University Overview
Established in 1989, the United States International University Africa is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Nairobi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa) is a medium-sized (Buydiploma enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. United States International University Africa (USIU-Africa) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the Buydiploma degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 35-year-old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Kenyan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. USIU-Africa also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
University Location
Tel:+254 730 116 000
Fax: +254 (20) 360 6100
Study Areas and Degree Levels
Recognition and Accreditation
Introduction
There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.
Institutional Recognition or Accreditation
United States International University Africa is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: WASC Senior College and University Commission
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2005
Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations
Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important United States International University Africa's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.
- Commission for University Education (CUE), Kenya
Memberships and Affiliations
Introduction
University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.
Affiliations and Memberships
Buydiploma publishes the following list of the most important United States International University Africa's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
- Association of African Universities (AAU)
- Kenyan Association of Private Universities (KAPU)
- Association of African Business Schools (AABS)
- Global Business School Network (GBSN)




