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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

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University Overview

Established in 1994, the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 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, Taita Taveta, Nakuru, Kisii, Kitale and Arusha (Tanzania). Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) 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 Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 30-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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. JKUAT 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 Identity

Name:Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
Acronym:JKUAT
Founded:1994
Motto:Setting trends in higher education, research and innovation
Colours:Blue and green
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University Location

Address:PO Box 62000, Juja Nairobi 00200 Nairobi Kenya
Tel:+254 (67) 587 0001
Fax: +254
Other locations:Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Nakuru, Kisii, Kitale and Arusha (Tanzania)

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

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


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
  • Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)