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Kenyatta University

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Overview

Founded in 1985, the Kenyatta University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Nairobi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Mombasa, Kitui, Nakuru, Embu, Ruiru, Nyeri, Kiambu, Kericho and Dadaab. Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Kenyatta University (KU) is a very large-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. Kenyatta University (KU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 39-year-old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Kenyan higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. KU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Kenyatta University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Kenyatta University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Kenyatta University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery large-sized

Selectivity

Kenyatta University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym KU
Founded 1985
Motto Transforming Higher Education, Enhancing Lives
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University Location

Address PO Box 43844
Nairobi
00100 Nairobi
Kenya
Kenyatta University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Kenyatta University Phone Number +254 (20) 870 3000
Kenyatta University Fax Number +254
Other locations Mombasa, Kitui, Nakuru, Embu, Ruiru, Nyeri, Kiambu, Kericho and Dadaab

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Kenyatta University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Kenyatta University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Kenyatta University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Kenyatta University.

Kenyatta University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

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Kenyatta University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Kenyatta University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Kenyatta University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Kenyatta University's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Kenyatta University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Kenyatta University's Admission Office Admission Office

Registrar Academic. Kenyatta University
Nairobi 00100
(20) 870 3200


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

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Kenyatta University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Kenyatta University has an enrollment range of over-50,000 students making it a very large-sized institution.


Kenyatta University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 3,000-3,499 academic employees (Faculty).


Kenyatta University's Control Type Control Type

Kenyatta University is a public higher education institution.


Kenyatta University's Entity Type Entity Type

Kenyatta University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Kenyatta University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Kenyatta University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Kenyatta University does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Kenyatta University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.


Kenyatta University's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Kenyatta University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Kenyatta University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Kenyatta University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Kenyatta University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Kenyatta University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Kenyatta University's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Kenyatta University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Kenyatta University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Commission for University Education of Kenya

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1985


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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