Established in 1989, St. Paul's University is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Limuru (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Kiambu. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Nairobi, Kapsabet, Maseno. Officially recognized by the Commission for University Education of Kenya, St. Paul's University (SPU) is a small coeducational Kenyan higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Protestant religion. St. Paul's University (SPU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. This 33 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. SPU 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.