Studying at the University of Nairobi has more than 10 advantages over other Kenyan universities. Here we give 10 reasons why the University of Nairobi ranks best in Kenya and why you should consider the university as your number one choice, especially if you are studying for an undergraduate or masters program.
The University of Nairobi has been ranked the best several times
among the top 10 universities in Africa since 2014 by the African Exponent.
The African exponent has ranked universities in Africa based
on licenses, accreditation by the relevant bodies in each country, mode of
delivery of the courses; teaching and learning, four-year undergraduate degree, and post-graduate programs offered.
In the year 2020, the University of Pretoria, the University of
Capetown, and the University of Witwatersrand took positions 1, 2, and 3 respectively.
University of Lagos, University of Nairobi (Position 7), and Cairo University
were the only other universities from other regions in Africa in the top 10
apart from the South African region.
University of Nairobi is the only University from East
Africa and Kenya that has been ranked.
According to the Africa Exponent website, the aim of the
ranking is to provide a non-academic table of the top Universities in Africa
based on valid, unbiased, and non-influenceable web metrics provided by
independent web intelligence sources rather than data submitted by the
Universities themselves.
1. Always Number One in Kenya
As mentioned above, the University of Nairobi has always
been ranked number one in Kenya and among top universities globally.
In 2017 the University of Nairobi was ranked 1 in Kenya and
775 globally, explaining why students should be encouraged to undertake their
studies here.
2. Provides Quality Education
At the University of Nairobi, you will get professors who
taught other professors. The university has cut a niche for itself by providing
the best education in the whole region.
With a degree programme from UoN, no employer would doubt
your papers. It lives to its mission to provide quality university education
and training and to embody the aspirations of the Kenyan people and the global
community through creation, preservation, integration, transmission and
utilization of knowledge.
3. Preferred By Most Employers
Several Kenyan bosses reportedly prefer the University of
Nairobi (UoN) graduates, according to recent research. The research found out
that those who passed through UoN had a 38% chance of landing jobs.
When something is good, there is no need of trying hard to
sell it. The reputation the University of Nairobi has created for itself prompt
employers to prefer its graduate. More often, when job seekers apply for
employment, UoN graduates are given first priority.
4. Variety of Courses
There are more than 200 undergraduate courses and more than
100 masters courses.
This gives students several options to choose from. The
institution offers certificates, diplomas, PGD, Degrees, masters, and Ph.D. programs
5. Best Courses – Industry Compliant
The University of Nairobi has some of the best degree programmes
in the world. Some of the highly rated programmes include Bachelor of Medicine
&Surgery, Bachelor of Actuarial Science, Bachelor of Architecture, Bachelor
of Law, Bachelor of Real Estate Management, and Bachelor of Civil Engineering.
6. Admits the Best Students
When KCSE exams are out, only the best students dream of
joining the University of Nairobi. I remember doing a pretest and going through
a rigorous interview before I was allowed to join the school of Computing masters
programme. It is for this reason that employers believe graduates from this
university are top cream.
7. Favorable Location
The University of Nairobi is located at the heart of
Nairobi, the capital city of Kenya. This means that students are exposed to city
life, making it easier for them to adapt to the life after graduation.
Most of its branches are situated in urban areas where
students can conveniently access the lecturers and take their lessons.
Furthermore, students can work part-time and attend classes due to proximity of
the university. Students from universities located outside Nairobi get hard
time adapting to city life.
8. Highly Trained Staff
The University of Nairobi, a world-class University
committed to scholarly excellence engages highly qualified and motivated
teaching staff to realize its mission and vision.
The University Faculty comprises of Professors, Associate
Professors, Senior Lecturers, Lectures, Tutorial Fellows, and Graduate
Assistants. All the staff undergo a thorough and rigorous recruitment process
based on the Commission for University Education Universities Standards and
Guidelines, 2014.
9. Best Corporate Partnerships
Industry partnerships give students and faculty additional
funding. By striking up corporate partnerships, the University of Nairobi has more
resources to undertake research, and they’re able to diversify their research
areas.
Another slice of the pie chart is that the students get
jobs. Good jobs, often with the universities’ partner companies. Companies who
don’t have the time themselves to incubate ideas are vying for graduates who
have the pulse on emerging markets.
And, they’ve mentored students, who are acquiring expertise
long before they’re employees. Mentoring is critical for student training,
for skills development, and also for job placement.
10. Scholarships and Awards
Several scholarships and grants are available for both
undergraduate and graduate students who are seeking for financial assistance.
Some of the scholarships offered by the University of Nairobi include:
Rattansi Education Fund
Offered By: Rattansi Education
This is a scholarship for the undergraduate students
The Rockefeller Foundation Scholarships
Offered By: The Rockefeller Foundation
This is a scholarship for the undergraduate and postgraduate students
Aga Khan Foundation Scholarships
Offered By: Aga Khan Foundation
This is a scholarship for the undergraduate and postgraduate students