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University of Nairobi

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University Overview

Established in 1970, the University of Nairobi is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Nairobi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo and Kisumu. Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, University of Nairobi (UoN) is a very large-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. University of Nairobi (UoN) 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 54-year-old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Kenyan higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UoN 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:University of Nairobi
Acronym:UoN
Founded:1970 Origins date back to 1956
Motto:Unitate et Labore In Unity and Work
Colours:Sky blue
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University Location

Address:PO Box 30197 Nairobi 00100 Nairobi Kenya
Tel:+254 (20) 318 262
Fax: +254 (20) 212 644
Other locations:Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo and Kisumu

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.


University of Nairobi's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Nairobi 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

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)