Introduction to Chuka University:

Introduction: Chuka University is an influential public university in Kenya. With the motto of "Knowledge is Wealth", it is committed to providing students with high-quality higher education and promoting academic research and social development.

History and establishment time:

On September 27, 2004, the Egerton University Council established the Egerton University Eastern Campus College, the predecessor of Chuka University.

In 2007, it became a public university through Legal Proclamation No. 161.

On September 12, 2008, President Mwai Kibaki appointed the first board of directors of Chuka University.

School strength:

Student scale: There is no exact data, but as an important public university in Kenya, it attracts students from all over Kenya and surrounding areas.

Course settings: Undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering agriculture, business, education, engineering, humanities and social sciences, etc. are provided.

Research achievements: A series of research projects have been carried out in the fields of agriculture, environmental science, etc., such as "Using NosZ + rhizobia to reduce N2O emissions in agricultural systems to promote food security".

Institutional nature: Public university.

Educational philosophy: Committed to providing high-quality, affordable education, enabling students to acquire knowledge and skills to promote personal growth and socio-economic development, and to cultivate talents with innovative spirit and social responsibility for Kenya and the world.

Key laboratories and disciplines: There are no reports on key laboratories. Key disciplines include agriculture, environmental science, business management, etc. Agriculture-related disciplines have a high influence in the local area and have trained a large number of professionals for Kenya's agricultural development; environmental science disciplines focus on studying local and global environmental problems and providing solutions for sustainable development.

Faculty and related colleges:

College of Agricultural and Environmental Studies: Covers majors such as animal science, plant science, agricultural economics and agricultural education.

College of Education: Provides education-related professional courses.

College of Business Studies: Has majors such as business administration and management science.

College of Arts and Humanities: Includes majors such as social sciences and humanities.

College of Engineering, Science and Technology: There are majors such as biological sciences, physical sciences, computer science and ICT.

Law School: Provides legal education.

Nursing School: Cultivates nursing professionals.

Ranking: There is no clear ranking by international authoritative ranking agencies, but it occupies an important position among public universities in Kenya and is one of the important choices for local students to receive higher education.

Fees: There is no specific fee information, but as a public university, the tuition fee is relatively affordable compared to private universities. The specific tuition fee varies depending on the course.

Campus environment:

Geographic location: Located in Taraka-Nisi County in eastern Kenya, about 186 kilometers from Nairobi, it is located in a rural area on the eastern slope of Mount Kenya at an altitude of about 2,000 meters.

Campus distribution: There are main campuses, Igumbe Campus, Embu Campus, Chogoria Campus, Taraka Campus, Town Campus and Egerton Campus (Nairobi Central Business District).

Facilities construction: The campus has modern teaching facilities, libraries, etc. The student center is equipped with recreational facilities such as swimming pools, and new student dormitories are under construction.