Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Nairobi, Kenya

  Kenya

Nairobi

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 

Description: KEI offers Associates, Bachelors, and Masters degrees at the United States International University (USIU) in Nairobi, Kenya. UISU is the first and largest private, secular university in Kenya. Since its establishment in 1969, USIU has earned its reputation as the top educational institution in all of East Africa. Enrollment is 2,300 students, from nearly 50 countries. The language of instruction on campus is English.

Full-time Bachelor and Master degree programs are offered in Psychology and Counseling Psychology; Journalism; International Relations; Business Administration, International Business Administration, and Management and Organizational Development; Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management; Information Systems and Technology. Minors are available in sociology, environmental science, literature, information systems, finance, marketing, hospitality, and tourism.

Professional visits are also included in Nairobi, as well as internships (for credit, minimum 200 hours required) and community service opportunities. Sightseeing, cultural and safari excursions in Kenya are also included when enrolling through KEI in a degree program at USIU. Students earn up to 16 undergraduate and graduate credits per semester. Open to high school/college graduates.

Highlights: Nairobi is the financial, political, educational, and cultural capital of Kenya, and the major commercial center in East Africa. Nairobi is one of Africa's most modern cities with skyscrapers, outdoor cafes and western-style hotels. From its discovery as the birthplace of humanity to the present day, to its independence from the UK in 1963, Kenya has a long and fascinating history. Most Kenyans associate themselves with one of 70 ethnic tribes, which often have their own unique language. Nairobi is one of Africa's most modern and fastest-growing cities with skyscrapers, outdoor cafes, theaters, museums and western-style hotels - and the regional hub for trade and finance in East Africa. Nairobi today is also a major diplomatic post in Africa, with a population of 1.5 million. For many reasons, it is an exciting place to study communications and journalism.

Living: Students reside in double-occupancy rooms at the USIU Residence Hall. Rooms are furnished with beds, desks, chairs, and wardrobes. Each residence hall has recreational facilities, TV rooms, and a study hall. USIU Resident Assistants live in each wing to provide assistance and facilitate a positive community experience.

Cost in US$: $12,600 per year of study

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Kenya Independently

Typically Participants Work Independently

Scholarships are Available. - $200-$1000

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Phone Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application

Typically The Application Process Time Is 2 weeks

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit DebriefingAbroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement: The Knowledge Exchange Institute offers unique study and intern abroad programs for college and graduate students. KEI programs are distinguished by a large selection of major-specific, language and regional studies courses; courses taught in English (all locations); professional internships; transcripts and credit from an accredited university; extensive cultural excursions; housing; pre-departure and on-site staff and support; and attentive service and small groups of students.

Year Founded: 1997