Nairobi is Kenya’s political capital, and the principal economic, diplomatic and cultural center in East Africa. The city's modern skyscrapers coexist in harmony with Kenya's nature reserves and wildlife parks. Learn more...

You’ll live in a traditional dorm setting with Kenyan and East African students.

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• Housing
• Student activities
• Onsite support

Cultural field-trips are an integral part of the program. Excursions may include the following destinations.

• Nairobi National Park
• Bomas of Kenya
• Maasai Mara
• Rift Valley
• Mombasa

USIU utilizes a trimester academic calendar, which is similar to a semester calendar with a third semester during the summer.

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Fall Trimester:	early Sep. - mid Dec.
Spring Trimester:	early Jan. - mid Apr.
Summer Trimester:	early May* - mid Aug.
* Students can start in mid/late May

This location offers a wide selection of courses and internships in the following academic and professional concentrations.

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

Students can earn up to 15 credits per term.

The program is hosted by the United States International University, the only private, secular institution of higher learning in East Africa. Academic credit and transcripts are issued by USIU, which is accredited in the United States.

KEI programs include the following:

• Tuition and fees at host university
• Internship placement for qualified students
• Access to campus facilities
• Official transcript
• Housing for duration of program
• Cultural excursions and activities
• Pre-departure and on-site support
• On-Site Coordinator
• Airport welcome and transfer
• On-site orientation
• Medical and travel insurance
• Use of mobile telephone