The Co-operative University of Kenya

country rank	37
world rank	10315

University Overview

Established in 2011, The Co-operative University of Kenya is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Nairobi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Mombasa, Meru. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission for University Education, Kenya, The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 5,000-5,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. The Co-operative University of Kenya (CUK) 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 8 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The admission rate range is 80-90% making this Kenyan higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	The Co-operative University of Kenya
Acronym	CUK
Founded	2011
Motto	Quality Co-operative Training
Colours	Orange, blue and green
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University Location

Address	Karen; PO Box 24814 Nairobi (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 00502 Nairobi Kenya
T	+254 (20) 267 9456
F	+254
Other locations	Mombasa, Meru

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 The Co-operative University of Kenya 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	Not reported	Not reported
International students Int'l student	Not reported	Not reported

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 The Co-operative University of Kenya'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
Admission Rate	80-90%
Admission Office	Karen 00502 +254 724311606

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 The Co-operative University of Kenya'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	5,000-5,999
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	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Not reported
Study Abroad	Not reported
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of The Co-operative University of Kenya 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
2011

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 The Co-operative University of Kenya 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

The Co-operative Alliance of Kenya
The Co-operative Bank of Kenya
International Co-operative Alliance

Academic Structure

Online Courses

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Site last updated: Monday, 4 February 2019

This University profile has been officially reviewed and updated by The Co-operative University of Kenya's representatives.
Please visit the official website of The Co-operative University of Kenya 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.

The Co-operative University of Kenya

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