• Source: United States International University Africa

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, 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. 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 an Alumni population in excess of 25,000.




Academic Schools


As of September 2024, USIU-Africa maintains the following schools:

The Chandaria School of Business (CSOB)
The School of Science & Technology (SST)
The School of Humanities & Social Sciences (SHSS)
The School of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (SPHS)
The School of Communication, Cinematic & Creative Arts (SCCCA)
The 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
Doctor of Business Administration
Master of Science in Information Systems Technology
Master of Science in Information Security
Doctor of Philosophy in Information Systems & Technology
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.




Notable Alumni


Emmanuel Ikubese
Catherine Mturi-Wairi: Former managing director of Kenya Ports Authority.
Esther Passaris: Social entrepreneur, philanthropist and politician.
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




References






External links


Website of USIU Africa
USIU Nairobi To Build KSh735 Million Student Centre
Dr. Mwenda Ntarangwi Appointed New USIU Vice Chancellor, Effective July 1, 2024

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