Program Overview
The Applied Mathematics at University of Nairobi is a MSc programme in Mathematics & Statistics 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 mathematics & statistics. 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 Applied Mathematics 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
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 2,204 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,204 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Mathematics programme are prepared for diverse careers in mathematics & statistics:
- Actuary
- Quantitative Analyst
- Data Analyst
- Risk Manager
- Financial Modeller
- Statistical Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Gas-dynamics
- Riemannian Geometry
- Riemannian Geometry
- General Theory Of Relativity
- General Theory Of Relativity
- Quantum Mechanics
- Statistical Mechanics
- Applied Field Theory
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
To be eligible for registration for the Master of Science degree in Mathematics, candidates must have taken Mathematics or Statistics as a major subject in their first degree and obtained at least an upper second class honours or its equivalent.
Common regulations from the Masters degree in all Faculties shall be applicable and the general regulations for the Masters degree in the School of Mathematics shall also be applicable.In the First Year of Study, all candidates shall take six units by course work and in the second year of study, candidates may either take course work or undertake thesis research.
Candidates taking course work in the second year of study will take either six course units or four course units and a project whose findings shall be presented in the form of a brief write up.The project shall be regarded as equivalent to two units.
Candidates undertaking a thesis research in the second year of study, shall do so on an approved subject.The thesis shall be regarded as equivalent to six course units.Examinations shall be governed by the general regulations from the Degree of Master of Science in the School of Mathematics.
The course work examinations shall be held at the end of the academic year.A one-unit course will be examined by a two-hour paper while a two-unit course will be examined by a three-hour paper.
The project write-up shall be submitted for evaluation by an external examiner.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 2,204 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,204 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 2,204 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,204 (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
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
