United States International University-Africa, also known as USIU-Africa, is a private university in Kenya. 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.
The university is currently headed by Prof. Mwenda Ntarangwi,Prof. Mwenda Ntarangwi assisted by a team of management board members.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 , by road, northeast of Nairobi's central business district. The coordinates of the university campus are: 01°13'05.0"S, 36°52'45.0"E (Latitude:-1.218056; Longitude:36.879167).
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.
Over 55 nationalities are represented among the student population, undertaking 38 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs at USIU-Africa. The university has more than 25,000 alumni.
Academic schools As of January 2025, USIU-Africa maintains the following schools:
The Chandaria School of BusinessThe Chandaria School of Business (CSOB) The School of Science & TechnologyThe School of Science & Technology (SST) The School of Humanities & Social SciencesThe School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS) The School of Pharmacy & Health SciencesThe School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (SPHS) The School of Communication, Cinematic & Creative ArtsThe School of Communication, Cinematic & Creative Arts (SCCCA) The School of Graduate StudiesThe School of Graduate Studies (SGS)
Academic programs Undergraduate programs BSc. Finance BSc. Accounting BSc. Tourism Management BSc. International Business Administration BSc. Hotel and Restaurant Management Bachelor of Global Leadership & Governance BA. Sociology BA. Psychology BA. Criminal Justice Studies BA. International Relations BA. Animation BA. Journalism BA. Film Production and Directing BSc. Software Engineering BSc. Data Science and Analytics BSc. Applied Computer Technology BSc. Information Systems Technology 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 MBA - Global Business Management MBA - Health Leadership and Management MSc. Management and Organizational Development Master of Science in Information Systems Technology Master of Science in Information Security MA. Communication Studies MA. International Relations MA. Clinical Psychology MA. Counselling Psychology MA. Marriage and Family Therapy MA. Criminal & Transitional Justice Doctor of Psychology (Psy.D), Clinical Psychology Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations Doctor of Business Administration Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems & Technology
Notable alumni
Joseph Cherorot, Kenyan MP Jackie Chirchir, jewelry designer Emmanuel Ikubese Catherine Mturi-Wairi: former managing director of Kenya Ports Authority Esther Passaris: social entrepreneur, philanthropist and politician Njeri Rionge (1966–2023), technology entrepreneur who was a co-founder of the Internet Service Provider (ISP) Wananchi Online Limited (WOL) Kris Senanu: businessman Vimal Shah: chief executive officer of Bidco Africa, a multinational consumer products manufacturer and distributor
See also List of universities in Kenya Alliant International University Education in Kenya
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