals and developing personal
plans and implementation, extend career related teaching, assistance, guidance and
counselling, share personal experiences and what they have imbibed from those expe-
riences, link to teachers/ professional leaders and help to shape behaviour consistent
with institutional/ professional needs and values. The mentor also benefits in personal
and professional growth, achievement satisfaction, developing skills in communication,
leadership, negotiation and group dynamics.
The mentee benefits from the mentor’s experience, vision and learning. He
gets new knowledge, insight and skills, insight into organizational culture, dynamics,
appropriate behaviour and attitudes, timely coaching and feedback, recognition and
support, continued personal development, performance improvement and talent devel-
opment, achievement of career goals, reduced isolation and better opportunities for
socialization, experience a non-threatening climate to express own thoughts, ideas, and
feelings and viewpoints, share an open, voluntary and mutual relationship and personal
and professional growth.
Reverse Mentoring is when you give back to your mentors, what you have
learnt and further excelled in your own way. Get ready to reverse mentor your mentors,
teachers and parents. Good luck to all of you. Start metamorphosis today.
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Prospectus
Introduction
1.1. This Prospectus relates to admission to MBBS Course for the Academic year 2018-
‘19 in Mount Zion International University of Rwanda, Medical College (MZIURMC)
1.2 This Prospectus contains the rules and regulations for selection and admission to
the seats to be filled for MBBS Course in MZIURMC, for the academic year 2018-19.
1.3. The Prospectus is subject to modification/ addition/ deletion as may be deemed
necessary by the Management.
1.4. The admission will be as per Rwanda Medical and Dental Council regulations and
orders of appropriate authorities/ Government of Rwanda relating to the matter.
1.5 Applicants are required to go through the Prospectus carefully and familiarize them-
selves with all relevant information. They are also encouraged to visit the official Web-
site of the University, i.e. www.mountzioninternationaluniversity.com for
more details.
1.6. Duration of Course: Duration of the Course is 5 years plus a compulsory rotating
internship program of 12 months. The date of commencement of the course and the
last date of completion of admission process will be as per the time schedule fixed
by the Government of Rwanda/ Rwanda Medical and Dental Council. The course will
commence from the date to announce in the website.
Criteria for Eligibility for Admission
Nationality: Candidates can be Citizens of any country. The candidates should sat-
isfy the conditions prescribed in this Prospectus.
Age: He/ she shall complete the age of 17 years on or before 31st December of the
year of admission to the MBBS Course.
Qualification/ Academic
> Applicants must meet all the requirements stipulated by the Rwanda Medical and Den-
tal Council (RMDC) and the Higher Education Council (HEC), Rwanda for admission to
the MBBS course.
> “Candidate must have passed in the subjects of Physics, Chemistry, Biology and En-
glish individually and must have secured not less than 50% marks in Physics, Chemistry
and Biology.
Note:
i. Rounding off of the percentage of marks to the nearest whole number
is not permitted.
ii. Candidates who have passed their qualifying examination from au-
thorities other than in the country – Rwanda, shall produce the certifi-
cate of recognition and equivalency of the qualifying examination from
Rwanda Education Board (REB). Equivalency is to be applied after ad-
mission).
iii. Candidates should possess certificate of good conduct and character
issued from the institution last attended.
iv. Candidates at the time of final admission should submit a police clear-
ance certificate (PCC) issued from the office of the District Magistrate/
Superintendent of Police/ Concerned authorities.
Categorization of Seats
Total Number of seats: - 100.
The seats available for admission to the first year
MBBS are categorized as:-
1. Sponsored category - 10%
2. General category - 90%
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How to Apply
Application Forms Time Revised Schedule for Counseling
Candidates seeking admission to the MBBS
course can apply through online form in the website of 1. Publication of Notification Will be notified
the College www.mountzioninternationaluniversity.com. through website.
The duly filled online application form should be submit- 2. Last date for submission of Will be notified
ted along with ap-plication fee of USD 100 by wireless
online applications through website.
bank transfer (As per online instructions).
Note: Application Fee is non-refundable. 3 Publication of individual Will be notified
Documents to be Uploaded application on the website through website.
1.Notary Attested copy of the mark list of qualifying ex- of Medical College
amination. 4. Last date for notifying de- Will be notified
2. Notary Attested Pass Certificate of the qualifying ex- fects, if any, by the individu- through website.
amination. al applicants
3. Notary Attested copy of relevant page of School re- 5. The date of Publication of Will be notified
cords and certificate showing the date of birth as proof eligible candidates through website.
of age. Government issued Birth Certificate if date of 6 Date of Counselling/ Will be notified
birth is not recorded in School Certificate. Admissions of 1st round of through website.
4. Eligibility/ Equivalency certificate obtained from the applicants
Rwanda Education Board (REB) by candidates who 7 The last date for Second Will be notified
have passed the qualifying examination from authorities Round of Counselling/ through website.
other than Rwanda. Admissions
5. Course and conduct certificate from the Institution 8 Last date for joining the Will be notified
last attended. college after 2nd round through website.
6. Photograph: Recent passport size photograph is to of counselling
be uploaded in the box provided in the online applica- 9 Commencement of Aca- Will be notified
tion form. demic session through website.
7. Signature in the online application, the candidate has
10. Last date up to which Will be notified
to put his/ her scanned signature wherever necessary.
students can be admitted through website.
8. Submission: The online filled application form with
against vacancies arising
all the required certificates/ documents uploaded and
due to any reason
application fee paid through bank shall be uploaded on
the website. The management shall not be responsible Note: Applications submitted should be complete in all respects and
for server error/ network problems which may cause de- the certificates produced after the last date of receipt will not be consid-
ered under any circumstances. Late and incomplete applications will
lay of upload of ap-plication. Applicants shall receive an not be considered under any circumstances. The candidates should
automated response on successful submission of the satisfy the eligibility conditions on the date of submission of applica-
tion form. All candidates should read and sign the declaration in the
online application form.
application form.

Note: Applicants are to produce ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES for verifi- All certificates/ documents uploaded for admission shall be
cation at the time of final admission process. attested by a Government authorized Notary.
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Procedure of Selection
Those candidates, who have appeared for the qualifying
exams of any state other than Rwanda, will be treated at par with
those students who have passed the Higher Secondary Exams of
this country.
Publication of Rank List and Allotment of Candidates: Rank
list of candidates prepared as per clause above will be published on
the website of the University. Allotment will be made online through
the website of the University. Selected candidates will not be intimat-
ed by post and therefore, they are advised to visit the website of the
University www.mountzioninternationaluniversity.com regularly for
latest information. The publication of the rank list and the counselling
process are at the discretion of the University.
Note: The website is updated regularly and candidates are ad-
vised to visit the official website of the University regularly for
updating information.
Furnishing of False information: Furnishing of false information/
particulars would result in the forfeiture of the candidature as well as
cancellation of admission to the course, if admitted, and in addition,
will attract the relevant provisions of criminal law of the land.
Admission
The University will have the right to deny admission to any applicant, if it is found that
their character and antecedents are found to be questionable on genuine grounds. In such cases,
the reasons for the same will be recorded and communicated to the student concerned.
Candidates are advised to visit the website of the University www. mountzioninter-
na-tionaluniversity.com regularly for announcements and instructions, and to appear for ad-mis-
sion as notified therein. No separate communication will be sent in this connection.
Selected candidates shall take admission at the appointed time and date in the Uni-
versity after paying the tuition fee and other fees to be paid, failing which the offer of ad-mission
will stand cancelled. Candidates who get allotment shall appear before the Dean of the College of
Medicine and take admission at the appointed time and date and remit admission fee and special
fees for the first year. They shall also submit all documents in original at the time of admission
before the Dean of the College of Medicine.
Documents in Original to be Submitted at the Time of Admission
1. Mark list of the qualifying examination.
2. Pass Certificate of the candidate at the qualifying examination.
3. Document (School Record) of the candidate to prove his/ her date of birth.
4. Copy of birth certificate, if date of birth is not recorded in Standard Certificate.
5. Eligibility/ equivalency certificate obtained from the HEC by candidates who have
passed the qualifying examination from authorities other than from Rwanda.
6. A Physical Fitness Certificate in the format given in Annexure I obtained from a Medical Officer
in Government Service not below the rank of Asst. Medical Officer.
7. Course and conduct certificate from the institution last attended.
8. Transfer Certificate (TC) from the institution last attended.
9. Income certificate issued by the competent authority, if applicable.
10. Document/ certificate required in proof of any benefit claimed in the application form.
11. Anti-ragging undertaking as given in Annexure II.
12. Candidates at the time of final admission should submit a police clearance certificate issued
from the office of the District Magistrate/ Superintendent of Police/ Concerned authorities.
13. Any other document/ certificate required to be produced.
Note: Candidates will not be given any extension of time to produce the original
documents/ certificates and or for payment of fees including interest free refund-
able deposit.
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Fee Structure
No. Particulars Period 2018-19
Fee Structure for MBBS (2018-19 admission) for the whole duration of the Miscellaneous Fees (in USD)
course will be as per rules. The fees (tuition and miscellaneous) are to be paid every
year for six years. 1 University Administration Annual 50.00
Fee
Uniform fee structure for all the candidates
2 Academic Calendar and Annual 10.00
1. Tuition fees – USD 8,000 (Eight Thousand USD per year)
2. Miscellaneous fees – USD 2500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred USD per year) Diary
3 Library (Print & Digital) Annual 50.00
The candidate has to pay fees every academic year for Six years irre-
spective of promotion to next class. Fees for subsequent years should be paid before 4 Lab Fees Annual 50.00
beginning of the Semester of every year. A bond has to be executed by student and 5 Examination Conducting Annual 30.00
concerned parent on admission relating to payment of fees regularly and in the event of Charge and Stationary
discontinuing, liquidated damages if liable to pay. No relaxation is given in remittance of
fees. 6 Establishment Charges Annual 20.00
If a student admitted to this Institution wishes to discontinue the course 7 Extra Curricular Activities Annual 30.00
after the last day of admission, he/ she is liable to pay on demand all the fees bound to
be paid by the student till the end of the course along with miscellaneous/ special fees 8 Students Union Fee Annual 20.00
together with the liquidated damages of USD 20,000/- (USD Twenty Thousand only). 9 Transportation Annual 30.00

Tuition fee for the first year shall be paid at the time of admission and pe- 10 PHC , Health Centre Annual 50.00
riodically each year. Fee relaxation is not given to any candidate. Yearly remittance of Training*
fee for the normal duration of course is mandatory. The candidate must furnish bank
11 Lab Work Records Annual 10.00
guarantee for tuition fees for the subsequent years, at the time of admission to the effect
that the tuition fees for the subsequent years will be paid beginning of the Semester of 12 Medical Aid and Insurance Annual 30.00
every year.
13 PTA Annual 40.00
In addition to above fees to be paid each year, supplementary (additional)
course fee will need to be paid in case of failure in any exam in any semester at the rate 14 Recreational Fee Annual 20.00
of USD 1,000 (USD One Thousand only) per subject.
15 College Magazine Annual 10.00
In addition to tuition fee, miscellaneous fees (special fees) prescribed by 16 Miscellaneous Annual 50.00
the University (like exam fee, registration fee, etc.) and caution deposit shall be paid in
actual during admission as well as each year for 6 years on demand.
Sub Total USD 500
(*Subject to change as per University decision)
Besides Miscellaneous fees, Hostel & Mess fees will have to be paid
extra.

Cancellation of No. Hostel & Mess Fees Period 2018-19

1 Establishment Charges Annual 200.00
Admission/ Refund of Fees 2 Hostel Rent, Electricity And Annual 800.00
Water Charges
No request for refund of fees received within a period of three days pri-
3 Mess Fee Annual 800.00
or to the date of closure of admission to the MBBS course fixed by the prospectus
will be entertained. Refund of fees will be applicable only to students who leave the 4 Recreation Charges Annual 200.00
University on or before three days prior to the last date for closing of admission for Sub Total USD 2,000.00
MBBS fixed by the University. In such cases, the refund will be made within three GRAND TOTAL USD 2,500.00
days of the receipt of request thereof.
The candidates will have to pay additionally a one-time interest free refund-
If any applicant discontinues the course or leaves the Institution within able deposit of USD 1,000/-. The deposit will be refunded on completion of the course.
a period of three days before the closing of admission in the 1st year or discontin- Fees should be paid on or before beginning of the Semester of every year. Late pay-
ues the course/ leaves the institution in the subsequent years, he/ she is liable to ments will attract penalty.
pay the fees for the remaining years i.e. fees for the whole course. In such cases, Fee once paid will not be refunded
Transfer Certificate and other certificates will be issued only after payment of all The selected candidates at the time of admission shall remit the fees for the
first year of the course fixed by the University and the interest free refundable deposit
dues including the fees for the remaining years.
and submit a Bank Guarantee for covering the tuition fee for the remaining years of the
MBBS Course.
In addition to the above, such students will have to pay tuition, hostel, No concession or exemption from payment of fee and deposit and submis-
mess and other fees proportionately for the period they remained on the rolls of the sion of Bank Guarantee will be granted to the applicants.
College. For the purpose of calculations of proportionate recovery, part of a month All fee payable at the time of admission shall be paid by cash or DD
will be considered as a full month. favouring Mount Zion International University of Rwanda, payable
at Kigali.
Note: Candidates will not be given any extension of time to produce
the original documents/ certificates and or for payment of fees including
interest free refundable deposit.
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Special Features/ Discipline/ Additional Information
Commencement of Course: The academic year is from the 1st of
January to 30thof December. The date of commencement of the course
will be notified in the website.
There will be a “White Coat Ceremony/ Investiture Ceremony” on the
day of commencement of the classes.
Course Duration comprises of 5 years of academic program and
12 months of Compulsory Rotating Resident Internship. The candidate
has to undergo CRRI compulsorily in the Mount Zion Medical University.
Vaccination: All students who get selected should be vaccinated
against hepatitis (A+B), Chicken pox, MMR, yellow fever before admis-
sion. A certificate to the effect has to be submitted at the time of admis-
sion or before commencement of the course.
Medium of instruction will be English.
Discipline: All students, who are selected, should obey the rules &
regulations of the Institution without fail. Students are expected to ob-
serve absolute discipline in their conduct during the entire period they
spend in the institution. Failure to observe absolute discipline will invite
appropriate action.
Hostel facilities are available and are compulsory.
Dress Code: Formal decent dress with doctor’s coat with the sleeves
up to the elbow and formal shoes for both Men and Women and name
plate on the chest during working hours. Students are expected to dress
up neatly and decently.
Mobile phones are not permitted at the academic areas and hospi-
tals.
Attendance & Leave: A minimum of 80% attendance in each ac-
ademic year for each subject is compulsory/ (separate for theory and
practical).
Note: Redressal of Grievances: Any grievances/ complaints regarding selection and admission can be brought to the notice of the management of the
University within 24 hours of occurrence of the grievance. All grievances of the candidates/ students shall be dealt with by the University grievance
Redressal Committee.
Smoking and alcoholic drinks are strictly prohibited in college
and hostel. Severe action will be taken for any violation.
Rules and regulations as prescribed should be strictly followed at
the college, hospital and hostels.
Ragging: Ragging is strictly prohibited in the College Campus. An
efficient anti ragging committee is constituted with the participation of
students, staff members, parents and public. Any type of ragging in the
campus is strictly prohibited. If a case is reported against a student, he/
she will be given chance to explain himself/ herself, and if the expla-
nation is not satisfactory, he/ she will be expelled from the institution/
suitable punishment given without further notice. Other criminal/ legal
procedures will also be allowed.
Important: Ragging “means doing of any act by disorderly conduct to
a student of an educational institution, which causes or is likely to cause
physical or psychological harm or raising apprehension or shame or em-
barrassment to that student and includes teasing or abusing or playing
practical jokes or causing hurt to such students or asking a student to
do any act or to perform something which such student will not in the
ordinary course be willing to do.In case the applicant for admission is
found to have indulged in ragging in the past or if it is noticed later that
he/ she indulged in ragging, admission may be refused or he/ she shall
be expelled from the educational institution.
Each of the students of the institution and his/ her parents, or guardian
are required to submit a combined undertaking at the time of registra-
tion/ admission in prescribed format available in Annexure III, which is
mandatory for registration/ admission.
Such an undertaking shall be submitted before the com-
mencement of every academic year. An undertaking similar to the above
shall be submitted every year by the student who is admitted to the
hostel.
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Mount Zion Group Of Institutions

 City of Kigali, Rwanda, East Africa
Rwanda, warmly known as “the land of a thousand hills’’ is situated in East – central Africa. It lies 121
Km South (75 miles) of the equator in the Tropic of Capricorn, 1416 kilometres (880Miles) west of the Indian
Ocean and 1250Km (777Miles) east of the Atlantic Ocean – literally the heart of Africa. Rwanda is bordered by
Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south and the Democratic Republic of Congo to the west.
The country has a temperate climate, with two rainy seasons (February to April, November to January). Average
temperatures range from 16-22 degree Celsius. Anyone visiting ‘the land of a thousand hills’ is in for a multitude
of surprises: First is the personal safety, peace, security and stability enjoyed by both citizens and visitors of the
country. Second there is the beauty of this nation. The landscapes in this green country are truly breathtaking.
Many visitors to Rwanda have remarked that the physical beauty of the country is without an equal on the African
continent. Rwanda has five vol-canoes, twenty-three lakes and numerous rivers, some forming the source of River
Nile. Spectacular volcanoes and dense tropical forests dominate the north of the country, while gentle hills and
valleys, calm lakes and turbulent rivers in both savannah and dense tropical vegetation dominate the rest of the
country. The high altitude forests of the Virunga volcanic mountains, in northern Rwanda are home to the world’s
largest number of endangered mountain gorillas. Numbering in the hundreds, the gorillas live in protected areas,
free from poachers. The gorillas can be viewed in their natural mountain habitats at a fairly close range.