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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).

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Our Motto

Our Vision

Quality Policy“Trust upon us, We will care for you”

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.

“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”

Prospectus for MBBS Admission 2018 - ‘19 | 03

Rt. Rev. Dr. Philipose Mar Chrysostom, Chancellor

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.

“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.”

1. Messages....................................................................................042. Curriculum..................................................................................06 > Medical Curriculum > Campus Discipline > Vacation > Dress Code > Medical Ethics > Communication Skills > Role of the Parents > Epilogue3. Facilities......................................................................................07 > Library > English Proficiency Centre > Medical Labs > Sports & Activities4. Medical College Policies............................................................09 > Mentoring Programme5. 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 Course6. Mount Zion Group.......................................................................16

Contents

Chairman Board Of Directors

Member Board Of Directors

Member Board Of Directors

Vice Chancellor


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

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.

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

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.

Dr. K J Abraham

Samuel Abraham

Joseph Abraham

Dr. Y M Fazil MarickarM.S, MAMSA, PhD(Urology) FAMA,FIMSA,FAS,FEMSI

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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.

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.

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.

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

Dean Faculty of Medicine

Registrar

Deputy Vice Chancellor Finance

Dean Student Affairs


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

“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

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

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

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.

Karuna Mariyam ThomasB.Tech, MBA (HR)

Prof. (Dr.) Amit Abraham

Vijayan Chellappan

Reji GeorgeM.A., PhD. (Psychology) B.Com, Chartered Accountant (FCA)

MBA ,PGDMM, MSc (Psych), JDC

Dr. Harris Joy VargheseM.B.B.S, M.S, ASI, FIAGES (General Surgeon)

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.


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 Formal decent dress with doctor’s coat with the sleeves up to the elbow and formal shoes for both Men and Women.

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”.

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.

Curriculum


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.

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.

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.

Facilities


Sports & Activities

The Department of Sports and Physical Education organizes physical activities for students and all the faculties of the Mount Zion International Medical University of Rwanda (MZI-UR) The Department offers the following facilities:> Sports activities such as basketball, volleyball, hockey, football, cricket and futsal),> Full-sized football field with a track,> Locker rooms In addition to this, all sport lovers are invited to participate in extra activities within the different sports sections. The University proposes to have its representation in the following sports disciplines:> Sport aerobics,> Female and male volleyball,> Female and male basketball,> Football.> Cricket.

The MZIUR sports committee shall be the principal sports promotion advisory body of the University and the Rules and Bye-Laws shall be responsible for the sports promotion through development of sports infrastructure and partic-ipation in sports at grass-root levels. The objective of the committee of sports is to promote, organize and conduct sports in the MZIUR. It aims to foster team spirit and sportsmanship of the players; to inculcate & enhance a sense of discipline and the spirit of true sportsmanship and to undertake and conduct intercollegiate inter-zonal, in-ter-University tournaments of sports and cultural activities from time to time.

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.

Medical Labs

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.


Medical College Policies1. Compulsory in campus training.2. Morning assembly regularly.3. Clean class rooms by students4. 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.

Introduction1.1. 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 SeatsTotal 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%


Prospectus

Note: Applications submitted should be complete in all respects and the certificates produced after the last date of receipt will not be consid-ered under any circumstances. Late and incomplete applications will not be considered under any circumstances. The candidates should satisfy the eligibility conditions on the date of submission of applica-tion form. All candidates should read and sign the declaration in the application form.

All certificates/ documents uploaded for admission shall be attested by a Government authorized Notary.


How to ApplyApplication Forms Candidates seeking admission to the MBBS course can apply through online form in the website of the College www.mountzioninternationaluniversity.com.The duly filled online application form should be submit-ted along with ap-plication fee of USD 100 by wireless bank transfer (As per online instructions).Note: Application Fee is non-refundable.Documents to be Uploaded1.Notary Attested copy of the mark list of qualifying ex-amination.2. Notary Attested Pass Certificate of the qualifying ex-amination.3. Notary Attested copy of relevant page of School re-cords and certificate showing the date of birth as proof of age. Government issued Birth Certificate if date of birth is not recorded in School Certificate.4. Eligibility/ Equivalency certificate obtained from the Rwanda Education Board (REB) by candidates who have passed the qualifying examination from authorities other than Rwanda. 5. Course and conduct certificate from the Institution last attended.6. Photograph: Recent passport size photograph is to be uploaded in the box provided in the online applica-tion form.7. Signature in the online application, the candidate has to put his/ her scanned signature wherever necessary.8. Submission: The online filled application form with all the required certificates/ documents uploaded and application fee paid through bank shall be uploaded on the website. The management shall not be responsible for server error/ network problems which may cause de-lay of upload of ap-plication. Applicants shall receive an automated response on successful submission of the online application form.

Note: Applicants are to produce ORIGINAL CERTIFICATES for verifi-cation at the time of final admission process.

1. Publication of Notification Will be notified through website.

2. Last date for submission of online applications

Will be notified through website.

3 Publication of individual application on the website of Medical College


4. Last date for notifying de-fects, if any, by the individu-al applicants


5. The date of Publication of eligible candidates


6 Date of Counselling/ Admissions of 1st round of applicants


7 The last date for Second Round of Counselling/ Admissions


8 Last date for joining the college after 2nd round of counselling


9 Commencement of Aca-demic session


10. Last date up to which students can be admitted against vacancies arising due to any reason


Time Revised Schedule for Counseling

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 Admission1. 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.

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.


Fee Structure

Fee Structure for MBBS (2018-19 admission) for the whole duration of the course will be as per rules. The fees (tuition and miscellaneous) are to be paid every year for six years.

Uniform fee structure for all the candidates1. Tuition fees – USD 8,000 (Eight Thousand USD per year)2. Miscellaneous fees – USD 2500 (Two Thousand Five Hundred USD per year)

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 beginning of the Semester of every year. A bond has to be executed by student and concerned parent on admission relating to payment of fees regularly and in the event of discontinuing, liquidated damages if liable to pay. No relaxation is given in remittance of fees. If a student admitted to this Institution wishes to discontinue the course 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 together with the liquidated damages of USD 20,000/- (USD Twenty Thousand only). Tuition fee for the first year shall be paid at the time of admission and pe-riodically each year. Fee relaxation is not given to any candidate. Yearly remittance of fee for the normal duration of course is mandatory. The candidate must furnish bank 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 every year. 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 of USD 1,000 (USD One Thousand only) per subject.

In addition to tuition fee, miscellaneous fees (special fees) prescribed by 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.

The candidates will have to pay additionally a one-time interest free refund-able deposit of USD 1,000/-. The deposit will be refunded on completion of the course.Fees should be paid on or before beginning of the Semester of every year. Late pay-ments will attract penalty.Fee once paid will not be refunded 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 and submit a Bank Guarantee for covering the tuition fee for the remaining years of the MBBS Course. No concession or exemption from payment of fee and deposit and submis-sion of Bank Guarantee will be granted to the applicants.All fee payable at the time of admission shall be paid by cash or DD 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.

No. Particulars Period 2018-19Miscellaneous Fees (in USD)1 University Administration

FeeAnnual 50.00

2 Academic Calendar and Diary

Annual 10.00

3 Library (Print & Digital) Annual 50.004 Lab Fees Annual 50.005 Examination Conducting

Charge and StationaryAnnual 30.00

6 Establishment Charges Annual 20.007 Extra Curricular Activities Annual 30.008 Students Union Fee Annual 20.009 Transportation Annual 30.0010 PHC , Health Centre

Training*Annual 50.00

11 Lab Work Records Annual 10.0012 Medical Aid and Insurance Annual 30.0013 PTA Annual 40.0014 Recreational Fee Annual 20.0015 College Magazine Annual 10.0016 Miscellaneous Annual 50.00

Sub Total USD 500

No. Hostel & Mess Fees Period 2018-19

1 Establishment Charges Annual 200.00

2 Hostel Rent, Electricity And Water Charges

Annual 800.00

3 Mess Fee Annual 800.00

4 Recreation Charges Annual 200.00

Sub Total USD 2,000.00GRAND TOTAL USD 2,500.00

(*Subject to change as per University decision)Besides Miscellaneous fees, Hostel & Mess fees will have to be paid extra.

Cancellation of Admission/ Refund of Fees No request for refund of fees received within a period of three days pri-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 University on or before three days prior to the last date for closing of admission for MBBS fixed by the University. In such cases, the refund will be made within three days of the receipt of request thereof.

If any applicant discontinues the course or leaves the Institution within a period of three days before the closing of admission in the 1st year or discontin-ues the course/ leaves the institution in the subsequent years, he/ she is liable to pay the fees for the remaining years i.e. fees for the whole course. In such cases, Transfer Certificate and other certificates will be issued only after payment of all dues including the fees for the remaining years.

In addition to the above, such students will have to pay tuition, hostel, mess and other fees proportionately for the period they remained on the rolls of the College. For the purpose of calculations of proportionate recovery, part of a month will be considered as a full month.


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).

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.


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.

Special Features/ Discipline/ Additional Information

Mount Zion Group Of Institutions


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