University Overview
Established in 2005, Great Lakes University of Kisumu is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Kisumu (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants). This institution also has a branch campus in Nairobi and Bondo. Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) is a very small-sized (uniRank enrollment range: under-250 students) coeducational Kenyan higher education institution officially affiliated with the Christian-Anglican religion. Great Lakes University of Kisumu (GLUK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 20-year-old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 70-79% making this Kenyan higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. GLUK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services.
University Snapshot
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| Name | Great Lakes University of Kisumu |
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| Acronym | GLUK |
| Founded | 2005 Origins date back to 1998 |
| Motto | Build effective Managers |
| Colours | Cyan and yellow |
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| Address | Rido Road, Off Tom Mboya Drv; PO Box 2224 Kisumu 40100 Kisumu Kenya |
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(57) 202 3972 |
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(57) 202 4577 |
| Other locations | Nairobi and Bondo |
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