Program Overview
The Educational Technology at University of Nairobi is a Master programme in Education 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 education. 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 Educational Technology 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 1,535 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,535 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Educational Technology programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- A student shall be allowed to transfer credit up to a maximum of one third of the taught course units provided that these are from universities recognized by Senate.
- A student shall be allowed to transfer credits in a course unit which is equivalent and/or
- at the same level with what is offered by the University of Nairobi.
- A credit transfer shall be given for a course(s) unit passed at C grade and above.
- A credit transfer shall not be given for a project or thesis.
- An applicant seeking transfer of credit shall send a formal application to the Director Board
- of the Postgraduate Studies through the Dean, School of Education justifying the request and attaching supporting documents.
- Application for credit transfer shall be processed after payment of the prescribed fees.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- The common regulations for the Masters degrees in the University of Nairobi and the School of Education shall apply.
- A holder of Bachelor of Education degree with at least Upper Second Class honours degree of the University of Nairobi or its equivalent qualification recognized by the Senate.
- A holder of any other Bachelors degree of the University of Nairobi with at least an upper
- second class honours and postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) of the University of Nairobi or equivalent qualification recognized by the Senate.
- A holder of lower second class degree in education obtained from the University of Nairobi
- and three years teaching experience or any other equivalent qualification recognized by the Senate.
- A holder of a pass degree in Education from the University of Nairobi and five years teaching experience or any other qualification recognized by the Senate.
- A bachelors degree in relevant fields with Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE).
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 1,535 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,535 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 1,535 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,535 (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
