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United States International University Africa

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University Overview

Established in 1989, the United States International University Africa is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Nairobi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa) is a medium-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa) 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 35-year-old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Kenyan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USIU-Africa 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:United States International University Africa
Acronym:USIU-Africa
Founded:1989
Motto:Education to take you places
Colours:Blue and gold
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University Location

Address:PO Box 14634 Nairobi 00800 Nairobi Kenya
Tel:+254 730 116 000
Fax: +254 (20) 360 6100

Study Areas and Degree Levels

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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United States International University Africa's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

United States International University Africa is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

2005


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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

  • Commission for University Education (CUE), Kenya


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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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

  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Kenyan Association of Private Universities (KAPU)
  • Association of African Business Schools (AABS)
  • Global Business School Network (GBSN)