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Kenyatta University

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University 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 (Buydiploma 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 Buydiploma 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 Identity

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

Address:PO Box 43844 Nairobi 00100 Nairobi Kenya
Tel:+254 (20) 870 3000
Fax: +254
Other locations:Mombasa, Kitui, Nakuru, Embu, Ruiru, Nyeri, Kiambu, Kericho and Dadaab

Study Areas and Degree Levels

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

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Kenyatta University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important Kenyatta University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)