University in Kenya
United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa) Motto Education To Take You Places Type Private Established 1969; 55 years ago (1969 ) Vice-Chancellor Dr. Omolola E. Omole-Odubekun (Interim) Administrative staff
500+ (2024) Students 6,500+ (2024) Location Campus Urban Website www .usiu .ac .ke
United States International University-Africa , also known as USIU-Africa , is a private university in Kenya.[ 1] The university is accredited by the Commission for Higher Education (CUE) in Kenya and by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC ) in the United States.[ 2] [ 3]
The university is currently headed by Prof. Mwenda Ntarangwi , assisted by a capable team of Management Board Members .
Location
The university campus is located in the Roysambu neighborhood, in the Kasarani suburb of Nairobi , Kenya's capital and largest city. This location lies approximately 12 kilometres (7 mi), by road, northeast of Nairobi's central business district .[ 4] The coordinates of the university campus are: 01°13'05.0"S, 36°52'45.0"E (Latitude:-1.218056; Longitude:36.879167).[ 5]
History
The university was established in 1969 as the Nairobi Campus of United States International University (USIU), a San Diego –based institution. In 1999, the United States International University, Nairobi Campus, established itself as a separate university under its new name: USIU Africa. In 2001, USIU (San Diego) merged with the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) to form Alliant International University .[ 6]
Over 55 nationalities are represented among the student population undertaking 38 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs at USIU-Africa. The university has an Alumni population in excess of 25,000.[ 1]
Academic Schools
As of September 2024, USIU-Africa maintains the following schools:
Academic Programs
Undergraduate Programs
Graduate and Doctoral Programs
Notable Alumni
See also
References
^ a b Julie Kwach (January 2018). "USIU Kenya: United States International University Kenya" . Nairobi: Tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "United States International University Africa: Accreditation" . Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ "Commission for University Education - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya) - Status Of Universities (Universities Authorized to Operate in Kenya)" . www.cue.or.ke . Retrieved 25 May 2020 .
^ Globefeed.com (6 June 2018). "Distance between Nairobi Central, Nairobi, Kenya and United States International University Africa, Kasarani Area, off Thika Road, Nairobi, Kenya" . Globefeed.com. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ "Location of The Campus of USIU Africa, Karasani, Nairobi, Kenya" (Map). Google Maps . Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ Alliant International University (2014). "History of Alliant International University" . Alliant International University . Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "Academic Affairs: Chandaria School of Business" . Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "Academic Affairs: School of Science & Technology" . Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "Academic Affairs: School of Humanities & Social Sciences" . Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ Nation Reporter (9 March 2015). "USIU-Africa Opens Event Related Potential Laboratory for Research" . Daily Nation . Nairobi. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ Staff Reporter (18 March 2015). "USIU-Africa Opens US$6.5 Million Science Centre" . Daily Monitor . Kampala. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ "USIU-Africa wins Best Student Short Film Award" .
^ USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "School of Graduate Studies, Research & Extension" . Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ a b c d e USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "Chandaria School of Business: Undergraduate Programs" . Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ a b c USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "School of Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate Programs" . Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ a b c d e f USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "School of Science & Technology: Undergraduate Programs" . Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ a b c USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "Chandaria School of Business: Graduate and Doctoral Programs" . Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ a b USIU Africa. "School of Science & Technology: Graduate Programs" . Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ a b c d e f USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "School of Humanities & Social Sciences: Graduate and Doctoral Programs" . Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018 .
^ Business Daily Reporter (12 July 2016). "Transport minister confirms Catherine Wairi as KPA boss" . Business Daily Africa . Nairobi. Retrieved 12 July 2016 .
^ Muyanga, Philip (10 June 2018). "Intrigues behind KPA Managing Director Catherine Mturi-Wairi's exit" . Daily Nation . Nairobi. Retrieved 10 December 2018 .
^ Kipng'enoh, Wesley (October 2017). "How Esther Passaris achieved her dream of graduating from USIU" . Nairobi: SDE.co.ke. Retrieved 5 June 2018 .
^ "Evewoman : Meet Kenya's Miss Feisty: Nairobi's iron lady Esther Passaris" . www.standardmedia.co.ke . Retrieved 29 May 2020 .
^ "Senanu: Entrepreneur who isn't afraid to burn his fingers yet" . Business Daily . Retrieved 29 May 2020 .
^ "JOOUST Chancellor and USIU alumnus Vimal Shah a top African entrepreneur" . universitytimesafrica.com . Retrieved 25 May 2020 .
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01°13′05″S 36°52′45″E / 1.21806°S 36.87917°E / -1.21806; 36.87917