United States International University Africa

United States International University-Africa (USIU-Africa)
Motto	Education To Take You Places
Type	Private
Established	1969; 55 years ago
Vice-Chancellor	Dr. Omolola E. Omole-Odubekun (Interim)
Administrative staff	500+ (2024)
Students	6,500+ (2024)
Location	USIU Road, Kasarani, Nairobi, Kenya
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:

The Chandaria School of Business (CSOB) ^[7]
The School of Science & Technology (SST) ^[8]
The School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS) ^[9]^[10]
The School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (SPHS) ^[11]
The School of Communication, Cinematic & Creative Arts (SCCCA) ^[12]
The School of Graduate Studies (SGS) ^[13]

Academic Programs

Undergraduate Programs

BSc. Finance^[14]
BSc. Accounting^[14]
BSc. Tourism Management^[14]
BSc. International Business Administration^[14]
BSc. Hotel and Restaurant Management^[14]
Bachelor of Global Leadership & Governance
BA. Sociology
BA. Psychology^[15]
BA. Criminal Justice Studies^[15]
BA. International Relations^[15]
BA. Animation^[16]
BA. Journalism^[16]
BA. Film Production and Directing^[16]
BSc. Software Engineering^[16]
BSc. Data Science and Analytics
BSc. Applied Computer Technology^[16]
BSc. Information Systems Technology^[16]
Bachelor of Pharmacy
BSc. Applied Biochemistry
BSc. Analytical Chemistry
BSc. Epidemiology & Biostatistics


Graduate and Doctoral Programs

MSc. Global Banking and Finance
Master of Business Administration^[17]
MBA - Global Business Management
MBA - Health Leadership and Management
MSc. Management and Organizational Development^[17]
Doctor of Business Administration^[17]
Master of Science in Information Systems Technology^[18]
Master of Science in Information Security
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems & Technology
MA. Communication Studies^[18]
MA. International Relations^[19]
MA. Clinical Psychology^[19]
MA. Counselling Psychology^[19]
MA. Marriage and Family Therapy^[19]
MA. Criminal & Transitional Justice
Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D), Clinical Psychology^[19]
Doctor of Philosophy 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]

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. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)
^ 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

01°13′05″S 36°52′45″E / 1.21806°S 36.87917°E / -1.21806; 36.87917

[1R-1] Julie Kwach (January 2018). "USIU Kenya: United States International University Kenya". Nairobi: Tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[2R-2] USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "United States International University Africa: Accreditation". Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[3] "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.

[3R-4] 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.

[4R-5] "Location of The Campus of USIU Africa, Karasani, Nairobi, Kenya" (Map). Google Maps. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[5R-6] Alliant International University (2014). "History of Alliant International University". Alliant International University. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[6R-7] USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "Academic Affairs: Chandaria School of Business". Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[7R-8] USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "Academic Affairs: School of Science & Technology". Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[8R-9] USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "Academic Affairs: School of Humanities & Social Sciences". Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[9R-10] Nation Reporter (9 March 2015). "USIU-Africa Opens Event Related Potential Laboratory for Research". Daily Nation. Nairobi. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[10R-11] Staff Reporter (18 March 2015). "USIU-Africa Opens US$6.5 Million Science Centre". Daily Monitor. Kampala. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[12] "USIU-Africa wins Best Student Short Film Award".

[11R-13] USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "School of Graduate Studies, Research & Extension". Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[12R-14] USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "Chandaria School of Business: Undergraduate Programs". Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[14R-15] USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "School of Humanities & Social Sciences: Undergraduate Programs". Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[13R-16] ^ ^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.

[15R-17] USIU Africa (6 June 2018). "Chandaria School of Business: Graduate and Doctoral Programs". Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[16R-18] USIU Africa. "School of Science & Technology: Graduate Programs". Nairobi: United States International University Africa. Retrieved 6 June 2018.

[17R-19] ^ ^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.

[20] Business Daily Reporter (12 July 2016). "Transport minister confirms Catherine Wairi as KPA boss". Business Daily Africa. Nairobi. Retrieved 12 July 2016. {{cite web}}: |author= has generic name (help)

[21] Muyanga, Philip (10 June 2018). "Intrigues behind KPA Managing Director Catherine Mturi-Wairi's exit". Daily Nation. Nairobi. Retrieved 10 December 2018.

[22] Kipng'enoh, Wesley (October 2017). "How Esther Passaris achieved her dream of graduating from USIU". Nairobi: SDE.co.ke. Retrieved 5 June 2018.

[23] "Evewoman : Meet Kenya's Miss Feisty: Nairobi's iron lady Esther Passaris". www.standardmedia.co.ke. Retrieved 29 May 2020.

[24] "Senanu: Entrepreneur who isn't afraid to burn his fingers yet". Business Daily. Retrieved 29 May 2020.

[25] "JOOUST Chancellor and USIU alumnus Vimal Shah a top African entrepreneur". universitytimesafrica.com. Retrieved 25 May 2020.

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