Overview
Established in 1970, the University of Nairobi is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Nairobi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo and Kisumu. Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, University of Nairobi (UoN) is a very large sized (uniRank enrollment range: over-50,000 students) coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. University of Nairobi (UoN) 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, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 55-year-old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 40-49% making this Kenyan higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UoN 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
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public
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non-profit
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very large sized
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averagely selective
University Identity
| Name | University of Nairobi |
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| Acronym | UoN |
| Founded | 1970 Origins date back to 1956 |
| Motto | Unitate et Labore In Unity and Work |
| Colours | Sky blue |
| Mascot | Eagle, Giraffe and Lion |
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University Location
| Address | PO Box 30197 Nairobi 00100 Nairobi Kenya |
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(20) 318 262 |
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(20) 212 644 |
| Other locations | Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo and Kisumu |
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Social Media
Introduction
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Social Media
uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics for some of University of Nairobi's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and as an additional selection tool for potential applicants.
University of Nairobi's Facebook page review
University of Nairobi's X page review
University of Nairobi's Youtube page review
University of Nairobi's Instagram page review
University of Nairobi's official LinkedIn profile
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