University of Eastern Africa, Baraton

About

The University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (UEAB) is a private, Seventh-day Adventist institution in Kenya, known for its commitment to holistic education that integrates faith and learning. It excels particularly in health sciences, education, and business administration, offering a values-based curriculum. International students are welcomed into a diverse and multicultural campus environment, benefiting from a supportive community that emphasizes both spiritual growth and academic excellence. While specific dedicated international offices like summer schools are not prominently advertised, the university's global outlook as an Adventist institution naturally fosters an inclusive atmosphere. Its distinctive characteristic is its strong emphasis on Seventh-day Adventist principles, which deeply shape its curriculum and campus life.

Background

The University of Eastern Africa, Baraton (UEAB) is a private coeducational Seventh-day Adventist university located in Baraton, about 50 km from Eldoret Kenya. It offers degrees in graduate and undergraduate programs in the fields of Business, the Humanities, Agriculture, Technology, Health Sciences and Education. Baraton University, as it is popularly known, is run by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and is part of its system of higher education. It is accredited by the Commission for Higher Education, Kenya Government, and was the first private university to receive a charter granted by the Republic of Kenya on March 28, 1991. The university is a member of the Inter-University Council for East Africa, The Association of Commonwealth Universities, and the Association of African Universities. It is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist education system, the world's second largest Christian school system. The mission of UEAB is the provision of a Christian quality education for the youth with the aim of equipping them with necessary skills for service for God and humanity.

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