Affordable Quality Programs in Kenya

  Kenya

• Nairobi: 
Nairobi

Term: Academic Year, Fall, Spring, Summer 

Description: Looking for an affordable program in Africa that allows you to complete academic major, minor and general education requirements? KEI offers low cost, high quality customizable programs with a wide selection of courses (taught in English) and internships in the following disciplines:

* African Culture & Societies
* Business, Law & Diplomacy
* Environment & Ecology
* Journalism, Communications & Media
* Psychology, Sociology & Behavior
* Tourism & Hospitality Management

KEI is ideal for students looking for an affordable program at a reputable university in Nairobi, Kenya. Please contact KEI's program advisers for more information.

Highlights:
Host Institution:
The United States International University (USIU) is the first and largest private, secular university in Kenya. Since its establishment in 1969, USIU has earned a reputation as the top educational institution in East Africa. The university is dually accredited by the Commission for Higher Education of Kenya and by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges in the U.S.A.

* 3,000 students and 150 professors
* Fifty nationalities on campus from Africa, Asia, Europe and America
* Twenty-acre, gated campus
* More than 200 courses offered each trimester

Courses & Internships:
More than 250 courses (taught in English) are available in the following academic and professional concentrations:

* African Culture & Societies
* Business, Law & Diplomacy
* Environment & Ecology
* Journalism, Communications & Media
* Psychology, Sociology & Behavior
* Tourism & Hospitality Management

Student Life:
From its discovery as the birthplace of humanity to its colonial era and
independence from Britain in 1963 to the present day, Kenya has a long and fascinating history. Kenyas moderate temperatures attract
a multitude of birds and big game, making it the most diverse wildlife refuge in Africa.

Nairobi is Kenyas political capital and the principal economic, diplomatic and cultural center in East Africa. Its location between Johannesburg and Cairo has attracted numerous multinational corporations, NGOs and the United Nations African headquarters.

Students live in the USIU residence hall, in double-occupancy rooms.

Excursions:
Each term, the KEI program includes sightseeing and cultural excursions in Nairobi, to the Bomas of Kenya, and to the Kiambethu Tea Estate. In addition, students participate in 2 to 3 overnight (camping) wildlife safaris in the Samburu, Nakuru, and Masai Mara wildlife reserves.

Cost in US$: Semester = $6,950; Summer (3 1/2 months) = $6,950

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to American and Worldwide Participants.

Scholarships are Available.  Scholarships, grants and interest-free payment plans are available for qualified students. Students can also use their federal and institutional financial aid and grants. Visit the KEI website for more information.

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Phone Interview
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

Knowledge Exchange Institute (KEI)'s Mission Statement: The Knowledge Exchange Institute was founded on the belief that study abroad should go beyond language and culture studies to include discipline-specific courses and internships. Our goal is to provide affordable, high quality programs that allow students to complete major-specific requirements and gain practical experience while enhancing their understanding of the world through cultural and social immersion.

Year Founded: 1997