Dual Accreditation in Kenya and United States
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United States International University,
situated in Nairobi, Kenya is the oldest
private secular university in Eastern
Africa. Students at USIU receive a
high quality, broad-based education
that prepares them for global success.
We take great pride in the strength and
diversity of our students, the teaching
ability and intellectual rigour of our
faculty, and the commitment of our
administration.
Spring 2014
Factsheet
Accredited by the Commission for University Education
(Kenya) and the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges
and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and
Colleges (USA).
Student Activities
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24 clubs, 12 sports teams and an elected student government the Student Affairs Council (SAC) Senate.
On Campus Facilities
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Two 128-capacity hostels, fully equipped health clinic,
ultra-modern gym and access to psychological and career
counseling.
Easy access to users with physical disabilities.
Community Service Learning Program and
Internship
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Undergraduates spend over 90 hours working in social action
projects.
Internships allow students to translate theory into practice.
Library & Information Center
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Hosts 164,988 print volumes, 184 journals, 23,664 e-books,
4,606 audio visual recordings and 18 e-databases.
10,000 m2 floor space
Wi-Fi internet access
USIU at a Glance 2013/14
Student Population Distribution Domestic
International
Female population
Male population Academic Programs
CHANDARIA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
• B.Sc. Accounting
• B.Sc. Business Administration
• B.Sc. Hotel and Restaurant Management
• B.Sc. International Business Administration
• B.Sc. Tourism Management
• Executive Master of Science in
Organizational Development (EMOD)
• Global Executive Master of Business
Administration (GEMBA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Age range
SCHOOL OF HUMANITIES AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
• B.A. Criminal Justice
• B.A. International Relations
• B.A. Psychology
• M.A. Clinical Psychology
• M.A. Counseling Psychology
• M.A. International Relations
• Doctor of Philosophy in International
Relations (Ph.D)
• Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D), Clinical
Psychology
Doctoral Ratio SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
• B.A. Journalism
• B.Sc. Applied Computer Technology
• B.Sc. Information Systems and Technology
Summer 2013 Student Enrollment
Total Students Enrolled 5815
Undergraduate Student Population 4814
Chandaria School of Business
2354
School of Humanities & Social Sciences 1515
School of Science & Technology 893
Undecided
52
Graduate Student Population
913
Chandaria School of Business
688
School of Humanities & Social Sciences 202
School of Science & Technology 23
Doctoral Student Population 88
Chandaria School of Business
50
School of Humanities & Social Sciences 38
%
of
students
4920 85 %
895 15 %
3186 55 %
2629 45 %
15 -61
Nationalities Represented 66
Faculty
Fees
UNDERGRADUATE (per semester) Tuition (12 units @ 6,800) 84,000
Library Fee
5,000
Medical Fee
1,550
Student Activities Fee
500
TOTAL
91,050
GRADUATE (per semester)
Full time
94
Part time
145
Total faculty
239
Faculty - Student ratio
Undergraduate ratio
1:29
Graduate ratio
1:26
1:14
International Exchange and
Study Abroad Program
Ksh
Tuition (9 units @ 9,200) 82800
Library Fee
5,000
Medical Fee
1,550
Student Activities Fee
500
TOTAL
89,850
Non -East African students please consult
our web site (www.usiu.ac.ke) for rates.
Financial Aid
• USIU has a financial aid budget of KShs.
42,204,791
covering
sixteen
programs.
• Students can also apply for aid from
other organizations such as the Rattansi
USIU has a vibrant student exchange program
Foundation.
which enables students to broaden their world
• Applications to the Higher Educations
view and multicultural perspective.
Loans Board are only open to Kenyan
nationals.
EXCHANGE PARTNERS:
• American Business School (France)
• Claflin University (USA)
• Lincoln University (USA)
• North Central College (USA)
• Hochschule–Bremen University (Germany)
• Kansai Gaidai University (Japan)
• Linnaeus University (Sweden)
• York, St. John University, (UK)
• Kentucky State University (USA)
• Wesminster College, USA
• Frankfurt School of Management and Finance,
Germany
STUDY ABROAD PARTNERS:
• American University (USA)
• Knowledge Exchange Institute (USA)
• Sport Exchange Institution (USA)
• International Education Management Group
(USA)
• NLA University, Bergen (Norway)
• Trinity Christian College (USA)
• Alliant International University, San Diego
(USA)
Please contact us on:
Tel: +254-20-3606-000
Fax: +254-20-3606-100
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.usiu.ac.ke
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