Detailed introduction of KCA University:

Introduction: KCA University is a private university with high reputation and influence in Kenya. It plays an important role in education, scientific research and social services, and provides multi-level education from undergraduate to postgraduate.

History and establishment time:

Founded by the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) in 1989, it was originally named Kenya College of Accountancy (KCA).

In 2000, it applied to the Higher Education Commission (CHE) for university qualifications.

On July 26, 2007, it obtained a provisional authorization letter and began to operate as KCA University.

School strength:

Academic status: It was ranked as the number one accounting university in Kenya in 2022.

Student employment: It was rated as the best private university in the British Council's employability report, and the student employability reached 90% at graduation.

Social recognition: It is recognized as an outstanding taxpayer by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and its Institutional Science and Ethics Review Committee (ISERC) has also been accredited by the National Authority for Science, Technology and Innovation of Kenya (NACOSTI).

Institutional nature: non-profit private higher education institution.

Educational philosophy: committed to providing high-quality education, focusing on cultivating students' professional skills and comprehensive qualities, encouraging innovation and practice, and helping students succeed in their careers.

Key laboratories and disciplines: No particularly outstanding key laboratories have been reported. It has certain advantages in accounting, business management, procurement and supply management, business science, marketing, human resource management and other disciplines.

Departments:

School of Business

School of Technology

School of Education, Arts & Social Sciences

KCA University Vocational and Technical Training Institute (KCAU PTTI)

Ranking: There is no clear ranking by international authoritative ranking agencies, but it has a high reputation and influence in Kenya and is in a leading position in the field of accounting education.

Expenses: No specific fee information has been announced, but as a private university, its tuition fees may be higher than those of public universities, and the fees for different majors and courses may vary.

Campus environment: The main campus is located on Thika Road in Nairobi, and there are also Kisumu campus and Nairobi CBD campus. The campus is equipped with modern teaching facilities such as lecture halls, laboratories, libraries, etc., providing students with a good learning environment. The school also has student leisure areas, gyms and other facilities to enrich students' extracurricular life.