Dedan Kimathi University of Technology

country rank	24
world rank	8955

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 11 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	Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
Acronym	DeKUT
Founded	2007
Motto	Better Life through Technology
Colours	Gold, red and green
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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

Degree Levels & Study Areas

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

Arts & Humanities A&H
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Language & Cultural L&C
Medicine & Health M&H
Engineering Eng
Science & Technology 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 Degree/Study Matrix^™ is indicative only and may not be up-to-date or complete.

Yearly Tuition Range

uniRank Tuition Range Matrix^™
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students Local student	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)
International students Int'l student	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 Admission	Men and Women (coed)
International Students	Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Admission Selection	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 appropriate 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
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.

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation or Recognition
Commission for University Education, Kenya

Year of first Accreditation
2012

Important: this section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially recognize, accredit and/or license the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology as a whole (institutional accreditation or recognition) or some of its specific courses/programs (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 Affiliations section below. Please report errors and inaccuracies taking into consideration the above criteria.

Affiliations

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Academic Structure

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Online Courses

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Site last updated: Thursday, 23 August 2018

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