Founded in 2013, the Umma University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the large town of Kajiado (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Thika Campus. Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Umma University (UU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 500-999 students) coeducational Kenyan 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's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. The acceptance rate range is 100% making this Kenyan higher education organization a non-selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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private
Entity
non-profit
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very small-sized
Selectivity
non-selective
Name | Umma University |
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Acronym | UU |
Founded | 2013 |
Motto | Fostering Knowledge and Innovation |
Colours | Light blue, green and dark blue |
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Address | PO Box 713 Kajiado 01100 Kajiado Kenya |
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Other locations | Thika Campus |
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The following Umma University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Umma University's academic range and degree level offering.
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Local students |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
International students |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro) |
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Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.
uniRank publishes below some basic Umma University's admission information.
This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Umma University a selective admission policy? None, open admission policy.
Umma University's acceptance rate range is 100% making this institution a non-selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Umma University.
Umma University has an enrollment range of 500-999 students making it a very small-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 200-299 academic employees (Faculty).
Umma University is a private higher education institution.
Umma University is a non-profit higher education institution.
This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.
This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.
Umma University has a Islamic affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Umma University's main facilities:
This institution has a physical Library.
This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.
This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.
uniRank provides below an overview of Umma University's main services:
This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.
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This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Umma University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Commission for University Education of Kenya
Year of first Recognition or Accreditation
2013
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uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Umma University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.
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uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Umma University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.
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Site last updated: Wednesday, 28 August 2024
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