Academic HighlightsThe University combines impressive modern facilities and a dynamic approach to teaching and research. Daystar University strives for excellence in its teaching and research methods. The University is well known for quality in teaching. Training is personalized and by highly qualified faculty.

Pre-university and daytime undergraduate programmes are offered at the Athi River Campus situated on the edge of the Athi plains on the slopes of the Lukenya Hills, about 40 kilometres from downtown Nairobi. Diploma courses, postgraduate programmes, day and evening undergraduate programs are offered at the Nairobi Campus. The University also offers daytime Pre-university programme at the Nairobi Campus.

The University recently opened the Mombasa campus, at Apollo House, Moi Avenue. The campus offers day and evening Pre-university, undergraduate, and postgraduate programmes.

Built on 300 acres of land, the University’s Athi River Campus is 40 kilometers from Nairobi and is home to about 1,500 students both local and international.

The University is divided into the following:

1. School of Communication and Language

2. School of Business and Economics

3. School of Science, Engineering and Health

4. School of Human and Social Sciences

5. School of Arts and Humanities

6. Institutes and Centers

7. Library

8. Admissions and Records

About usThe University was founded in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, by S.E Motsoko-Pheko, a political refugee from South Africa and Dr. Donald Smith & Mrs. Faye Smith, an American missionary couple. The name ‘Daystar’ is derived from the Bible (2nd Peter 1:19), which is used to describe Jesus Christ. With this in mind, every member of Daystar University is encouraged to emulate Jesus Christ in behaviour, lifestyle and speech.

Daystar VisionDaystar’s Vision is to be a distinguished, Christ-centered, African institution of higher learning for the transformation of Church and society.

Daystar Mission Daystar University’s mission is to develop managers, professionals and scholars to be effective Christian servant-leaders through the integration of Christian faith and holistic learning for the transformation of Church and society.

1. School of Communication and LanguagesDiploma Programmes

Diploma in Communication •

Undergraduate ProgrammesBachelor of Arts in Communication (Public •Relations, Electronic Media, Print Media or Advertising).Bachelor of Arts in Technical and •Professional CommunicationBachelor of Arts in French •Bachelor of Arts in English •Bachelor of Arts in Kiswahili •Bachelor of Arts in French •Bachelor of Arts in Literature •Bachelor of Arts in Music •

Postgraduate ProgrammesMaster of Arts in Communication (Media •Studies, Corporate Communication, or Development Communication)PhD in Communication •

2. School of Business and EconomicsDiploma Programmes

Diploma in Business Administration and •Management

...until the day dawn and the daystar

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Undergraduate ProgrammesBachelor of Science in Nursing •Bachelor of Science in Applied •Computer ScienceBachelor of Science in Physics •

4. School of Human and Social SciencesDiploma Programmes

Diploma in Development •Diploma in Counseling •Diploma in HIV/Aids Counseling and •Management

Undergraduate ProgrammesBachelor of Arts in Community •DevelopmentBachelor of Arts in Psychology •Bachelor of Arts in Social Work •

Graduate ProgrammesMaster of Arts in Child Development •Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology •Postgraduate Diploma in Child •Development

5. School of Arts and Humanities Diploma Programmes

Diploma in Peace and Conflict •Transformation

Undergraduate ProgrammesBachelor of Arts in Biblical and •Religious StudiesBachelor of Education in Arts in Early •Childhood DevelopmentBachelor of Peace and Conflict •TransformationBachelor of Theology (B.Th.) •Bachelor of Education in Arts or Science •in FrenchBachelor of Education in Arts or Science •in Kiswahili

Diploma in Business Information •TechnologyDiploma in Entrepreneurship •Diploma in Finance •Diploma in Human Resource •ManagementDiploma in Hospitality Management •Diploma in Purchasing and Business •LogisticsDiploma in Sales and Marketing •Diploma in Air Hostess and Cabin •Crew studies Diploma in Air Travel, Ticketing and •TourismDiploma in Tours and Travel •

Undergraduate ProgrammesBachelor of Commerce (Accounting, •Business Administration, Marketing, Purchasing and Logistics, Law Option, or Management Information Systems)Bachelor of Science in Economics •

Postgraduate ProgrammesMaster of Business Administration •(MBA) (Strategic Management, Human Resources Management, Finance or Marketing).

3. School of Science, Engineering and HealthPre-university ProgrammeThis is a two-semester bridging programme offered in the Nairobi, Athi-River and Mombasa campuses for those who scored a mean grade of C (plain) in KCSE that allows entry into undergraduate programmes on achieving a GPA of 2.5 in the Pre-university programme. Intakes are in May, August and January. Successful candidates can transfer up to 9 credits to undergraduate programmes at Daystar University.

Diploma ProgrammesDiploma in Information and Technology •o Computer Networking and Security o Database Systems, Administration and Programming

Bachelor of Education in Arts or Science •in BusinessBachelor of Education in Arts or Science •in Computer ScienceBachelor of Education in Arts or Science •in BibleBachelor of Education in Arts or Science •in PhysicsBachelor of Education in Arts or Science •in Mathematics

Graduate ProgrammesMaster of Arts in Christian Ministries •Master of Theology in African •Christianity (day classes)Postgraduate Diploma in Education •(PGDE) offered during April, August and December school holidays.

Others: Bridging courses in mathematics, •biology and English in the month of May of every year.Graded Certificate Courses in Music. •

6. Institutes and Centres1) Institute of Christian Ministries and Training (ICMT)

ICMT offers short courses and outpost training on and off campus. Sometimes traveling expenses are too high for organizations outside Nairobi to send more than one participant for training at a time. Instead of sending your staff to Daystar, we can come and train your staff. Daystar staff also prepare special training programs to meet your specific ministry needs.

2) Centre of Research, Publication, Consultancy & Postgraduate Bureau (CRPC)

The University’s Research, Publications and Consultancy department coordinates and facilitates the research carried out by members of the faculty, publishes

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For more information and application procedures, contact:

The Registrar,Daystar UniversityP.O. Box 44400 00100 GPO, Nairobi, KenyaTel: (254-20) 2723002/3/4 Nairobi (254-45) 22601/2/3 Athi RiverFax: (254-45) 22420, (254-020) 2728338

Email: admissions@daystar.ac.ke or visit our website at www.daystar.ac.ke

research results in the Daystar University interdisciplinary journal, Perspectives, assists with publishing books and develops consultancy relationships with churches, research organizations, and industries. The department also evaluates and recommends for funding research proposals submitted by faculty members and facilitates research related training.

3) Centre for Quality Assurance and Accreditiation & Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)

CETL ensures that the programmes at Daystar University are of the highest quality and meet or exceed the requirements of the Commission for Higher Education. The centre provides internal training for teaching staff to assist them in developing high quality of teaching.

4) Collaborative Programmes

Daystar maintains linkages for academic interaction and exchange with other institutions as, Kosin University in South Korea, Bethel University and Northwestern College in the USA, and Makerere University, Uganda. Other institutions that Daystar has collaborative programmes with include, Alliance for International Christian Business Education (AICB) & Compassion International Africa & Food for the hungry programme.

7. LibraryLibrary and Resource Centre Services Daystar University has libraries in its three campuses. The University endeavors to excel in providing timely access to relevant information in a variety of media to meet the research, teaching and learning needs of Daystar University. The University’s three libraries have a rich collection of books, local and international journals and magazines. The non-book collection includes CD databases, videos, DVDs and a host of electronic resources and online databases available through INASP databases.

8. Admissions and RecordsScholarshipsDaystar University offers a number of academic scholarships. The largest scholarship program is the Work-Study program set up by the University and to which it contributes a portion of the tuition fees income every year. In return, students are required to work 10 hours a week.

The university also offers the Best Student Award, an exclusive award given to the best student on entry in any given year. The recipient is expected to maintain high grades throughout their study.

9. Facilities and Other InformationLeader in Information Communication Technology (ICT)

Appreciating that the use of computers in business, industry and service organizations has completely changed the way we work and live, Daystar too has embraced the use of technology through learning. The Computer Services department gives user services to offices and computer laboratories. Computers are available for student use, giving a ratio of 10 students to one computer. Internet access is available on both campuses in the computer laboratories or via wireless hotspots accessible with laptop comuters.

State-of-the-Art Communication Facilities

Here is exciting news for students aspiring to study Communication at Daystar. The Communication department operates a radio station (Shine FM 103.1 MHz), sound, video, and television studios as well as the student newspaper, Involvement, to provide hands-on experience. Students run these studios and the newspaper. Variety of Extra-Curricular ActivitiesOur numerous outreach evangelistic teams, choirs, drama, dance and singing groups make up for any free time outside the class room. Also, the Daystar University Students Association (DUSA) organizes fun and learning activities such as dinners, culture week, trips and retreats. A host of clubs and activities are in place, which involve academic, social and spiritual activities.

Rich Cross-Cultural MixDaystar offers a rich cross-cultural experience. With 19 nationalities represented there is much to learn from the diverse cultures. Currently we have students from United States of America, Asia, a host of West and South African countries as well as many students from neighboring East African countries.

Sports and RecreationDaystar coordinates sports and games throughout the academic year. Existing sports and recreation activities include team

sports, individual sports, board games, and other outdoor activities. Daystar teams compete in the Kenya Universities Sports Association (KUSA), the Nairobi Fellowship of Theological Colleges (NFTC), Nairobi Basketball Association and in other organized institutional sports.

Alumni AssociationUpon graduation, graduates automatically become members of Daystar University Alumni Association (DUAA), which is solely run by the alumni through an executive committee elected annually. Through Daylink, a recently launched job placement centre, the graduates place their CVs with the centre, thus creating a link between the employers and Daystar graduates.

Daystar University Parents Association (DUPA)Daystar is the only local university with a parents association. The Association exists to work with the administration to facilitate understanding and cooperation amongst students and the university and also to promote and facilitate socio-economic development of the university.

LeadershipThe mission of Daystar University is steered by a group of 50 African Christian leaders with a vision for leadership training for the African continent. These comprise the Daystar Company, which is headed by Dr. (Hons) James Mageria and the University Council, headed by the Chancellor, Dr. Florence Muli-Musiime. The Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Rev. Prof. James Kombo oversees the day to day running of the university.

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