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Taita Taveta University

country rank  54
world rank  11312

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Overview

Founded in 2007, the Taita Taveta University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the small city of Voi (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Taita-Taveta. This institution also has a branch campus in Taveta and Wundanyi. Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Taita Taveta University (TTU) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. Taita Taveta University (TTU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 18-year-old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Kenyan higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. TTU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Taita Taveta University's Control Typepublic

Entity

Taita Taveta University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Taita Taveta University' Size by Total Enrollmentsmall sized

Selectivity

Taita Taveta University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Name (English)
Name (Non Latin)
Acronym TTU
Founded 2007
Motto Home of Ideas!
Colours Ocean blue, green and marble red
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University Location

Address PO Box 635-80300
Voi
80300 Taita-Taveta
Kenya
Taita Taveta University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Taita Taveta University Phone Number 721 113 302
Taita Taveta University Fax Number
Other locations Taveta and Wundanyi

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Taita Taveta University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Taita Taveta University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Programs/Courses/Degrees

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Taita Taveta University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Taita Taveta University.



Taita Taveta University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)
International
students
0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro) 0-999 US$ (0-910 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.


Admission Information

Taita Taveta University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits men and women (coeducational).


Taita Taveta University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

This higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

This institution acceptance rate range is 80-89% making it a least selective higher education institution.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Taita Taveta University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Taita Taveta University's Admission Office Admission Office

635
voi 80300
774222064


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

Taita Taveta University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

This institution has a student enrollment range from 5,000 to 5,999, making it a small-sized institution.


Taita Taveta University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution's academic staff ranges from 50 to 99 members.


Taita Taveta University's Control Type Control Type

This institution is a public higher education institution.


Taita Taveta University's Entity Type Entity Type

This institution is a non-profit higher education institution.


Taita Taveta University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a suburban setting.


Taita Taveta University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


Taita Taveta University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Taita Taveta University is None Religious Affiliation

None.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities


Taita Taveta University's Library University Library

Yes Visit Taita Taveta University's Library


Taita Taveta University's Housing University Housing

Yes


Taita Taveta University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


Taita Taveta University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Not reported


University Services


Taita Taveta University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


Taita Taveta University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


Taita Taveta University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


Taita Taveta University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Yes


Taita Taveta University's Career Services Career Services

Yes


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Taita Taveta University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Taita Taveta University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Commission for University Education of Kenya

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a university focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer divisions and a more streamlined organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

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Social Media

Introduction

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Social Media

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Free Online Courses

Open Education Global Open Education Global

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