Africa International University (AIU) is a private Christian university located in Karen, Nairobi, along Karen–Dagoreti Road. AIU offers programmes combining faith and professional education, including theology, education, business, computing, counselling and development studies. Its official website announced that applications for January 2027 are open as of October 2026.
Africa International University official links
- AIU official website
- Online application and KUCCPS joining system
- Current academic programmes
- Admissions FAQs and application fees
- Official university contacts
Courses and programmes at Africa International University
The online catalogue lists certificates, diplomas, undergraduate degrees, postgraduate diplomas, master’s degrees and doctoral qualifications. Not all courses are available in each intake; check individual programme pages.
Undergraduate degrees
- Bachelor of Business Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
- Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
- Bachelor of Arts in Counselling Psychology
- Bachelor of Arts in Development Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Linguistics and Translation
- Bachelor of Education in Secondary or Early Childhood Development
- Bachelor of Theology
- Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Financial Management
Diplomas and certificates
- Diploma in Business Management and Human Resource Management
- Diploma in Community Development
- Diploma in Information Technology
- Diploma in Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity
- Diploma in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
- Certificate in Christian Ministry, Theology or Community Development
- Selected computing and digital animation certificates
Postgraduate courses
- Master of Divinity
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Arts in Counselling Psychology
- Master of Arts in Biblical Studies, Theology or Missions
- Master of Education
- PhD in Education, Theological Studies, Leadership and Governance or related listed fields
- Doctor of Ministry
How to apply online
- Open AIU’s official online application portal.
- Choose a qualification and read its entry requirements and application deadline.
- Create a login or use the form provided for your application category.
- Provide academic transcripts and certificates, a recent passport photo and a national ID, birth certificate or passport as applicable.
- For postgraduate applications, supply any additional referee details, transcripts, CV or research documents specified.
- Follow the official application fee instructions presented at the final stage of the portal and submit the application.
- Check your application status and await official admission communication.
Application fees and KUCCPS pathway
The AIU admissions portal currently lists a non-refundable application fee of KSh 1,000 for diploma, KSh 1,500 for bachelor’s and KSh 2,500 for postgraduate applications by Kenyan students. These are application charges rather than course tuition, and could change. Applicants placed through KUCCPS should select the separate portal pathway and use their full KCSE index number and year to access admission-letter instructions.
Student services, tuition and funding
Students should confirm their academic fee structure, payment process, study mode and any financial aid eligibility with AIU. Fees differ by course, and some international applicants may have additional documentation requirements. The official portal provides guidance about foreign qualifications and recommended equivalence checks.
Karen campus and contacts
AIU lists Karen–Dagoreti Road, Nairobi, and P.O. Box 24686-00502 Nairobi, Kenya. Official general enquiries: +254 796 352 397; admissions: +254 725 841 885; email admissions@aiu.ac.ke. Check the university website for updated staff and department numbers.
Editorial review 27 October 2026. Original article permalink, date, author, category, tags and inline photograph retained.
Official sources
- Programme catalogue
- Application documents, fees and KUCCPS instructions
- January 2027 intake notice
- Contact information
