The University of Nairobi is a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the Laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter. It is the pioneer institution of university education in Kenya and the region. The only institution of higher learning in Kenya for a long time, the University of Nairobi responded to the national, regional and Africa's high level manpower training needs by developing and evolving strong, diversified academic programs and specializations in basic sciences, applied sciences, technology, humanities, social sciences and the arts.
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Through module II and III programs, invaluable opportunity has been opened to thousands of Kenyans and foreigners, on a paying basis, who meet university admission requirements, but who have not been able to access university education due to restricted intake into the regular programs that is determined by limited resource allocation by Government. In this effort, the location of the seven campuses of the University in the capital city and its environs and facilitating easy access, has been an asset that has seen the university increasingly become the busy hub and citadel of academic activity at all times. In addition to the regular and evening and weekend programs, classes are conducted at the University's Extra Mural Centers located at the country's county headquarters.
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There are30 faculties, schools, institutes, centers, offering Over 300 Programs, with 68,000 students, 2,500 academic staff, 5,400 administrative and technical staff.
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In recognition of opportunities and challenges associated with globalization of education, the University Senate established the Centre for International Programs and Links in November 2002 with a view to enhance building relationships with other world-class universities, ranging from the Far East to Europe and America. The University of Nairobi continues to strengthen ties with other institutions in the region, other parts of the African continent, North America, Europe and Asia. The University recognizes that an education with an international character is necessary to equip students with the knowledge and skills for their survival and growth, in a competitive labor market.
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In August 2013, the Agreement of Cooperation between the University of Nairobi and Shanghai Administration Institute was signed.
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http://www.uonbi.ac.ke/