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Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

country rank  16
world rank  8283

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University Overview

Established in 2007, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Nyeri (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Nairobi. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission for University Education, Kenya, Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 7,000-7,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 12 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 70-80% making this Kenyan higher education organization a somewhat selective institution.

University Identity

Name
Acronym DeKUT
Founded 2007
Motto Better Life through Technology
Colours Gold, red and green

University Location

Address off Nyeri/Mweiga Road; PO Box 657
Nyeri (population range: 50,000-249,999)
10100 Nyeri
Kenya
T +254 (61) 205 0000
F +254 (20) 241 7997
Other locations Nairobi

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees		 Bachelor
degrees		 Master
degrees		 Doctoral
degrees

 
 
 
 
A&H
B&S
L&C
M&H
Eng
S&T

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Important: please contact or visit the official website of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology for detailed information on areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 1,000-2,500 US$
(750-1,800 Euro)		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)
International
students		 2,500-5,000 US$
(1,800-3,700 Euro)		 5,000-7,500 US$
(3,700-5,500 Euro)

Important: the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ does not include room, board or other external costs; tuition may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the appropriate Dedan Kimathi University of Technology's office for detailed information on yearly tuitions which apply to your specific situation and study interest; the above uniRank Tuition Range Matrix™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate 70-80%
Admission Office PO Box 657
Nyeri 10100
+254

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology's Admission Office for detailed information on a specific admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above University admission information is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 7,000-7,999
Academic Staff 200-299
Control Type Public
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Trimesters
Campus Setting Urban
Religious Affiliation None

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to Dedan Kimathi University of Technology's Library
Housing Not reported
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Not reported
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology for detailed information on facilities and services provided, including the type of scholarships and other financial aids offered to local or international students; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

Commission for University Education, Kenya


Year of first Accreditation

2012

Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially accredit, charter, license or, more generally, recognize Dedan Kimathi University of Technology as a whole (Institutional Accreditation or Recognition) or its specific programs/courses (Programmatic Accreditation). Memberships and affiliations to organizations which do not imply any formal, extensive and/or legal process of accreditation or recognition are included in the specific Memberships and Affiliations section below. Please report errors and additions taking into consideration the above criteria.

Memberships and Affiliations

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Academic Structure

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Online Courses

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Video Presentation

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Site last updated: Wednesday, 8 May 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Dedan Kimathi University of Technology's representatives.
Please visit the official website of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology to make sure the University information provided is up-to-date. The uniRank University Ranking™ is not an academic ranking and should not be adopted as the main criteria for selecting a higher education organization where to enroll.


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