KENYATTA UNIVERSITY – COURSES, FEES & PROSPECTUS FOR 2026/ 2027
KENYATTA UNIVERSITY - COURSES, FEES & PROSPECTUS FOR 2026/ 2027
Kenyatta University (KU) is a public chartered university with its main campus in Kahawa, Nairobi, along Thika Road.It was officially established as a full-fledged university on August 23, 1985, and has become an important center of research and education in Kenya.
Doctor of Education (PhD) in Educational Communication & Technology (Technology Education)
Doctor of Philisophy in French (Coursework, examination and thesis)
Doctor of Philosophy (Early Childhood Education)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ethnobotany)
Doctor of Philosophy (Genetics)
Doctor of Philosophy (Materials Science)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Agricultural Entomology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Dryland Agriculture
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Exercise and Sports Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Horticulture
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Immunology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Animal Ecologyy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Animal Physiology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Applied Entomology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in (Educational Psychology)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Agribusiness Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Agricultural Economics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in ANIMAL NUTRITION
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in ANIMAL NUTRITION
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Applied Coastal and Resource Mangement
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Applied Parasitology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Aquatic Ecology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Community Resource Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Computer Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Economics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Educational Communication & Technology (Language Education)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Educational Communication & Technology (Mathematics Education)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Environmental Health
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Fashion Design and Marketing
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Fine Art & Design
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Fisheries Sciences
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Hospitality Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Information Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Literarure (Coursework, examination and thesis)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Literarure (Research and thesis)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Medical Laboratory Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Medical Laboratory Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Music Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Peace and Conflict Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmaceutics
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacy Management.
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmacognosy.(Thesis only)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmacology and Toxicology(Thesis only)
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Physical Education
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Public Health
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Recreation and Sports Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Reproductive Health
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Science Community Resource Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Tourism Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in: (a) African Music (b) Ethnomusicology (c) Musicology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Land and Water Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Plant Pathology
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Seed Technology and Trade
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Soil Science
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.)Agronomy
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.)Integrated Soil Fertility Management
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.)Plant Breeding
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in: (a) Educational Administration (b) Educational Planning and Economics of Education (c) Curriculum Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Musical Arts
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Communication & Technology (Creative Arts Education)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Communication & Technology (Science Education)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Communication & Technology (Social Studies Education)
Doctor of Philosophy (Physics) – Areas of Specialization: Environmental Physics, Theoretical Atomic Collisions Physics, Geophysics
Doctor of Philosophy (Plant Ecology)
Doctor of Philosophy (Plant physiology and biochemistry)
Doctor of Philosophy (Special Needs Education)
Doctor of Philosophy (Taxonomy)
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics
Doctor of Philosophy in Business (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management,Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Management Science, Management Information System, Project Management, Actuarial Science and Insurance)
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication And Media Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology
Doctor of philosophy in Environmental studies and community development
Doctor of Philosophy in Film and Theatre Arts
Doctor of Philosophy in Gender and Development Studies
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Management,Health Information Management
Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations and Diplomacy
Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies Christianity Islam African Religion
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology
Doctor of Philosophy in: History Political Science Archaeology
Doctor of Philosophy in: 1. History of Education 2. Sociology of Education 3. Philosophy of Education 4. Comparative Education 5. Health Education 6. Higher Education
Doctor of Philosophy in:English and Linguistics
Doctor of Philosophy Kiswahili
Doctor of Philosophy Public Policy and Management
Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Security Studies
Doctor of Phylosophy in Material Science
Doctorate of Philosophy Counselling Psychology
PhD (Applied Mathematics)
PhD (Biostatistics)
PhD (Pure Mathematics)
PhD (Statistics)
PhD in Environmental Planning and Management
Renewable Energy Technology
Masters Programmes List (130 Programs)
Master of Musical Arts (Performance)
Master of Musical Arts (Composition)
Master of Arts (Ethnomusicology)
Master of Arts (African Music)
Applied Entomology
Bridging Course for Master of Economics (Cooperation and Human Development)
Developmental Biology
ED (Guidance and Counselling)
Master in Environmental Planning & Management
Master in science in Occupational Health and Safety
Master in Science Water Supply and Sanitation
Master in Security Management and Police Studies
Master in Speech and Language Pathology
Master of Arts (Philosophy)
Master of Arts (Religious Studies) Christianity Islam African Religion
Master of Arts Counselling Psychology
Master of Arts in History Political Science Archaeology
Master of Arts in Agricultural Geography
Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
Master of Arts in Biogeography
Master of Arts in Climatology
Master of Arts in Communication and Media Studies
Master of Arts in Community Development
Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology
Master of Arts in Economic and Industrial Geography
Master of Arts in English and Linguistics
Master of Arts in Film and Theatre Arts
Master of Arts in Fine Art
Master of Arts in French
Master of Arts in Gender and Development Studies
Master of Arts in Geography of Marketing
Master of Arts in Geomorphology
Master of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Master of Arts in Kiswahili
Master of Arts in Literature
Master of Arts in Peace and Conflict Management
Master of Arts in Population and Settlement Geography
Master of Arts in Sociology
Master of Arts in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (TFFL)
Master of Arts in Transport Geography
Master of Arts in Urban & Regional Planning
Master of Economics
Master of Economics (Cooperation and Human Development)
Master of Economics (Finance)
Master of Economics (International Trade and Finance)
Master of Economics (Policy & Management)
Master of Economics (Regional Integration)
Master of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Master of Education (Educational Psychology)
Master of Education (SNE)Hearing impairment,Emotional and Behavioural difficulties,Gifted and Talented,visual impairments,Physical &Multiple Disabilities
Master of Education in 1. History of Education 2. Sociology of Education 3. Philosophy of Education 4. Comparative Education 5. Health Education 6. Higher Education
Master of Education in Educational Communication & Technology (Creative Arts Education)
Master of Education in Educational Communication & Technology (Language Education)
Master of Education in Educational Communication & Technology (Mathematics Education)
Master of Education in Educational Communication & Technology (Science Education)
Master of Education in Educational Communication & Technology (Social Sudies Education)
Master of Education in Educational Communication & Technology (Technology Education)
Master of Education in: Educational Research Evaluation and Assessment
Master of Environmental Science
Master Of Environmental Studies (Agroforestry and Rural Development)
Master of Environmental Studies (Climate Change and Sustainability)
Master of Library and information Science (MLIS)
Master of Music Education
Master of Project Monitoring and Evaluation
Master of Public Health (Reproductive Health)
Master of Public Health(Epidemiology and Disease Control)(Monitoring and Evaluation)
Master of Scence in Agronomy,Plant Breeding,Seed Technology & Trade,Crop protection(Pathology option,Entomology option
Master of Science (Ethnobotany)
Master of Science (Genetics)
Master of Science (Plant Physiology and Biochemistry)
Master of Science (Plant Taxonomy)
Master of Science Physical Education
Master of Science (Electronics and Instrumentation)
Master of Science (Electronics and Instrumentation)
Master of Science (Environmental Education)
Master of Science (Exercise and Sports Science)
Master of Science (Physics) – Areas of Specialization: Materials Science, Environmental Physics, Theoretical Atomic Collisions Physics, Geophysics
Master of Science (Physics) – Areas of Specialization: Materials Science, Environmental Physics, Theoretical Atomic Collisions Physics, Geophysics, Polymer Physics
Master of Science (Plant Ecology)
Master of Science (Sustainable Urban Development)
Master of Science Community Resource Management
Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and Management
Master of Science in Animal Nutrition and Management
Master of Science in Biogeography
Master of Science in Hospitality Management
Master of Science in Immunology
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
Master of Science in Tourism Management
Master of Science in Animal Ecology
Master of Science in Animal Physiology
Master of Science in Animal Physiology
Master of Science in Applied Coastal and Resource Mangement
Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
Master of Science in Applied Medical Entomology
Master of Science in Applied Parasitology
Master of Science in Aquatic Ecology
Master of Science in Chemistry
Master of Science in Climatology
Master of Science in Computer Science
Master of Science in Entrepreneurship Development
Master of science in Environmental Health
Master of Science in Finance
Master of Science in Fisheries Sciences
Master of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
Master of Science in Geomorphology
Master of Science in Health Management
Master of Science in Health Information Management
Master of Science in Human Resource Management
Master of Science in Hydrology and Water Resources
Master of Science in Integrated Watershed Management
Master of Science in Marketing
Master of Science in Marketing
Master of Science in Nursing (MSc. N)
Master of Science in Pure Mathematics
Master of Science in Records Management and Archives Administration (MRA)
Master of Science in Recreation and Sports Management
Master of Science in Renewable Energy Technology
Masters in Public Policy and Administration
Masters in Environmental Studies & Community Development
Masters in Leadership and Governance
Masters in Medicine (Family Medicine)
Masters of Business Administration (marketin, human resource management, entrepreneurship, strategic management, finance, Project mangement, Management Information Systems,Procurement and Supply Chain Management,Accounting.
Masters of Education in (a) Educational Administration (b) Educational Planning (c) Curriculum Development (d) Economic of Education
Msc in Integrated Soil Fertility Management
Agribusiness Management (Farm Business Development option,Trade and Development Option.
Agricultural Economics (Agricultural Trade and Policy Option, Agricultural and Rural Development option, Environmental and Natural Resource Management Option, Agribusiness Management Option
in Dryland Agriculture and Enterprise Development
in Land Water Management
Bachelors Programmes List (109 Programs)
Sc. (Bio-Systems and Agricultural Engineering)
Sc. (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)
Sc. (Petroleum Engineering)
Sc.(Biomedical Engineering)
Bachelof Arts in Kiswahili
Bachelor of (Arts) Degree in Religious Studies (Undergraduate)
Bachelor of Architecture
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Chinese Language)
Bachelor of Arts (Counselling Psychology)
Bachelor of Arts (Fine Art)
Bachelor of Arts (Gender and Development Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology)
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology)
Bachelor of Arts – Fench/German
Bachelor of Arts Counseling Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Diplomacy
Bachelor of Arts Psychology
Bachelor of Arts(Psychology)
Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Management Science, Actuarial Science, Procurement and Supply chain management)
Bachelor of Commerce Area of Specialization: Management Science, Procurement and Supply Chain, Acturial Science, Human Resource Mangement, Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Accounting, Marketing
Bachelor of Construction Management
Bachelor of Economics
Bachelor of Economics and Finance
Bachelor of Economics and Statistics
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (ARTS)
Bachelor of Education (Arts)
Bachelor of Education (Arts) – French/German
Bachelor of Education (Arts) -Fine Art
Bachelor of Education (Arts) Degree in Christian Religious Education Islamic Religious Education (Undergraduate)
Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Education)
Bachelor of Education (Library Science)
Bachelor of Education (Science) – Education, Physics & Mathematics OR Education, Physics & Chemistry
Bachelor of Education (Science) – Education, Physics & Mathematics OR Education, Physics & Chemistry
Bachelor of Education (Science) – Education, Physics & Mathematics OR Education, Physics & Chemistry
Bachelor of Education (SNE)
Bachelor of Education Arts
Bachelor of Education Arts
Bachelor of Education in Home Economics
Bachelor of Education Science
Bachelor of Education(Physical Education)
Bachelor of Education(Physical Education)
Bachelor of Environmental Health
Bachelor of Environmental Planning & Management
Bachelor of Environmental Science
Bachelor of Environmental Studies (Resource Conservation)
Bachelor of environmental studies and community Development
Bachelor of Film and Theatre Arts
Bachelor of Human Resource Management (BHRM)
Bachelor of Human Resource Management (BHRM)
Bachelor of Information Technology
Bachelor of Laws
Bachelor of Library and Information Science
Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Music (Technology), Bachelor of Education Music
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Bachelor of Public Policy and Administration
Bachelor of Public Policy and Administration
Bachelor of Real Estate Management
Bachelor of Records Management & Informaton Technology
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science (Aerospace Engineering)
Bachelor of Science (Agribusiness Management)
Bachelor of Science (Analytical Chemistry with Management)
Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry)
Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Bachelor of Science (Cell and Mollecular)
Bachelor of Science (Civil Engineering)
Bachelor of Science (Community Health)
Bachelor of Science (Conservation Biology)
Bachelor of Science (Energy Technology)
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Education)
Bachelor of Science (Forensic)
Bachelor of Science (Health Records and Informatics Management)
Bachelor of Science (Industrial Chemistry with Management)
Bachelor of Science (Mechanical Engineering)
Bachelor of Science (Medical Laboratory Science)
Bachelor of Science (Microbiology)
Bachelor of Science (Occupational Health and Safety)
Bachelor of Science (Recreation and Sports Management)
Bachelor of Science (Telecommunication and Information Technology)
Bachelor of Science – Physics, Mathematics & Chemistry
Bachelor of Science Agricultural Education and Extension
Bachelor of Science Agricultural Resource Management
Bachelor of Science Agriculture
Bachelor of Science Biology
Bachelor of Science Community Resource Management
Bachelor of Science Crop Improvement & Protection
Bachelor of Science Dry Land Agriculture and Enterprise Development
Bachelor of Science Health promotion
Bachelor of SCIENCE IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
Bachelor of SCIENCE IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PRODUCTION
Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management
Bachelor of Science in Nursing and public Health
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Planning
Bachelor of Science Population Health
Bachelor of Science(Actuarial Science)
Bachelor of Science(Coastal marine Resource Management
Bachelor of Science(Computer Science)
Bachelor of Science(Fashion ,Design and Marketing)
Bachelor of Science(Health Service Management)
Bachelor of Science(Statistics & Programming)
Bachelor of Security Science and management
Bachlor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery
Postgraduates Diploma Programmes List (3 Programs)
Post graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE)
Post-graduate Diploma in Food Nutrition and Dietetics
Post-graduate Diploma in Physical Education
Diploma Programmes List ( 21 Programs)
Diploma Early Childhood Care and Education
Diploma in Accountancy (TVET)
Diploma In Business Management(TVET)
Diploma in Chinese Language and Culture
Diploma in Communication and Media
Diploma in Film and Theatre Arts
Diploma in Fine Art
Diploma in Hospitality Management
Diploma in Human Resource Management(TVET)
Diploma in Information Science(DIS)(TVET)
Diploma in Information Technology
Diploma in Marketing(TVET)
Diploma in Mortuary Science
Diploma in Music
Diploma in Primary Teacher Education.
Diploma in Project Management
Diploma in Project Monitoring &Evaluation
Diploma in Records Management & Information Technology