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Riara University

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Overview

Riara University is a for-profit private higher education institution located in the metropolis of Nairobi, Kenya. Established in 2012, Riara University (RU) is a coeducational institution and is officially recognized by the Commission for University Education. RU provides programs and courses leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. Further information can be found in the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below or by searching the institution's website through the search engine below. RU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, and administrative services.

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Control

Riara University's Control Typeprivate

Entity

Riara University's Entity Typefor-profit

Size

Riara University' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Riara University's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

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Acronym RU
Founded 2012
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Location

Address Mbagathi Way, PO Box 49940
Nairobi
00100 Nairobi
Kenya
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Riara University Phone Number 703 038 000
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Website

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Recognition and Accreditation

Riara University's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Riara University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Commission for University Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize Riara University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

Riara University Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of Riara University is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Riara University's academic range and degree level offering.



Riara University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
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Programs and Courses

Riara University Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

Riara University Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of Riara University categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at Riara University.



Riara University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
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students		 Not reported Not reported
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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact Riara University Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official Riara University website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

Riara University Admission Info


Riara University's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

Riara University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


Riara University's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Riara University 's admission selection is not reported.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Riara University 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


Riara University's International Students Admission International Students

Not reported


Riara University's Admission Office Admission Office






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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Riara University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

Riara University Size and Profile


Riara University's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Riara University has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.


Riara University's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

Riara University's academic staff number is not reported.


Riara University's Control Type Control Type

Riara University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.


Riara University's Entity Type Entity Type

Riara University is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.


Riara University's Campus Setting Campus Setting

Riara University's main campus setting is not reported.


Riara University's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

Riara University's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.


Riara University's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


Riara University is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

Riara University Facilities


Riara University's Library University Library

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Riara University's Housing University Housing

Not reported


Riara University's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Not reported


Riara University's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

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Riara University Services


Riara University's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Not reported


Riara University's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Not reported


Riara University's Distance Learning Distance Learning

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Riara University's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


Riara University's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

Riara University Organisational Structure

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Memberships and Affiliations

Riara University Affiliations and Memberships

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Social Media

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Riara University public or private?

Riara University is a private higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed independently rather than by the government, and relies on tuition fees and private contributions for its operations.

Is Riara University profit or non-profit?

Riara University is a for-profit higher education institution, meaning it generates revenue that may be distributed to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of Riara University in terms of enrollment?

Riara University has a student enrollment ranging from 1,000 to 1,999, making it a very small-sized institution.

What is the size of Riara University in terms of academic staff?

Riara University's academic staff number is not reported.

Is Riara University a coeducational institution?

Riara University is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does Riara University use?

Riara University's adopted type of academic calendar is not reported.

What religion is Riara University affiliated with?

None.

Does Riara University admit international students?

Not reported.

What is Riara University's acceptance rate and admission policy?

Riara University 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university 's admission selection is not reported.

How much does it cost to attend Riara University RU?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: Not reported. International students: Not reported. Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is Riara University RU located?

Riara University is located in Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya. Address: Mbagathi Way, PO Box 49940.

Is Riara University RU accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, Riara University is accredited by Commission for University Education (since ).

Does Riara University offer financial aid?

Not reported

Does Riara University offer study abroad programs?

Not reported

Does Riara University have a university library?

Yes

Does Riara University provide student housing and accommodation?

Not reported

Does Riara University have sports facilities or activities?

Not reported

Does Riara University offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does Riara University offer career services?

Not reported

Does Riara University offer distance learning?

Not reported

Does Riara University have an institutional hospital?

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