Housing & Accommodation

Explore our several accommodation options.

We have an objective to provide quality housing services and programs that enhance residential student success in a clean, safe and inclusive living-learning environment – a “home away from home”.

On Campus Housing

The student halls of residence allow them to live close to instructional and academic support buildings, the dining facility and other university services. Two residential buildings accommodate 258 students on campus. Facilities in the buildings include the Table Tennis/Darts/Pool Room, three TV Rooms and a Study Room.

Facilities

At USIU-Africa, our residence halls are designed to provide students with a safe, comfortable, and supportive living environment. Each fully furnished room accommodates two students and comes equipped with beds, mattresses, study tables, chairs, and wardrobes. Communal bathrooms are available on every floor, shared by residents of four rooms, while telephones are provided on each floor for incoming calls.

To ensure a positive student experience, Resident Assistants live on every wing, offering guidance, support, and fostering a vibrant community atmosphere.

Because on-campus housing is limited, priority is given to international students. If space allows, students from outside Nairobi are then considered. To qualify, you must be enrolled as a full-time student taking at least 9 credit units (or a minimum of 6 units for graduate students).

Amenities

  • Bed & Mattress
  • Study desk
  • Communal bathroom
  • Wardrobe
  • Telephone

Room Reservation

USIU-Africa residence halls provide fully furnished rooms designed to accommodate two students. Each room is equipped with two beds and mattresses, study tables, chairs, bookshelves, and wardrobes. Communal bathrooms are located on each floor and are shared by occupants from four rooms, while a telephone is available on every floor for incoming calls. To ensure a supportive living environment, Resident Assistants reside on each wing to offer assistance and foster a positive community experience.

Due to limited on-campus housing, priority in room allocations is given to international students, with Kenyan students considered if space allows. All students who wish to live on campus are required to complete a Room Application Form. To be eligible, undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time with at least 9 credit units, while graduate students are required to take a minimum of 6 credit units in order to stay in the Residence Halls.

Check-in / Check-out

When checking into the room, the resident will be required to fill in a check-in form with his/her Resident Assistant. This form will then be checked during checkout and any damages other than normal wear and tear will be the resident’s responsibility.

Contacts

Housing Officer,
Email: housing@usiu.ac.ke
Office Number: +254 730 116 265

Off Campus Housing

The student halls of residence allow them to live close to instructional and academic support buildings, the dining facility and other university services. Two residential buildings accommodate 258 students on campus. Facilities in the buildings include the Table Tennis/Darts/Pool Room, three TV Rooms and a Study Room.

Important Information

Secure and supportive living environment plays a critical role in students’ academic journey. To supplement the limited on-campus housing, the University works closely with select private hostels to provide student accommodation.
To promote safety, reliability, and convenience, the university has a framework of vetting, accrediting and formalizing student housing arrangements. This framework considers regulatory requirements, safety, cleanliness and management. To this end the university has signed nomination agreements with three hostels. This list will be updated as and when other hostels are accredited and nomination agreement signed.

Recommended Off-Campus Hostels for USIU-Africa Students

1. Qwetu Student Living

A purpose-built student accommodation that features varied room typologies to match different budgets and preferences.

Aberdare Heights I & II (Outside USIU-Africa, Gate A)
  • Normal Floor: Premium: Ksh 32,500, Single: Ksh 27,500, Cluster: Ksh 24,000 and Twin: Ksh 17,500
  • Deluxe Floor: Premium: Ksh 34,000, Single: Ksh 28,500 and Cluster: Ksh 25,000
Ruaraka Residence

(10 minutes to USIU-Africa with free shuttle)

  • Double: Ksh 14,000, Single: Ksh 25,000 & Superior: Ksh 27,500
Other Locations

Parklands, Jogoo Road, Wilson View, Hurlingham, Karen.

Contacts
  • Toll Free (Kenya): 0800 730 333
  • International: +254 730 850 000
  • care@qwetu.co.ke
  • www.qwetu.co.ke
Amenities
  • Fully Furnished Rooms
  • Kitchenette
  • Wardrobe
  • Keycard Access
  • Study Areas
  • Residents' Gym
  • 24/7 Security
  • Constant Water Supply
  • High-speed Internet
  • Laundry Facilities
  • Retail Outlets

2. Kisima

This is a student hostel 250 meters from university gate. The hostel takes Bedsitter designs. The rental charges costs Ksh. 13,000. The hostel features Quiet environment conducive to serious learning, Zero tolerance to addictive substances and anti-social behavior, Twenty-four-hour security and staff on call and open green spaces

Contacts
  • +254-712 445 254
  • wangeci@kisima.home.co.ke
  • 250 meters from USIU-Africa gate

3. Regional Centre Training Institute (RCTI)

The Regional Centre Training Institute (RCTI) in Nairobi offers on-campus hostel accommodation. Located in Kasarani, opposite the Kasarani Police Station, the hostels provide a comfortable and secure living environment. Amenities include indoor games and a gym, enhancing the overall student experience.

Accommodation Type Capacity Price (Ksh)
Comrades 8 Students 4,500
Standard 6 Students 5,500
Super Standard 4 Students 6,500
Double (Decker) 2 Students 8,000
Double D (Single beds) 2 Students 8,500
Single 1 Student 10,000
Contacts
Amenities
  • Fully Furnished Rooms
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot Shower
  • Ample Parking
  • 24/7 Security
  • Constant Water Supply
  • High-speed Internet
  • Quiet Study Area

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FAQ

All USIU-Africa applicants (students)

It depends on whether or not you are a local or international applicant. International applicants get priority. Yes, there is a Waiting List

Students – Fill and submit a Room Application Form. This form is available online or can be picked from the Admissions Office

Faculty – apply through their respective Deans

Students – 256

Faculty – 15

Yes, it does – 1 year after the date of application

Please reapply for a position.

KES. 30,000

All rooms are double (twin beds)

Bed, mattress, study chair & table, wardrobe, book shelf

Two TV rooms, indoor games and board games

Excellent. Hostel entrances are staffed by hostel receptionists round the clock, seven days a week

Ext. 262, 202, 327, 279, 266 – all available 24 hours a day

We do not allow guests who are not members of our community

The is no specific maximum number of guests within reason. The curfew time is from 10.30 p.m. to 8.00 a.m.

Room attendants clean each room once a week. All public areas are cleaned daily.

The campus meal plan is optional.

In the Laundry Cubicles provided for in the hostels, or in the University Laundry (for a fee)

In the New Block Hostel, Ground Floor