Who we are

Hekima Institute of Peace Studies and International Relations (HIPSIR), Hekima University College, A Constituent College of the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA), is now accepting applications for MA degree in Peace Studies and International Relations.

Located on Riara Road, Nairobi, Kenya, HIPSIR is a University College run by the Jesuits (an international Catholic religious order) that globally operates over 220 universities and institutions of higher learning. With over five centuries of education tradition, Jesuits are known for the academic excellence, a strong emphasis on Social Justice, and a holistic education that fosters critical thinking and social transformation.

The college has a library of more than 110,000 volumes, and has acquired periodicals specialization in Theology, Peace studies and International Relations. 

Our system of classification is that of the Library of Congress, with indexed cabinets for authors, titles, subject headings and collects, as well as an outline public Access Catalogue (OPAC)

Our MA degree in Peace Studies and International Relations are selective yet diverse, as our students come from multiple African and non-Africa countries and get exposed to global challenges and opportunities.

N/B Students have the options of taking classes during the day 9:00am – 12:00pm Evenings 5:30pm – 8:30pm and online the same hours