Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology

country rank	4
world rank	4138

University Overview

Established in 1994, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban 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, Taita Taveta, Nakuru, Kisii, Kitale, Arusha (Tanzania). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission for University Education, Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational 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 degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 24 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 applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

University Identity

Name	Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
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 (population range: 1,000,000-5,000,000) 00200 Nairobi Kenya
T	+254 (67) 587 0001
F	+254
Other locations	Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Nakuru, Kisii, Kitale, Arusha (Tanzania)

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 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and 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)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)
International students Int'l student	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 Euro)	1,000-2,500 US$ (750-1,800 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 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and 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 students' past academic record and grades
Admission Rate	90-100%
Admission Office	Office of the Registrar, PO Box 62000 Nairobi 00200 +254 (67) 52711

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 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and 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	20,000-24,999
Academic Staff	400-499
Control Type	Public
Entity Type	Non-Profit

Academic Calendar	Semesters
Campus Setting	Suburban
Religious Affiliation	None

Facilities and Services

Library	Yes
Housing	Yes
Sport Facilities	Yes

Financial Aids	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
Distance Learning	Yes

Important: please contact or visit the official website of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and 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

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 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and 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

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)

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Site last updated: Tuesday, 9 October 2018

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