Established in 2005, Adventist University of Africa is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the suburban setting of the metropolis of Nairobi (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, Adventist University of Africa (AUA) is a very small coeducational Kenyan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Adventist University of Africa (AUA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 17 years old Kenyan higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. AUA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.