About Africa International University (AIU) | see details below:
Originally founded in 1983 as Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (NEGST), Africa International University (AIU) is a private Christian University located on 53 acres of land in Karen, a suburb on the outskirts of Nairobi the capital city of Kenya. Africa International University received a university charter from the government of Kenya in 2011. The university is also accredited by ACTEA.
Vision
Christ-centred leaders in Africa educated to transform God’s people and the world.
Mission
To educate Christ-centred leaders for the transformation of God’s people and the world through innovative programmes, research, and community engagement.
Core Value
Excellence with Relevance—a solutions approach to learning
Faith with Integrity—a discipleship and missional approach to theology and spirituality.
Leadership with Servanthood and Stewardship—leadership that combines deep and personal humility and humanity with an unwavering commitment to do the will of God at all costs.
Innovation with Community—not ministry or marketplace “soloists” but team-oriented leaders who seek creative and biblical solutions for the common good in their respective areas of calling.
PHILOSOPHY
Africa International University is committed to train Christ centered leaders who will be agents of transformation for our countries, societies and communities. “We are committed to God’s Mission to bring shalom to his people and bring transformation in the lives of our students so that they can serve his people with integrity and passion.”
AIU is blessed to have Christian foundation as its unique heritage. Over the years of its growth and eventual transition from a graduate school of theology to a university, AIU has maintained this distinctiveness and has ensured it will live on.
Motivated by our vision, mission, core values, and by the conviction that learning is both rooted in and responsive to the culture and context, we seek to participate in God’s mission in the world by bringing a Christ-centred worldview to bear on knowledge, research and its relevance to both the mission of God and the needs of Africa.
Africa International University, Committed to his Mission, Connected to his World.
ACCREDITATION
The Africa International University is based in Kenya, one of the fastest growing economies in Africa. This strategic location allows students from all nationalities to pursue their academic ambitions in a condusive and inspiring environment.
As an institution of higher learning based in Kenya, it is important to position the authority of accorded qualifications at a global scale. The Commission for University Education (CUE) is a globally recognized Education accreditation body, under the full authority of the Republic of Kenya. Africa International University is recognized and accredited by CUE, as indicated on the official page here.
Africa International University was awarded its charter in 2011, and has since and consequently been recognized by CUE as offering qualitative and impactful education.
Successful completion of a degree program at Africa International University offers a graduant an advantage at a global scale.
