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Agricultural and Applied Economics

University of Nairobi
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #7
Tuition EUR 2,558 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,558 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Language English

Program Overview

The Agricultural and Applied Economics at University of Nairobi is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Agricultural and Applied Economics programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Kenya and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: EUR 2,558 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,558 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Agricultural and Applied Economics programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:

  1. Business Analyst
  2. Management Consultant
  3. Product Manager
  4. Strategy Analyst
  5. Operations Manager
  6. Entrepreneur

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Statistics For Economists
  2. Econometrics
  3. Issues In Agricultural And Applied Economics
  4. Research Methods, Management And Thesis
  5. Institutional And Behavioural Economics
  6. Gender And Economic Development
  7. Project Planning And Management

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The common regulations governing Masters programmes in all faculties, institutes and schools shall apply.

Applications will be considered from graduates in any field and professionals in mid-career, provided they satisfy prerequisites considered necessary to succeed in a rigorous program of study and research.

The following shall be eligible for admission:

  • Holders of at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Food Science, and Range Management or in any other subject area judged relevant from a University recognized by Senate.
  • Holders of Lower Second Class Honours degree in the same disciplines as in 2.3.1 from the University of Nairobi or from another University recognized by Senate, with at least two years relevant research experience, with supporting publications.
  • Holders of a Pass degree in the same disciplines as in 2.3.1 and a relevant postgraduate diploma from a recognized University or at least five years of field experience and evidence of research publication since graduation.
  • Holders of equivalent qualifications from other Universities recognized by the University of Nairobi senate.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 2,558 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,558 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 2,558 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,558 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Nairobi directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Nairobi

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University of Nairobi

Nairobi, Kenya

TheUniversity of Nairobi(uonbiorUoN;Swahili:Chuo Kikuu cha Nairobi)is acollegiateresearch universitybased inNairobiand is the largestuniversityinKenya.Although its history as aneducational...

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  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months