Africa Nazarene University

Africa Nazarene University (ANU) is a private Christian-founded university in, Kenya, and an affiliate of The Church of the Nazarene Colleges and Universities around the world. Africa Nazarene University is fully accredited by the Commission for University Education and the International Board of Education (IBOE). Africa Nazarene University is a private Christian University and an institution of the Church of the Nazarene International, whose mission and vision follows the Wesleyan Holiness Tradition. It was established to prepare leaders for the Church both at ministerial and laity level. The Church of the Nazarene sought to address the challenges witnessed in African society in the early 1980s through an institution of higher education. In accordance with the Kenya University’s Act of 1985, (provision for the establishment of private universities in Kenya), the Church settled on Kenya as a location to start a Nazarene University which became the first one outside North America.

In July 1993, the Board of the Church granted its authority for the establishment of a university in Africa following a unanimous vote by its members during a General Assembly in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA. The Church, through the university’s founders, continued to pursue negotiations with the Commission of University Education, the Commission of Higher Education (CHE) to establish a degree-awarding institution. Therefore, the legal authority to establish the university was given on November 23, 1993, when CHE issued, on behalf of the Kenyan Government, a Letter of Interim Authority for the university to start laying the foundation for the development of Africa Nazarene University.

In August 1994 Dr. Martha John, Africa Nazarene University’s first Vice-Chancellor, opened the university’s doors to 62 students from eleven African countries taking undergraduate courses in Theology and Business Administration and a Masters of Arts in Religion. One year later, the university introduced the Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, welcoming an additional 42 students.

Professor Leah Marangu took over from Dr. John on January 1996 and was installed as Vice-Chancellor in February 1997. On 8 October 2002, the university was granted the Charter (Accreditation Credentials) by the government of Kenya, making Africa Nazarene University the first private university to receive the credential under the new act and without being affiliated with any other university locally and abroad.

The main campus is situated in the middle of the Masaai savannah, on 124 acres (50 ha), near the town of Ongata Rongai, adjacent to Nairobi National Park, approximately 22 kilometers (14 mi), by road, south of the city center of Nairobi, Kenya’s capital and largest city. The geographical coordinates of the university’s main campus are:1°24’02.0″S, 36°47’24.0″E (Latitude:-1.400556; Longitude:36.790000). The university maintains a second campus in the central business district of the city of Nairobi, along Moi Avenue and Tom Mboya Street.

The university has other campuses at two other locations in Nairobi County in the town of Kisii, in Kisii County in the town of Meru in Meru County in the town of Machakos, Machakos County in the town of Magadi in Kajiado County and in the town of Eldoret in Uasin Gishu County.

Africa Nazarene University Courses Offered

Africa Nazarene University School of Law

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE, B in English or Kiswahili, Or Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent
Duration of the Program: 8 Semester or 4 Calendar Years or 4 Academic Years
Mode of Study: Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus
Intake: May and September

Africa Nazarene University Business School

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A)

Admission Requirements: 2nd class Honours, Upper Division or GPA of 2.7 Or 2nd class Honours Lower Division or GPA of 2.5 with relevant work experience of at least 2 years.
Duration of the Program: 5 Trimesters or 1 year and 8 months
Mode of Study: Distance Learning and Part-Time
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Master of Arts in Monitoring & Evaluation

Admission Requirements: 2nd class Honours, Upper Division or GPA of 2.7 Or 2nd class Honours Lower Division or GPA of 2.5 with relevant work experience of at least 2 years.
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters or 2 academic years
Mode of Study: Distance Learning and Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Post Graduate Diploma In Monitoring And Evaluation

Admission Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
Duration of the Program: 3 Trimesters or 1 Year
Mode of Study: Distance Learning and Part-Time
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Bachelor of Commerce

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE and C in Maths Or Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level) Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or Minimum GPA of 2.7 from Pre-University Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or Credit pass at Diploma level
Duration of the Program: 8 Trimesters or 2 Years and 8 months or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: Distance Learning, Part Time and Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Bachelor of Science in International Business Management

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE, Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or Minimum GPA of 2.7 from Pre-University Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or Credit pass at Diploma level
Duration of the Program: 8 Trimesters or 2 Years and 8 Months or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: Distance Learning, Part Time and Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Bachelor of Science in Procurement and Supply Chain Management

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE and C in Maths Or Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or Minimum GPA of 2.7 from Pre-University Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or Credit pass at Diploma level
Duration of the Program: 8 Trimesters or 2 Years and 8 months or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: Part-Time and Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Bachelor of Business Management

Diploma in Business Administration/Management

Admission Requirements: Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus), C- in Maths Or 3 credits in IGCSE or its equivalent. Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from ANU Certificate
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters or 1 Year and 4 months
Mode of Study: Distance Learning, Part Time and Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Diploma in Purchasing & Supply Chain Management

Admission Requirements: Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus) Or 3 credits in IGCSE or its equivalent. Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from ANU Certificate
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters or 1 Year and 4 months
Mode of Study: Regular and Part-Time
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Executive Course in Monitoring and Evaluation

Duration of the Program: Maximum of 3 Days
Mode of Study: Part-Time
Where the program is offered: Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Certificate in Business Management

Admission Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+, D in Maths Or 2 Credits in Relevant subjects.
Duration of the Program: 2 Trimesters or 6 Months
Mode of Study: Distance Learning, Regular and Part Time
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Africa Nazarene University School of Governance, Peace and Security

Master of Science Governance, Peace and Security Studies

Admission Requirements: 2nd class Honours,Upper Division or GPA of 2.7 Or 2nd class Honours Lower Division or GPA of 2.5 with relevant work experience of at least 2 years.
Duration of the Program: 6 Trimesters or 2 Years
Mode of Study: Distance Learning and Part Time
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May and September

Post-Graduate Diploma in Peace and Conflict Studies

Admission Requirements: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree
Mode of Study: Distance Learning and Part Time
Where the program is offered: Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Bachelor of Arts in Peace and Conflict Studies

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE and C in Maths Or Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or Minimum GPA of 2.7 from Pre-University Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or Credit pass at Diploma level
Duration of the Program: 8 Trimesters or 2 Years and 8 Months or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: Distance Learning, Regular and Part Time
Where the program is offered: Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Bachelor of Arts in Community Development

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE and C in Maths Or Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or Minimum GPA of 2.7 from Pre-University Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or Credit pass at Diploma level
Duration of the Program: 8 trimester or 2 years and 8 months or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: Distance Learning, Part Time and Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September
School Based – (April, August, and September)

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice and Security Studies

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE and C in Maths, Or Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or Minimum GPA of 2.7 from Pre-University Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or Credit pass at Diploma level
Duration of the Program: 8 Trimesters or 2 Years and 8 Month or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: Distance Learning, Regular and Part Time
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Diploma in Peace & Conflict Studies

Admission Requirements: Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus) Or 3 credits in IGCSE or its equivalent. Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from ANU Certificate
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters or 1 Year and 4 Months
Mode of Study: Regular and Part Time
Where the program is offered: Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Diploma in Community Development

Admission Requirements: Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus) Or 3 credits in IGCSE or its equivalent. Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from ANU Certificate
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters or 1 Year and 4 Months
Mode of Study: Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus
Intake: January, May and September

Diploma in Criminology

Admission Requirements: Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus) Or 3 credits in IGCSE or its equivalent. Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from ANU Certificate
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters or 1 Year and 4 Months
Intake: January, May and September

Certificate in Peace and Conflict Studies

Admission Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+ Or 2 Credits in relevant subjects.
Duration of the Program: 2 Trimesters or 1 Year
Mode of Study: Regular
Where the program is offered: Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May and September

Africa Nazarene University Religion Department

Doctor of Ministry

Admission Requirements: A Master’s Degree holder in theology or religious studies with five years of work experience in an area related to the doctor’s degree.
Duration of the Program: The full time students should complete their course within 3 years while other students may complete their program in 5 years.
Mode of Study: Distance Learning and Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus
Intake: September

Master of Arts in Religion

Admission Requirements: 2nd class Honours,Upper Division or GPA of 2.7 Or 2nd class Honours Lower Div or GPA of 2.5 with relevant work experience of at least 2 years.
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters
Mode of Study: Distance Learning and School Based
Where the program is offered: Main Campus
Intake: January, May, and September. School Based (April, August, and November)

Bachelor of Theology

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE and C in Maths Or Div II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or Minimum GPA of 2.7 from Pre-University Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or Credit pass at Diploma level
Duration of the Program: 8 trimesters or 2 years and 8 months or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: Distance Learning, Regular, and School Based
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September
School Based (April, August, and November)

Bachelor of Christian Ministries

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE and C in Math Or Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or Minimum GPA of 2.7 from Pre-University Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or Credit pass at Diploma level
Duration of the Program: 8 trimester or 2 years and 8 months or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: Regular and Distance Learning
Where the program is offered: Main Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Bachelor of Arts in Religion
Bachelor of Arts (Religious Studies)

Diploma in Christian Ministries

Admission Requirements: Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus) Or 3 credits in IGCSE or its equivalent. Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from ANU Certificate
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters or 1 Year and 4 Months
Mode of Study: Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Certificate in Christian Ministries

Admission Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+ Or 2 Credits in Relevant subjects
Duration of the Program: 2 Trimesters or 7 Months
Mode of Study: Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Africa Nazarene University Mass Communication Department

Bachelor of Mass Communication

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE and B- in Eng, Or Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level) Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or Minimum GPA of 2.7 from Pre-University Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or Credit pass at Diploma level
Duration of the Program: 8 Trimesters or 2 Years and 8 Months or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: Regular, Part Time and Distance Learning
Where the program is offered: Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May and September

Diploma in Public Relations

Admission Requirements: Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus) Or 3 credits in IGCSE or its equivalent. Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from ANU Certificate
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters or 1 Year and 4 Months
Mode of Study: Part Time and Regular
Where the program is offered: Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Africa Nazarene University  Computer and Information Technology Department

Master of Science in Applied IT

Admission Requirements: 2nd class Honours, Upper Division or GPA of 2.7 Or 2nd class Honours Lower Division or GPA of 2.5 with relevant work experience of at least 2 years.
Duration of the Program: 6 Trimesters or 2 Years
Mode of Study: Part Time
Where the program is offered: Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May and September

Bachelor of Business Information Technology

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE and C in Maths Or Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or Minimum GPA of 2.7 from Pre-University Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or Credit pass at Diploma level
Duration of the Program: 8 Trimesters or 2 Years and 8 Months or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: Distance Learning, Regular and Part-Time
Where the program is offered: Nairobi Campus and Main Campus
Intake: January, May and September

Bachelor of Computer Science

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE, C+ in Maths and Physics Or Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or Minimum GPA of 2.7 from Pre-University Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or Credit pass at Diploma level
Duration of the Program: 8 Trimesters or 2 Years and 8 months – Calendar years or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: Regular and Distance Learning
Where the program is offered: Main Campus
Intake: January, May and September

Diploma in Information Technology

Admission Requirements: Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus), C plain in Maths Or 3 credits in IGCSE or its equivalent. Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from ANU Certificate
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters or 1 year and 4 Months
Mode of Study: Regular and Part Time
Where the program is offered: Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May and September

Diploma in Mobile Computing

Admission Requirements: Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus) Or 3 credits in IGCSE or its equivalent. Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from ANU Certificate
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters or 1 Year and 4 Months
Mode of Study:  Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Diploma in Information & Communication Technology

Certificate in Information Technology

Admission Requirements: KCSE Mean Grade of D+, D+ in Maths Or 2 Credits in Relevant subjects.
Duration of the Program: 2 Trimesters or 6 Months
Where the program is offered: Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Cisco Certified Network Associate, level 1-4

Africa Nazarene University Education Department

Masters of Education (M.Ed)

Admission Requirements: 2nd class Honours, Upper Division or GPA of 2.7 Or 2nd class Honours Lower Division or GPA of 2.5 with relevant work experience of at least 2 years.
Duration of the Program: 6 Trimesters or 2 Years
Mode of Study: Distance Learning, School-Based and Part-Time
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake:
Part Time and Distance Learning – January, May and September
Schoool Based – April, August, November

Bachelor of Education

Admission Requirements: C+ in KCSE Or C- in KCSE, a P1Plus a Diploma. For Secondary Option a C+ in two combination subjects.
Duration of the Program: 8 Trimesters or 2 Years and 8 months or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: School-Based, Part-Time and Distance Learning
Where the program is offered: Main Campus (Evening) and Nairobi Campus
Intake:
Part-Time and Distance Learning- January, May, and September
School-Based – April, August, and November

• Bachelor of Education in Special Education
• Bachelor of Education (Special Needs Education – Secondary Option)
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood and Primary Education)
• Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood)

Diploma in Education

Admission Requirements: KCSE minimum Mean Grade of C plain or a C- and a P1 Cert. or its equivalent.
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters or 1 Year and 4 months
Mode of Study: School-Based
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: April, August, and November

Diploma in Early Childhood Development

Africa Nazarene University Environment and Natural Resource Management Department

Master of Science Environment and Natural Resource Management

Admission Requirements: 2nd class Honours,Upper Division or GPA of 2.7 Or 2nd class Honours Lower Division or GPA of 2.5 with relevant work experience of at least 2 years.
Duration of the Program: 6 Trimesters or 2 Years
Mode of Study: Part Time and Distance Learning
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May and September

Bachelor of Science Environment and Natural Resource Management

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE and C in Maths Or Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level), Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or Minimum GPA of 2.7 from Pre-University Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or Credit pass at Diploma level
Duration of the Program: 8 Trimesters or 2 Years and 8 Months or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: Distance Learning and Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May and September

Diploma in Agri-Business and Natural Resource Management

Admission Requirements: Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus), C- in Maths Or 3 credits in IGCSE or its equivalent. Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from ANU Certificate
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters or 1 Year and 4 months
Mode of Study: Regular
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May and September

Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Audit

Admission Requirements: Minimum bachelor’s degree in any field of specialization
Mode of Study: Regular and Part Time
Where the program is offered: Nairobi Campus

Africa Nazarene University PUP Department

Pre-University Program

Admission Requirements: Minimum KCSE C- Or 3 Credits IGCSE or its Equivalent.
Duration of the Program: 4 Months or 1 Trimester
Mode of Study: Regular
Where the program is offered: Rongai campus, Nairobi campus, Meru campus, Eldoret campus and Machakos campus
Intake: January, May, and September

Africa Nazarene University Counseling Psychology Department

Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology

Admission Requirements: 2nd class Honours,Upper Division or GPA of 2.7 Or 2nd class Honours Lower Division or GPA of 2.5 with relevant work experience of at least 2 years.
Duration of the Program: 6 Trimesters or 2 years
Mode of Study: Distance Learning and Part Time
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May and September

Bachelor of Counseling Psychology

Admission Requirements: Overall Grade of C+ in KCSE and C in Maths Or Division II (O’ level), 2 principals & a Subsidiary (A’level) Or 5 credits in IGCSE or equivalent Or Minimum GPA of 2.7 from Pre-University Minimum GPA of 2.3 from Diploma Or Credit pass at Diploma level
Duration of the Program: 8 Trimesters or 2 Years and 8 Months or 4 Academic years
Mode of Study: Distance Learning, Regular, and School Based
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May, and September
School Based (April, August, and November)

Diploma in Counseling Psychology

Admission Requirements: Minimum KCSE grade of C- (Minus) Or 3 credits in IGCSE or its equivalent. Or Minimum GPA of 2.3 from ANU Certificate
Duration of the Program: 4 Trimesters or 1 Year and 4 Months
Mode of Study: Regular and School Based
Where the program is offered: Main Campus and Nairobi Campus
Intake: January, May and September
School Based – (April, August, and November)

Africa Nazarene University Agriculture

• Diploma in Agriculture

Africa Nazarene University Contacts

Africa Nazarene University
Physical Address: Ongata Rongai, Magadi Road
Postal Address: P.O. Box 53067, Nairobi 00200
Tel: 045-24350/l, 24190, Z4448,
Wireless: 020-2527170/1, 0733-874111
Fax: 020-2012233
E-mail: registrar@anu.ac.ke
Website: www.anu.ac.ke