United States International University Africa

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United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa)
USIU Africa Logo.png
MottoEducation To Take You Places
TypePrivate
Established1969;55 years ago (1969)
Vice-Chancellor Dr. Omolola E. Omole-Odubekun (Interim)
Administrative staff
500+ (2024)
Students6,500+ (2024)
Location
USIU Road, Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya
CampusUrban
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]

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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]

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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

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