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University of Nairobi

Region: Nairobi Country: Kenya

About The University
The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established by an Act of Parliament Cap 210 of the Laws of Kenya is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region.

The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts. To date, the range of programmes offered number approximately two hundred.

Through module II (continuing education) programmes, invaluable opportunity has been opened to hundreds of Kenyans and non-Kenyans, on a paying basis, who meet university admission requirements, but who have not been able to access university education due to restricted intake into the regular programmes that is determined by limited resource allocation by Government.

In this effort, the location of the seven campuses of the University in the capital city and its environs and facilitating easy access, has been an asset that has seen the university increasingly become the busy hub and citadel of academic activity at all times.

In addition to the regular and evening and weekend programmes, classes are conducted at the University Extra Mural Centres located at the country's provincial headquarters.

The university is proud of its distinguished record of achievements in teaching, research, development and consultancy while strategizing for a greater future as the centre of academic, research and professional excellence.

No matter where you start your career at UoN, you will have endless opportunities to make lasting contributions to the University mission to create and transmit knowledge. You are essential to the fulfillment of that mission, lending your energy, skills, resourcefulness, and professionalism to help us transform UoN from one of the leading research universities in Africa into a model of higher education for the coming centuries.

From the VC's Desk

The University is one of the greatest inventions of our time. Although created more than nine centuries ago, it remains one of the glories of human aspirations and one of the triumphs of the power of imagination. To wholly understand this fact, you need to be integrated into the University system.

The University of Nairobi uses the 'learning centered' approach in its programmes. This has enabled our institution to create an environment that graduates students with well-developed intellectual skills in their field of specialization.

They also have a foundation of broad knowledge, effective written and oral communication skills, a strong ethical base, a sense of civil responsibility, proficiency in the use of technology, a global perspective and desire to purse life long learning.

As a result, the University of Nairobi produces graduates not only equipped for the jobs in the market but also well armed to cope with life itself. True to our tradition, the students are urged to cultivate a sense of independent thinking and responsible action.

The challenge of the students then is to ensure that they maintain the University's position as the leading public university in Kenya.

UON Profile

The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established by an Act of Parliament Cap 210 of the Laws of Kenya is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region.

The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national regional and Africa's high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programmes and specializations in sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts. To date, the range of programmes offered number approximately two hundred.

Through module II (continuing education) programmes, invaluable opportunity has been opened to hundreds of Kenyans and non-Kenyans, on a paying basis, who meet university admission requirements, but who have not been able to access university education due to restricted intake into the regular programmes that is determined by limited resource allocation by Government.

In this effort, the location of the seven campuses of the University in the capital city and its environs and facilitating easy access, has been an asset that has seen the university increasingly become the busy hub and citadel of academic activity at all times.

In addition to the regular and evening and weekend programmes, classes are conducted at the University Extra Mural Centres located at the country's provincial headquarters.

The university is proud of its distinguished record of achievements in teaching, research, development and consultancy while strategizing for a greater future as the centre of academic, research and professional excellence.

Background

The inception of the University of Nairobi is traced back to 1956, with the establishment of the Royal Technical College which admitted its first lot of A-level graduates for technical courses in April the same year. The Royal Technical College was transformed into the second University College in East Africa on 25th June, 1961 under the name Royal College Nairobi and was admitted into a special relations with the University of London whereupon it immediately began preparing students in the faculties of Arts, Science and Engineering for award degrees of the University of London. Meanwhile, students in other faculties such as the Faculty of Special Professional Studies (later renamed Faculty of Commerce) and Faculty of Architecture continued to offer diplomas for qualifications of professional bodies/ institutions.

On 20th May 1964, the Royal College Nairobi was renamed University College Nairobi as a constituent college ofinter-territorial, Federal University of East Africa, and henceforth the enrolled students were to study for degrees of the University of East Africa and not London as was the case before. In 1970, the University College Nairobi transformed into the first national university in Kenya and was renamed the University of Nairobi.

In view of the rapid expansion and complexities in administration, the University underwent a major restructuring in 1983 resulting in decentralization of the administration, by creation of six (6) campus colleges headed by principals. The following are the names and respective locations of the colleges:

History

As an institution of higher learning, the University of Nairobi has contributed greatly to the development of Kenya. The university, in turn, has benefited much from its location, in the country's capital, Nairobi, as well as, from the efforts of the nation's diverse population. Below are some highlights of the University development, as well as, factual information on its setting.

The University of Nairobi owes its origin to several developments in higher education within the country and the region. The idea of an institution for higher learning in Kenya goes back to 1947 when the Kenya Government drew up a plan for the establishment of a technical and commercial institute in Nairobi. By 1949, this plan had grown into an East African concept aimed at providing higher technical education for the region. In September 1951, a Royal Charter was issued to the Royal Technical College of East Africa and the foundation stone of the college was laid in April 1952.

During the same period, the Asian Community of East Africa was also planning to build a College for Arts, Science and Commerce as a living memorial to Mahatma Gandhi. To avoid duplication of efforts, Gandhi Memorial Academy Society agreed to merge interests with those of the East African Governments. Thus, the Gandhi Memorial Academy was incorporated into the Royal Technical College of East Africa in April 1954, and the college. Proceeded to open its doors to the first intake of students in April 1956.

Soon after the arrival of students at the college, the pattern of higher education in East Africa came under scrutiny. Through the recommendation of a working party formed in 1958, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor of the University of London, Sir John Lockwood, the Royal Technical College of East Africa was transformed. On 25th June .1961, the College became the second University College in East Africa, under the name "Royal College Nairobi."

The Royal College Nairobi was renamed "University College, Nairobi" on 20th May 1964. On the attainment of "University College" status, the institution prepared students for bachelor's degrees awarded by the University of London, while also continuing to offer college diploma programmes. The University College Nairobi, provided educational opportunities in this capacity until 1966 when it began preparing students exclusively for degrees of the University of East Africa, with the exception of the Department of Domestic Science.

With effect from 1 st July 1970, the University of East Africa was dissolved and the three East African countries set up their national Universities. This development saw the birth of the University of Nairobi set up by an Act of Parliament.

Since 1970, the University of Nairobi has seen many innovations, which have contributed to its development and that of the nation. It has grown from a faculty based university serving a student population of 2,768 (2,584 undergraduate and 184 post graduate students), to a college focused university serving 22,000 students in the 2001/02 Academic Year (about 17,200 undergraduate and 4,800 postgraduate students). To attain this level of educational progress has been no small feat. Recent years have witnessed the following:
Mushrooming of academic programmes in the 1970s;
Establishment of Campus Colleges in 1985:
First double intake in 1986;
Property acquisition resulting in Lower Kabete and Parklands Campuses in 1988; and the Intake of the first students undertaking the University component of
The 8-4-4 educational system in 1990. Introduction of Module II and part-time programmes.

Truly, the University's development has been as broad as its current scope is wide. From a humble beginning as a technical college to the status of a major international teaching and research institution, the University of Nairobi has produced more trained human resources than any other' institution of higher learning in Kenya, with over 40,000 graduates to its credit.

Location

Country
: Kenya

Kenya became independent in December 1963. The republic is approximately 582,644 square Kilometers and lies astride the equat6r on the Eastern seaboard of Africa. Kenya's coastline on the Indian Ocean stretches from the Somalia border in the north, to Tanzania in the south, a distance of 620 Kilometers'

Kenya lies between Somalia to the East, Ethiopia to the North, Sudan to the northwest, Uganda to the West and Tanzania to the South. The country is cut across by the Great Rift Valley which runs from North to South and whose depth is between 610 and 914 meters below the rest of the landscape.

Altitude governs the climate of different parts of Kenya. The land above 1609 meters enjoys a climate with good rainfall. Being on the equator, there are no marked seasonal changes. In most parts of the country there are two rainy seasons - "long" and "short" rains.

The economy of Kenya, at present, depends mainly on agriculture (tea, coffee, dairy produce, meat, sisal pyrethrum) and tourism. There is fairly extensive light industry in Nairobi and to a lesser extent in other large towns. One tourist attraction is the large variety of flora and fauna to be found in the National Parks.

Kenya's population is about 30 million with a concentration in the central and western parts of the country. The northern and Northeastern parts of the country have sparse population due to the semi, desert climatic conditions prevalent there.

City
: Nairobi
The University is situated in Nairobi, a fast growing city with a population of over 3.5 million. The city center has an area of over 700 square kilometers and stands at an altitude of 1,675 meters above sea level. It is 140 kilometers south of the equator and some 480 kilometres west of the Indian Ocean This beautiful city experiences no real winter or summer because it is near the equator and at a high altitude.

The days in Nairobi are warm and the nights cool for the greater part of the year. With the temperature rarely rising above 80 degrees F (27 degrees C) in the middle of the day or falling below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) at night, Nairobi enjoys a temperate climate. The hottest periods, however, occur between January and March and August and October with the coolest period in July. The long rains fall from the end of March to the end of May while the short rains are experienced from the end of October to December. The average annual rainfall is about 800 centirnetres.

Nairobi is the capital, commercial, administrative and cultural centre of Kenya. In Nairobi are found the Parliament Buildings, Headquarters of Government Ministries and Departments. Also, the city is home to City Hall, State House, National Museums of Kenya, Snake Park, Aviary, Arboretum, Mosques Municipal Markets, Art Galleries, Kenyatta International Conference Centre which houses one of the largest Conference Halls in the World, about a dozen cinemas, numerous hotels, coffee houses am beautiful parks.

Student Admissions

Admission to any programme in the university is done according to well laid down procedures. The admission options available to prospective students are as follows:-

Undergraduate Module I Students (Sponsored by the Kenyan Government):
This is done through the national Joint Admission Board (JAB), the body that does admission of students for all public universities in Kenya.

Undergraduate Module II (SELF Sponsored) Students:
Because the government sponsorship can cater for very few qualifying candidates, the university gives an option for self sponsorship. In this option, the admission will be done internally at the university. To apply for any undergraduate programme as a self sponsored student, you can obtain an application form from UNES offices upon payment of application fee.

Postgraduate Students:
Admission to any postgraduate programme at the university is carried out by the Board of Postgraduate Studies (BPS) in close consultancy with the relevant school or faculty.

To apply for a postgraduate admission, application forms can be collected from the BPS/UNES upon payment of application fee.

Undergraduate Admission

The University of Nairobi has diversified academic programmes and specializations in sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts. Through self-sponsored programmes, invaluable opportunity has been opened to Kenyans and non-Kenyans, who meet university admission requirements.

The location of the University in the capital city and its environs is an advantage that has seen the university increasingly become a busy hub and citadel of academic activity at all times. In addition to the regular, evening and weekend programmes, classes are conducted at the University Campuses in Mombasa and Kisumu and also in the Extra mural Centres located in the following centers; Garissa,Kakamega,Nakuru,Meru,Kapenguria,Kisii,Thika,Lokichogio,Lamu and Nyeri.

For information about the entry requirements for undergraduate degree programmes, diploma, certificate, bridging and foundation courses, click on the tabs below offered at the University of Nairobi

Graduate Admission

The University of Nairobi has diversified academic programmes and specializations for post graduate courses in sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts. Through self-sponsored programmes, invaluable opportunity has been opened to Kenyans and non-citizens to further their education.

For information about the admission guidelines for graduate degree programmes, postgraduate diploma, certificate and doctor of philosophy offered at University of Nairobi, read the content below.

Admission Criteria

Masters Degree: Applicants for masters degree programmes should have a minimum of Upper Second Class Honours Degree in the relevant discipline from the University of Nairobi or Equivalent qualification from Institutions recognized by Senate. Persons with lower qualifications but with publications and postgraduate diplomas after Bachelors' degrees are also considered for admission.

Postgraduate Diploma & Certficates: Applicants for Postgraduate Diplomas and Certificates should have a minimum of a pass degree.

Doctor of Philosphy Degree: The applicants for the Doctor of Philosophy Degree should have a masters degree from the University of Nairobi or an equivalent qualification from institutions recognized by Senate. In addition, the applicants should submit a research proposal showing that they are capable of carrying out original research.

Mode of Study
The mode of study is flexible and a student can study on full-time or part-time basis or even by distance learning.

Fees

The fees vary from one programme to another and also by the mode of study.
The current fees for Local and International students is available from the Director, Board of Postgraduate Studies or from the Deans, Directors of respective Faculties, Institutes and Schools.

Commencement Dates

Most courses commence in September but a few postgraduate part-time courses start in January and May of each year.

Application Procedure

Application forms are obtained from the UNES finance offices on payment of a non-refundable application fee of Kshs. 3000/= for Kenyan citizens and US$ 50 or its equivalent for non-Kenyan citizens. The application fees MUST be paid in Cash at any Barclays bank branch a/c no. 030-073-1023948 and the banking slip to be taken to UNES in Gandhi Wing Room G3 for issue of receipt before collection of the application forms. The completed forms accompanied with copies of degree certificates and academic transcripts are submitted to the Board of Postgraduate studies which is located at the main Campus on the ground floor of Gandhi Wing.

Deferment
An applicant who for any reason is unable to take up the offer of admission will be required to inform the Director,Board of Postgraduate Studies (BPS) in writing. This information should reach the Director at least one week prior to the date of registration. An applicant will be required to apply to defer admission on an annual basis but after the second year the offer of admission will lapse and the applicant will be required to re-apply afresh for admission.

It is important that an applicant who defers admission ensures that he or she receives an official letter of deferment of admission from the Director BPS. An applicant who fails to inform the Director of his/her deferment of admission will be deemed to have forfeited his/her position and will be deregistered from the course admitted to.

University Life

A great part of a student's time at UON is spent outside the classroom. The offices described in this section work to support the students in all aspects of their college life, especially by offering programs, services, and resources to make their life at UON successful and exciting as much as possible. The Office of the Dean of Students is primarily concerned with students' welfare, from entry to graduation. Admission to the University marks the beginning of one's career, hence it requires one to make mental, physical and emotional adjustments. This office maintains staff who help students adjust to life in the University.

Education

The University has over 10,000 postgraduate students enrolled in various programmes. The population of postgraduate students continues to increase due to the introduction of relevant and innovative programmes which meet the needs of individual students.The University offers tailor-made programmes that are demand/customer driven, in collaboration with our partners, in order to suit the needs of our society and in a broader context, our world.

In the various colleges, listed below, we hope you will find information about the course you are looking for and be able to achieve your academic and career goals.

The University of Nairobi is committed to quality education through teaching, research and creative works; fostering an intellectual culture that bridges theory with practice and producing holistic graduates prepared for a life of purpose, service and leadership. We aim at providing quality University education and training and to embody the aspirations of the Kenyan people and the global community through creation, preservation, intergration, transmission and utilization of knowledge.

Beyond the academics we envision graduates that have incoporpated our values of freedom of thought and expression, innovativeness and creativity, good leardership and governance skills ,teamwork, Professionalism, admiriable citizenship with social responsibility respect and care for the environment.

University of Nairobi Degree Programs :

Medicine

  • Bachelor Degree
  • MBBS
  • Dsc
  • Master Degree
  • MD Anaesthesiology
  • MD Anatomy
  • MD Biochemistry
  • MD Community Medicine
  • MD Dermatology
  • MD Emergency Medicine
  • MD General Medicine
  • MD Microbiology
  • MD Paediatrics
  • MD Pathology
  • MD Pharmacology
  • MD Physiology
  • MD Psychiatry
  • MD Radiodiagnosis
  • MD Skin & V.D
  • MD TB & Chest Diseases
  • MS Anatomy
  • MS ENT
  • MS General Surgery
  • MS Ophthalmology
  • MS Orthopaedics
  • Msc in tropical & infectious diseases
  • Msc. In medical statistics
  • Master of medicine
  • Master of science
  • Diploma Programmes
  • Dip in clinical audiology and public health oto
  • Diploma in clinical audiology & public health oto
  • Postgraduate diploma in biomedical research methodology
  • Postgraduate diploma in tropical diseases
  • Postgraduate in clinical audiology and public health oto.
  • Postgraduate in sti
  • Postgraduate diploma in bio-medical research methodolog
  • Postgraduate diploma in psychiatric social work
  • Postgraduate diploma in psychoactive substance abuse
  • Postgraduate diploma in psychotrauma management
  • Doctorate/PhD
  • Ph.d infectious disease
  • D.sc. (medicine)
  • PhD in Medicine

Dentistry

  • Bachelor Degree
  • Bachelor of dental surgery
  • Master Degree
  • Master of dental surgery (mds) in oral and maxiollofacial surgery
  • Master of dental surgery (mds) in paediatric dentistry
  • Master of dental surgery (mds) in periodontology
  • Doctorate/PhD
  • D.sc. (dental surgery)
  • Ph.d. (dental surgery)

Nursing

  • Bachelor Degree
  • B.sc. ( nursing)
  • Master Degree
  • Master of science in nursing

Pharmacy

  • Bachelor Degree
  • Bachelor of pharmacy
  • Master Degree
  • M.pharm(pharmaceutical analysis)
  • M.pharm.(clinical pharmacy)
  • Doctorate/PhD
  • Ph.d.(pharmacy)

Public Health

  • Master Degree
  • Master of public health

Video Presentation

University of Nairobi 41st Graduation

A graduation ceremony is an occasion where the commencement speaker tells thousands of graduands that intellectualism is the key to success.
Indeed, the things taught in universities are not an education, but the means to an education

Contact Details


Address: P.O Box 30197,G.P.O, Nairobi, Kenya

Email: nup@uonbi.ac.ke

(+254 - 20) 318262

http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/

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