Egerton University is a Kenyan public learning institution located in Njoro, Nakuru County. It was founded in 1939 as a Farm School by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton, a British national who settled in Kenya in the 1920s.
In 1950, the school was upgraded to an Agricultural College offering a diploma program. Subsequently, in 1955, the Egerton Agricultural College Ordinance was enacted.
Then, in 1979, the Government of Kenya, together with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), funded a major expansion of the institution.
Furthermore, in 1986, Egerton Agricultural College was gazetted as a constituent college of the University of Nairobi. The following year, in 1987, Egerton University was officially established through an Act of Parliament.
However, the Egerton University Act of 1987 was repealed and replaced by the Universities Act No. 42 of 2012, and the university was re-chartered in 2013.
Egerton University: Courses Offered, Fees, Location and Campuses
The institution has over fifty-one (52) academic departments that offer a wide range of programmes at the diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels.
In addition, the departments are spread over 10 faculties, namely Agriculture, Arts and Social Sciences, Commerce, Education and Community Studies, Engineering and Technology, Environment and Resources Development, Health Sciences, Science, Law, and Veterinary Medicine and Surgery.
Moreover, additional courses are offered by the Institute of Women, Gender and Development Studies and the College of Open and Distance Learning.
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General Admissions Criteria for Different Programs
Diploma Qualifications:
Candidates must have a mean grade of C Plain, along with the specific cluster requirements for the course applied for.
Degree Programmes:
In-service candidates must meet the requirements set by the Joint Admissions Board, that is KCSE mean grade of C+. They should possess a Diploma with a CREDIT PASS or a PASS, accompanied by at least 2 years of working experience in the relevant field.
Self-Sponsored Candidates:
Candidates must have a mean grade of C+ and above in the relevant field of study or an A-Level pass with at least 2 principals. Additionally, in-service candidates must possess a Diploma from a recognized institution with a CREDIT PASS or higher in the relevant field.
Master’s Programmes:
Applicants should have a minimum of an upper second-class honors degree from a recognized university. In cases of a second-class lower division, candidates must have at least two years of working experience after graduation.
Ph.D. Programmes:
Applicants should have a master’s degree from a recognized university.
Egerton University’s Nairobi City Campus is located on the 8th Floor of Stanbank House, opposite the Kenya Archives.
Branch Campuses
The University’s Nakuru Town Campus College comprises the Faculties of Commerce and Health Sciences. In addition, the Kenyatta Campus, located six kilometers southeast of Njoro Campus, hosts the Centre for Capacity Building.
The institution graduates approximately 3,000 students annually. Notably, Egerton has made tremendous contributions toward increasing access to higher education in Kenya, having mentored Chuka, Kisii, and Laikipia into chartered Universities.
Notable alumni of the university include the late CBF General Francis Ogolla, Kirinyaga Governor Ann Waiguru, former West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo, former Treasury CS Ukur Yatani, Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire, and Sports CS Salim Mvurya.
Other notable alumni include the founder and CEO of Bonfire Adventures, Simon Kabu; Citizen TV reporter, Melta Oletenges; Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok; Mumias East MP Peter Salasya; Treasury PS Chris Kitili; and Nation Media Group Editor, Joe Ageyo.
Egerton University Degree Courses and Fees
| Faculty/ School | Course | Annual Fees (Ksh) |
|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Agriculture | BSc in Agriculture | 281,070 |
| BSc in Horticulture | 281,070 | |
| BSc in Soil Environment & Land Use Management | 307,340 | |
| BSc in Agricultural Education and Extension | 281,070 | |
| BSc in Animal Science and Technology | 307,340 | |
| Bachelor of Science in Dairy Technology & Management | 307,340 | |
| BSc in Food Science & Technology | 307,340 | |
| BSc in Agricultural Economics (AGEC) | 307,340 | |
| Bachelor of Agribusiness Management (AGBM) | 307,340 | |
| Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences | BA in Criminology and Security Studies | 182,440 |
| BA in History & International Studies | 179,100 | |
| BA in Sociology and Religious Studies, History | 148,500 | |
| BA in Gender & Development Studies | 182,440 | |
| BA in Communication and Media | 233,440 | |
| BA in Economics and Sociology | 148,500 | |
| BA in Economics and History | 148,500 | |
| Faculty of Commerce | Bachelor of Commerce | 209,700 |
| Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management | 209,700 | |
| Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | 209,700 | |
| BSc in Economics and Statistics | 270,900 | |
| Faculty of Education and Community Studies | BSc in Agriculture and Human Ecology (AGHE) | 276,740 |
| BSc in Community Development (CDEV) | 184,940 | |
| BSc in Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design (CTID) | 235,940 | |
| Bachelor of Education Arts | 214,700 | |
| Bachelor of Education Science | 278,400 | |
| Bachelor of Psychology | 182,540 | |
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) | 278,400 | |
| Faculty of Engineering and Technology | BSc in Agricultural Engineering | 373,540 |
| BSc in Water and Environmental Engineering | 373,540 | |
| BSc in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology | 373,540 | |
| BSc in Instrumentation and Control Engineering | 373,540 | |
| Bachelor of Industrial Technology | 373,540 | |
| BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 373,540 | |
Faculty of Environment and Resources Development |
BSc in Natural Resources Management | 307,340 |
| BSc in Ecotourism and Hospitality Management | 307,340 | |
| BSc in Wildlife Enterprise Management | 307,340 | |
| BSc in Integrated Forest Resources Management | 307,340 | |
| BSc in Dryland Resource Management | 307,340 | |
| BSc in Environmental Science | 235,940 | |
| Faculty of Health Sciences | Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) | 337,940 |
| BSc in Clinical Medicine | 307,340 | |
| BSc in Nursing | 307,340 | |
| BSc in Foods Nutrition and Dietetics | 307,340 | |
| Faculty of Science | Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Applied Aquatic Sciences | 276,740 |
| BSc with Majors in Botany/Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc.BSc with Majors in Botany/Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics, etc. | 253,000 | |
| BSc in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 276,740 | |
| BSc in Biomedical Science and Technology | 276,740 | |
| BSc in Applied Computer Science | 276,740 | |
| BSc in Computer Science | 276,740 | |
| BSc in Actuarial Science | 276,740 | |
| BSc in Statistics | 270,900 | |
| BSc in Geography | 256,340 | |
| Faculty of Law | Bachelor of Law | 214,700 |
| Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery | BSc in Animal Health Management and Production | 307,340 |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery | 312,340 |
Diploma Courses and Their Fees
| School/Faculty | Course Title |
|---|---|
| Faculty of Agriculture | Diploma in Livestock Resources Management |
| Diploma in Farm Resource Management | |
| Diploma in Dairy Technology | |
| Diploma in Horticulture | |
| Diploma in Agricultural Education and Extension | |
| Faculty of Business and Economics | Diploma in Procurement and Supply Chain Management |
| Diploma in Business Management | |
| Diploma in Human Resource Management | |
| Faculty of Health Sciences | Diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery |
| Faculty of Applied Sciences | Diploma in Modern Chemistry Laboratory Technology |
| Diploma in Computer Science | |
| Faculty of Education and Community Studies | Diploma in Education Arts |
| Diploma in Gender and Development Studies | |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | Diploma in Criminology and Security Studies |
| Faculty of Library and Information Science | Diploma in Library & Information Science |
| Faculty of Social Sciences | Diploma in Gender and Development Studies |
| Faculty of Environment and Resources Development | Diploma in Ecotourism and Hospitality Management |
| Faculty of Military Science | Diploma in Military Science |
| Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery | Diploma in Animal Health and Production |
Certificate Courses Offered at Egerton University
| Course Title | Duration | Fees (Ksh) |
|---|---|---|
| • Forensic Techniques & Law Enforcement • Cyber Security and Cyber Crime Investigation • Fraud Investigation |
2 Months | 40,000.00 |
| • Mediation • Community Action Planning |
2 weeks | 35,000.00 |
| • Academic Project Writing Skills • Project Funding Proposal Writing Skills |
20 hours | 35,000.00 |
| • Accounting Software (SAGE/QUICKBOOKS) • Econometric Software Packages • SPSS • EView • STATA |
20 hours | 20,000.00 |
| • Project Planning and Management • Engendered Value Chain Management • Gender Budgeting & Audit • Empowerment and Development Studies • Fingerprint Science and Technology • Records Management • Mass Communication • Public Relations • Geographical Information System • Electoral Management and Governance |
3 months | 35,000.00 |
| • Computer Networks • Web Development (HTML, SQL, PHP) • Database Development (SQL) |
30 hours | 35,000.00 |
| • Monitoring and Evaluation • Career Counseling • Stress Management (at the workplace) • Crisis and Trauma Counseling • Child Growth and Development • Computer Application (7 Modules) • Corruption Prevention and Forensic Investigation • Guarding, Personal and Residential Security |
4 weeks | 20,000.00 |
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