Umma University

country rank	51
world rank	11407

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University Overview

Founded in 2013, Umma University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Kajiado (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Thika Campus. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission for University Education, Kenya, Umma University (UU) is a very small (uniRank enrollment range: 250-499 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Islamic religion. Umma University (UU) 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 6 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this Kenyan higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Umma University
Acronym	UU
Founded	2013
Motto	Fostering Knowledge and Innovation
Colours	Light blue, green and dark blue
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University Location

Address	PO Box 713 Kajiado (population range: 10,000-49,999) 01100 Kajiado Kenya
T	+254 739 969 000
F	+254
Other locations	Thika Campus

Study Areas and Degree Levels

uniRank Study Areas/Degree Levels 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 Umma University 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 Local student	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)
International students Int'l student	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 Euro)	2,500-5,000 US$ (1,800-3,700 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 Umma University'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 students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	90-100%
Admission Office	PO Box 713 Kajiado 01100 +254 739 969 020 (739) 969 000

Important: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact the Umma University'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	250-499
Academic Staff	100-199
Control Type	Private
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Suburban
Religious Affiliation	Islamic

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Not reported
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Umma University 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 or Recognition

Commission for University Education, Kenya

Year of first Accreditation

2013

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 Umma University 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

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)

Academic Structure

Online Courses

iTunes U

Not reported

Open Education Consortium

Not reported

Wikipedia Article

Wikipedia

Umma University's Wikipedia article

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Site last updated: Monday, 18 February 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by Umma University's representatives.
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