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Economics

University of Nairobi
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #7
Tuition EUR 63,125 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 453 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Language English

Program Overview

The Economics at University of Nairobi is a MA 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 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 63,125 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 453 (Tuition (Module)) — National students
  5. Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the 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. Development Economics
  2. Advanced Microeconomic Theory I
  3. Quantitative Methods I
  4. Advanced Macroeconomic Theory I
  5. Advanced Macroeconomic Theory Ii
  6. Advanced Microeconomic Theory Ii
  7. Quantitative Methods Ii
  8. History Of Economic Thought

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

The common regulations for admission and registration in a Masters degrees in the University of Nairobi shall apply.

In addition the following shall be eligible for registration for the Master of Arts in Economics.

Holders of at least an Upper Second Class Honours in economics;

Holders of degrees or equivalent qualifications from other institutions recognized by Senate of the University as being of comparable academic status to those in (i) above.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 63,125 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 453 (Tuition (Module)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 63,125 (Tuition (Module)) — International students; EUR 453 (Tuition (Module)) — 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