United States International University Africa
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Motto | Education to take you to places |
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Type | Private |
Established | 1969 |
Vice-Chancellor | Paul T. Zeleza |
Administrative staff | 1,000+ (2018) |
Students | 8,500+ (2018) |
Location | , Kenya |
Campus | Urban |
Website | www |
United States International University Africa, also known as USIU Africa, is a private university in Kenya, the largest economy in the East African Community.[1] The university is accredited by the Commission for Higher Education (CUE) in Kenya and by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).[2][3]
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]
![Street in usiu.jpg](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/07/Street_in_usiu.jpg/220px-Street_in_usiu.jpg)
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 merged with the California School of Professional Psychology (CSPP) to form Alliant International University.[6]
Over 130 nationalities are represented among the student population undertaking 24 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs at USIU Africa. The university has an alumni population in excess of 140,000.[1]
Academic schools[]
As of May 2021, USIU Africa maintained the following academic schools:
- The Chandaria School of Business[7]
- The School of Science and Technology[8]
- The School of Humanities & Social Sciences[9][10]
- The School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences.[11]
- The School of Graduate Studies, Research & Extension[12]
- The School of Communication, Cinematic and Creative Arts.[13]
Academic courses[]
- Undergraduate courses
- BSc International Business Administration[14]
- BSc Accounting[14]
- BSc in Hotel and Restaurant Management[14]
- BSc in Tourism Management[14]
- BSc Finance[14]
- BA in Animation[15]
- BSc in Applied Computer Technology[15]
- BA in Film and Production and Directing[15]
- BSc in Information Systems Technology[15]
- Bachelor of Journalism[15]
- BA International Relations[16]
- BA Criminal Justice Studies[16]
- BA Psychology[16]
- Graduate and doctoral courses
- Master of Business Administration[17]
- MSc in Management and Organizational Development[17]
- Doctor of Business Administration[17]
- Master of Science in Information Systems Technology[18]
- Master of Arts in Communication Studies[18]
- MA in International Relations[19]
- MA in Counselling Psychology[19]
- MA in Clinical Psychology[19]
- MA in Marriage and Family Therapy[19]
- Doctor of Psychology[19]
- PhD in International Relations.[19]
Notable alumni[]
- Emmanuel Ikubese
- Catherine Mturi-Wairi: Former Managing Director of Kenya Ports Authority.[20][21]
- Esther Passaris: Social entrepreneur, philanthropist and politician.[22][23]
- Kris Senanu: businessman[24]
- Vimal Shah: Chief Executive Officer of Bidco Africa, a multinational consumer products manufacturer and distributor.[25]
See also[]
- List of universities in Kenya
- Alliant International University
- Education in Kenya
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: 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.
- ^ Google (6 June 2018). "Location of The Campus of USIU Africa, Karasani, Nairobi, Kenya" (Map). Google Maps. Google. 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 (6 June 2018). "School of Graduate Studies, Research & Extension". Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ "USIU-Africa wins Best Student Short Film Award".
- ^ Jump up to: 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.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "School of Science & Technology: Undergraduate Programs". Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: 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.
- ^ Jump up to: 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.
- ^ Jump up to: a b USIU Africa. "School of Science & Technology: Graduate Programs". Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
- ^ Jump up to: 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.
External links[]
- Universities in Kenya
- Educational institutions established in 1969
- Education in Nairobi
- 1969 establishments in Kenya