ADMISSIONS INTO ERuDeF INSTITUTE FOR 2015/2016 OPEN!

The ERuDeF Institute of Biodiversity and Non-profit Studies (ERuDeF Institute), Reg. N^o025/2012/AVC/MINEFOP/SG/DAG), is currently admitting students for the 2015/2016 academic year into her different training programmes.

Undergraduate Training

Students with A’L Level Certificate or equivalent are eligible for a 4-year programme leading to the award of a professional Bachelors degree. The first year of the programme is sanctioned with the award of a National Diploma, a Higher National Diploma in the 3^rd and a professional Bachelors degree in the 4^th year. The undergraduate programme is offered in partnership and in a co-sharing arrangement with the St. Monica University Buea, affiliated to the US-based St. Monica University. Our undergraduates are some of the most accomplished and motivated students anywhere.

Graduate Training

This is a 2-year intensive programme with 1-year of course work and 1 year of research and field work leading to the award of a professional Masters degree. Students with at least a Bachelors degree from any discipline to undergo a 2-year training programme in partnership with the St. Monica University in Buea. Students could minor in Human Resources Management, Project Management, Financial Management and Audit of NGOs, Research and Leadership for Public Sector.

Graduate Research Mentorship

ERuDeF Institute supports research mentorship for students from collaborating universities. Such students are required to produce a thesis embodying the results of independent investigation under the mentorship of ERuDeF Institute’s faculty and the guidance of an academic supervisor at the students’ own universities.

Other Programmes at ERuDeF Institute include: Study Abroad Programme,

International Volunteering Programme, and Outreach Programme

Short Courses

The ERuDeF Institute offers short courses for people who wish to undertake continuing professional development, or to learn about a new subject or area of study. These courses include but are not limited to fundraising, project development and management, strategic plans and GIS for development. Consult the annual calendar of short courses published each year in July of the previous year for details.

METHODS OF DELIVERY

Full Time On Campus

This is offered at the ERuDeF Institute in Buea or any of its field sites. The trainees attend lectures at the Institute during week days; morning to evening per lecture time table.

Weekend-based Training Programme

It is offered during the week-end for business executives and busy professionals, who cannot afford free time during the week.

Distance Location Training Programme

It is offered in major towns to business executives and busy professionals who cannot leave their towns. It is a one-week intensive programme offered once in every quarter. Candidates for this programme must attend the opening, open days and convocation sessions at EIBiNS.

Online Study

This programme is offered for specific courses such as NGO & Fundraising Studies to busy professionals and students, who for one reason or the other cannot be full time on campus. It offered through the ERuDeF Institute Website.

Through the Online Study delivery mode, you can study from anywhere in the world that has internet access.

SPECIALIZATION

Biodiversity Conservation (BCM)
Agroforestry Management (AgfM)
Environmental Education (EnE)
Environmental Journalism (EnJ)
NGO & Fundraising Studies (NFS)
Mountain Studies (MoS)
Geographical Information System for Development (GIS)

ADMISSION

Prospective candidates (both graduates and undergraduates) should deposit the following documents on or before September 20;

A filled application form (available at ERuDeF Institute or online);
Copy of your A-level Certificate/Slip or equivalent and a copy of degree and/or equivalent diploma;
Two reference letters from relevant professionals (not applicable to undergraduates);
A medical certificate of physical fitness from ERuDeF designated medical doctor;
A letter of motivation for joining the programme including your career objectives;
A certificate of English proficiency, and
An application processing fee of FCFA 20,000 ($40). Please note that the Application Processing Fee is non-refundable.

You can also apply to the ERuDeF Institute by completing our online form available at www.erudefinstitute.org

WHY STUDY AT EIBiNS

ERuDeF recruits annually the top 20% graduates from ERuDeF Institute into its field and administrative programmes
ERuDeF Institutes offers research and project grants to outstanding students in their respective specialties
ERuDeF Institute remains the only professional training institute offering diplomas/certificates/degrees in Conservation Sciences, NGO Studies & Fundraising in Cameroon
ERuDeF Institute has national and international partners to recruit excellent students on handsome packages
ERuDeF Instiute offers broad-based programmes that transform graduates into potential employers
ERuDeF Institute has a strong faculty staff, who are very successful experts in their own fields

BROADER LINKAGE

ERuDeF Institute is affiliated to St. Monica University Buea and the Virginia Tech-College of Natural Resources, USA. It will soon concretize affiliation with the University of Dschang and the University of Buea. Our partners include; Trees for the Future (USA), African Conservation Foundation (UK), national universities, Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training, The Environment and Rural Development Foundation, Ministry of Scientific Research and Innovation and the Ministry of Higher Education