Africa International University

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Africa International University
AIU
MottoEducation with Passion and Integrity
TypeChristian Chartered Private University
Established1983
Chairman Chair University Council - Dr. Nelson C. Kuria. OGW,MBS. [1]
Chairperson Chair Board of Trustees - Dr. Esther Obasi-Ike. [2]
Chancellor Professor Watson Omulokoli
Vice-Chancellor Professor Dankit Nassiuma
Location,
Nairobi
,
1°18′06″S36°41′23″E / 1.301763°S 36.689759°E / -1.301763; 36.689759
CampusKaren Main Campus
Website www.aiu.ac.ke
Africa International University

Africa International University is a Christian university in Karen, Nairobi, Kenya. [3]

Contents

History

Africa International University was founded in 1983 as the Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (N.E.G.S.T) through the vision of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa. [4] The goal was to provide training for pastors beyond the basic certificate and diploma levels.

In March 2011, A.I.U was awarded a university charter by the government of Kenya and has continued to develop undergraduate programs, particularly in business, ICT, Development Studies and Counselling Psychology. [5]

Programs

AIU offers pre-university, undergraduate, post-graduate, Masters and Ph.D programmes. [6] [7] [8]

Undergraduate programs

Early Childhood Development

Urban Development

Masters programs


Master of Theology (Th.M.) (2 years)

Master of Divinity (M.Div.) (3 years full-time)

Master of Arts (2 years full-time, 3 years part-time)

Doctoral programs

Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) (3 years)

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