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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

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world rank  4021

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Overview

Established in 1994, the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Nairobi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Nakuru, Kisii, Kitale and Arusha (Tanzania). Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Kenyan higher education institution. Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) 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 30-year-old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Kenyan higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. JKUAT 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

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Control Typepublic

Entity

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym JKUAT
Founded 1994
Motto Setting trends in higher education, research and innovation
Colours Blue and green
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University Location

Address PO Box 62000, Juja
Nairobi
00200 Nairobi
Kenya
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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Phone Number +254 (67) 587 0001
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology Fax Number +254
Other locations Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Nakuru, Kisii, Kitale and Arusha (Tanzania)

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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 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix 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 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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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 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
International
students
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)
1,000-2,499 US$
(910-2,280 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's International Students Admission International Students Admission

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


Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Admission Office Admission Office

Office of the Registrar, PO Box 62000
Nairobi 00200
(67) 52711


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Size and Profile

Introduction

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Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.


Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).


Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Control Type Control Type

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is a public higher education institution.


Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Entity Type Entity Type

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is a non-profit higher education institution.


Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Campus Setting Campus Setting

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


Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Religious Affiliation

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology does not have any religious affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

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University Facilities

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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Library University Library

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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.


Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's main services:


Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.


Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Commission for University Education of Kenya


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture (RUFORUM)
  • Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA)

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 academic divisions and a simplified 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

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Social Media

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