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Daystar University

country rank  14
world rank  6725

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Overview

Established in 1989, the Daystar University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of Nairobi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Daystar University (DU) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational Kenyan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Interdenominational religion. Daystar University (DU) 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, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 35-year-old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Kenyan higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. DU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Daystar University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Daystar University's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Daystar University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Daystar University's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym DU
Founded 1989 Origins date back to 1971
Video Presentation

n.a.; please submit an official Daystar University general video presentation.

University Location

Address Valley Road; PO Box 44400
Nairobi
00100 Nairobi
Kenya
Daystar University's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Daystar University Phone Number +254 (20) 272 3002
Daystar University Fax Number +254 (20) 272 8338

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.


Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Daystar 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 Daystar University's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.


Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Daystar University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Daystar University.

Daystar University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 Euro)
2,500-4,999 US$
(2,280-4,555 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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Admissions

Introduction

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.


Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Daystar University's admission information.

Daystar University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Daystar University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Daystar University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Daystar University's acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Daystar University's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Daystar University's Admission Office Admission Office

PO Box 44400
Nairobi 00100



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Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.


Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Daystar University.

Daystar University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Daystar University has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Daystar University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Not reported


Daystar University's Control Type Control Type

Daystar University is a private higher education institution.


Daystar University's Entity Type Entity Type

Daystar University is a non-profit higher education institution.


Daystar University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.


Daystar University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Daystar University is Christian-Interdenominational Religious Affiliation

Daystar University has a Christian-Interdenominational affiliation.


Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.


University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Daystar University's main facilities:


Daystar University's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library. Visit Daystar University's Library


Daystar University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Daystar University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Daystar University's main services:


Daystar University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Daystar University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Daystar University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Not reported


Daystar University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported

Daystar University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.


Daystar University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Daystar University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Commission for University Education of Kenya

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1994


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Not available; please use the Feedback/Error report form at the end of this page to submit a list of Daystar University's official programmatic or specialized accreditations. If you are an official representative of this university you can also claim and update this entire university profile free of charge (UPDATE ALL).



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Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.


Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Daystar University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of African Universities (AAU)
  • International Association for the Promotion of Christian Higher Education (IAPCHE)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.


Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Daystar University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.


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Social Media

Introduction

Social media can be a powerful tool for Universities to communicate with current students, alumni, faculty, staff and the wider community. But how can social media be important for prospective students? Read our article about the importance of Social Media for universities and prospective students to learn more.


Social Media

uniRank publishes brief reviews, rankings and metrics of some Daystar University's social media channels as a starting point for comparison and an additional selection tool for potential applicants.


Facebook Facebook

Daystar University's Facebook page Daystar University's official Facebook page

Twitter X (Twitter)

Daystar University's X (formerly Twitter) page Daystar University's official Twitter page

YouTube YouTube

Daystar University's YouTube channel Daystar University's official YouTube channel

Instagram Instagram

Daystar University's Instagram page Daystar University's official Instagram channel

LinkedIn LinkedIn

Daystar University's main LinkedIn profile

TikTok TikTok

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Free Online Courses

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