Pioneer International University (PIU)

Established in 2006 as Pioneer College and chartered in 2012, Pioneer International University (PIU) is a private university located in Ngara, Nairobi, with campuses in Murang'a and Embu. The university serves over 5,000 students across its three campuses.

The university operates four schools including Business and Management, Education, Divinity, and Aerospace Science. Its aerospace science programme is unique among Kenyan private universities, reflecting its innovative approach to programme development.

Accredited by CUE, PIU ranks 53rd nationally. Its multi-campus network spanning Nairobi, Murang'a, and Embu makes it accessible to students across central and eastern Kenya, offering affordable private university education with an international orientation.

PIU maintains a research and innovation hub focusing on business, technology, and maritime training including STCW certification programmes. The School of Business and Management conducts research on entrepreneurship, corporate governance, and market-oriented business strategies relevant to Kenya's evolving economy. The School of Education advances pedagogical research on teaching quality and educational leadership, while the School of Divinity contributes research on African Christianity and theological education. The School of Aerospace Science investigates aviation and maritime training standards, positioning PIU uniquely in Kenya's transport and logistics education landscape. The university's multiple campuses in Nairobi, Murang'a, and Embu support regionally grounded research that addresses local economic and educational needs. Research output increasingly informs business practice, educational policy, and aviation/maritime training standards, bridging academic scholarship with the practical demands of Kenya's growing services, transport, and education sectors.

A C+ mean grade in KCSE for Bachelor's programmes. Application fee KSh 2,500 (East African), KSh 5,000 (non-East African).