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Agricultural Economics

University of Nairobi
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #7
Tuition EUR 1,023 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,023 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Language English

Program Overview

The Agricultural 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 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 1,023 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,023 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Agricultural 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
  2. Agricultural Marketing
  3. Project Planning And Analysis
  4. International Agricultural Trade
  5. Farm Management
  6. Development Economics

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The common admission regulations governing Masters degree in the University of Nairobi and the Faculty of Agriculture shall be applicable.
The following shall be eligible for admission for the degree in Agricultural Economics.

  • Holders of at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree or equivalent qualification in Agriculture, Food Science, Range Management or in any other subject are judged relevant from a university recognized by Senate
  • Holders of Lower Second Class Honours degree in the same discipline as in 2.2 (i) from the University of Nairobi or from another University recognized by the senate but must show proof of academic advancement either through research and publication or postgraduate training since graduation with a Bachelors degree.
  • Holders of a Pass degree in the same discipline as in 2.2 (i) and a relevant postgraduate diploma from a recognized University or at least five years of field experience and evidence of research publication since graduation.

        Tuition & Financial Information

        Tuition Fee

        EUR 1,023 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,023 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

        Tuition fees: EUR 1,023 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,023 (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...

        University Profile
        • Language English
        • Duration 24 months