Daystar University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5913 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 236 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| # 16 of 63 | In Kenya |
| # 930 of 1,040 | For Broadcast Journalism |
| Top 1-3 | For 6 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
92%
Enrollment
1,500
Religion
Christian
Languages
English
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Private
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 92% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education grade C+, or equivalent |
| Academic Calendar | August to May |
| Enrollment | 1,500 |
We've calculated the 92% acceptance rate for Daystar University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Daystar University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Daystar University faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up Daystar University.
School : Applied Human Sciences
Child Care and Development
Development Studies
Psychology
Social and Community Services
Social Studies
Social Work
School : Arts and Social Sciences
Christian Religious Studies
Education
International Relations and Diplomacy
Peace and Disarmament
Theology
School : Business and Economics
Accountancy
Business Administration
Business Computing
Economics
Finance
Human Resources
Leadership
Management
Marketing
Sales Techniques
Transport Management
School : Communication
Communication Studies
English
French
Literature
Media Studies
Music
Swahili
School : Human and Social Sciences
Child Care and Development
Clinical Psychology
Development Studies
Family Studies
Psychology
Rehabilitation and Therapy
Social Work
School : Law
Law
School : Nursing
Nursing
School : Science, Engineering and Health
Actuarial Science
Applied Mathematics
Biomedicine
Computer Science
Environmental Studies
Health Sciences
Mathematics
Physics
Statistics
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by Daystar University.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | No |
| Biology | Yes | No | No |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | No | No |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | No | No | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | No | No |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | No | No |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | No | No |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
Bachelor's Degree
Accountancy
Actuarial Science
Business Administration
Business and Commerce
Business Education
Communication Studies
Computer Education
Computer Science
Economics
Education
English
Environmental Studies
French
Health Sciences
Information Technology
International Relations and Diplomacy
Literature
Logistics Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Media Studies
Music
Music Education
Nursing
Peace and Disarmament
Physics
Preschool Education
Religious Education
Religious Studies
Sales Techniques
Social and Community Services
Social Work
Swahili
Theology
Transport Management
Postgraduate Diploma
Child Care and Development
Education
Master's Degree
Business Administration
Child Care and Development
Christian Religious Studies
Clinical Psychology
Communication Studies
Development Studies
Economics
Finance
Human Resources
International Relations and Diplomacy
Leadership
Management
Marketing
Media Studies
Psychology
Social and Community Services
Theology
Doctor's Degree
Business Administration
Clinical Psychology
Communication Studies
Development Studies
Management
Psychology
Research profile
Daystar University has published 413 scientific papers with 2,709 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Environmental Science, Medicine, Business, Psychology, Computer Science, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
347
/ 1,816
|
|---|---|
| Political Science |
270
/ 1,470
|
| Sociology |
253
/ 1,426
|
| Law |
248
/ 1,355
|
| Environmental Science |
207
/ 1,894
|
| Medicine |
201
/ 1,581
|
| Business |
177
/ 1,021
|
| Psychology |
156
/ 786
|
| Computer Science |
155
/ 886
|
| Philosophy |
152
/ 970
|
| Biology |
149
/ 967
|
| Economics |
145
/ 1,134
|
| Geography and Cartography |
132
/ 529
|
| Engineering |
113
/ 1,561
|
| Ecology |
112
/ 1,505
|
| Mathematics |
108
/ 658
|
| Public Health |
105
/ 679
|
| Development Studies |
101
/ 608
|
| History |
96
/ 311
|
| Archaeology |
89
/ 295
|
| Statistics |
87
/ 587
|
| Demography |
80
/ 433
|
| Marketing |
76
/ 710
|
| Linguistics |
76
/ 279
|
| Pathology |
70
/ 766
|
| Anthropology |
68
/ 393
|
| Psychiatry |
68
/ 494
|
| Geology |
65
/ 936
|
| Art & Design |
63
/ 242
|
| Social Psychology |
63
/ 447
|
| Physics |
61
/ 1,400
|
| Management |
57
/ 174
|
| Communications and Public Relations |
52
/ 175
|
| Nursing |
50
/ 350
|
| Finance |
49
/ 531
|
| Clinical Psychology |
49
/ 208
|
| Paleontology |
45
/ 293
|
| Media Studies |
44
/ 150
|
| Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
41
/ 253
|
| Chemistry |
41
/ 786
|
Annual publication & citation counts
4 Notable alumni
1. Naisula Lesuuda
1984-. (aged 42)
journalist
politician
Naisula Josephine Lesuuda, is a Kenyan politician and women's rights activist. She is a Member of the Parliament of Kenya.
2. Anne Mungai
1957-. (aged 69)
filmmaker
film director
film producer
documentary filmmaker
Dr. Anne G. Mungai was a Kenyan film director. She is best known for her feature length film, Saikati (1992). She is known for exploring the stories of young African women and the challenges they face while navigating post-colonial Africa.
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3. Collins Injera
1986-. (aged 40)
rugby union player
Collins Injera, OGW, OLY is a former Kenyan rugby player. He holds third place for the number of tries scored on the World Rugby Sevens Series with 279. He is known for his achievements with Kenyan national rugby sevens team.
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4. Larry Madowo
1987-. (aged 39)
journalist
Larry Madowo is a CNN International Correspondent and host of the African Voices Changemakers and Playmakers series. He was previously a North America Correspondent for the BBC and also anchored breaking news and presented BBC World News America from Washington, DC. He was a 2019–20 Knight-Bagehot Fellow in Economics and Business Journalism at Columbia University in New York and the...
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