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Inter-territorial

Prof. George A. O Magoha, Vice-Chancellor, University of Nairobi

 

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The University of Nairobi, Kenya

A Centre of Excellence

The University of Nairobi dates back to 1956, with the establishment of the Royal Technical College, which admitted its first students for technical courses in April of the same year. At Kenya’s Independence in 1963, the idea of an inter-territorial university saw the creation of the University of East Africa and the Royal Technical College became a constituent College of the University. In 1970, through respective Acts of Parliament, the three East African states created a University each. Thus, the University of Nairobi was born.

 

In 1983 the University of Nairobi underwent a major restructuring exercise that created six colleges each headed by a principal. These colleges are:

 

• The College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences
• The College of Architecture and Engineering
• The College of Biological and Physical Sciences
• The College of Health Sciences
• The College of Education and External Studies
• The College of Humanities and Social Sciences

 

Vision


A world class University committed to world class excellence

 

Mission


To provide quality university education and training and to embody the aspirations of the Kenyan people and the global community through the creation, preservation, integration, transmission and utilisation of knowledge.

Student and Staff Population

Currently, the University of Nairobi has about 50,000 students pursuing different levels of degrees and diplomas both on fulltime and part-time bases through the following modes: face-to- face, distance learning, open learning and, most recently, e-learning. These students are served by a 1,500-strong academic staff and about 2,500 technical, administrative and support staff. About 12,000 of enrolled students are postgraduates and the remaining pursue undergraduate studies.

 

The History

Alumni

 

With a strong 117,000-plus alumnus, an alumni association is in place to reunite former students with the alma mater and help in developing the University.

 

Contribution


The University of Nairobi has contributed to the development of high-level manpower in the country and indeed the entire world. At the moment, the University graduates about 7,500 in a wide range of courses students annually.

 

Research Activities

 

Research remains the core in evaluating the performance of both students and staff. Academic members of staff are involved in numerous research activities on their own or with collaborating partners. The University of Nairobi is open and welcomes collaborations and exchanges with other centres of excellence worldwide in areas of mutual interest. As a University, we shall continue to support research in pursuance of our goals.

 

Corporate Social Responsibility


The University of Nairobi runs an active social responsibility programme that has seen it take its services to the public.

 

Expansion of Infrastructure


The increase in student admissions and number of courses offered has prompted the University to upgrade its infrastructure in order to cope with rising numbers and enable the institution to realise its full potential.

 

Faculties/Schools/Institutes


The University of Nairobi offers various academic programmes to meet a variety of needs. The degree and diplomas as well as certificate programmes are offered in the following faculties — schools, institutes and centres.

 

• The Centre for Biotechnology & Bioinformatics
• The Open and Distance e-Learning Centre
• The Faculty of Arts
• The Faculty of Agriculture
• The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
• The Institute of Anthropology, African and Gender Studies
• The Institute for Development Studies
• The Institute of Diplomacy and International Studies
• The Institute of Nuclear Science
• The Institute for Tropical and Infectious Diseases
• The Population Studies Research Institute
• The Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies
• The School of Mathematics
• The School of Computing and Informatics
• The School of Biological Sciences
• The School of Physical Sciences
• The School of the Arts and Design
• The School of the Built Environment
• The School of Engineering
• The School of Business
• The School of Economics
• The School of Journalism and Mass Communication
• The School of Law
• The School of Continuing & Distance Education
• The School of Education
• The School of Dental Sciences
• The School of Medicine
• The School of Nursing Sciences
• The School of Pharmacy
• The School of Public Health

 

Admission Requirements


The admission requirements are set out and approved by the Senate.

 

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