Established in 1994, the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Nairobi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). This institution also has branch campuses in Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Nakuru, Kisii, Kitale and Arusha (Tanzania). Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational Kenyan 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'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 30-year-old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this Kenyan higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. JKUAT also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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Name | Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology ![]() |
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Acronym | JKUAT |
Founded | 1994 |
Motto | Setting trends in higher education, research and innovation |
Colours | Blue and green |
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Address | PO Box 62000, Juja Nairobi 00200 Nairobi Kenya |
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+254 (67) 587 0001 |
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Other locations | Mombasa, Taita Taveta, Nakuru, Kisii, Kitale and Arusha (Tanzania) |
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The following Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology'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 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology'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 |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
1,000-2,499 US$ (910-2,280 Euro) |
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This institution admits Men and Women (coed).
Has Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology a selective admission policy? Yes, based on students' past academic records and grades.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.
International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.
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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology has an enrollment range of 20,000-24,999 students making it a large-sized institution.
This institution has a range of 400-499 academic employees (Faculty).
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is a public higher education institution.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 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.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology does not have any religious affiliation.
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uniRank provides below an overview of Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology'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 Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology'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.
This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.
This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.
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Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Commission for University Education of Kenya
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