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Environmental Governance

University of Nairobi
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #7
Tuition EUR 1,292 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,292 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 24 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Nairobi, Kenya
Language English

Program Overview

The Environmental Governance at University of Nairobi is a MSc programme in Natural Sciences 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 natural sciences. 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 Environmental Governance 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 1,292 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,292 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  5. Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Environmental Governance programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:

  1. Research Scientist
  2. Environmental Consultant
  3. Laboratory Manager
  4. Science Writer
  5. Policy Advisor
  6. Academic Researcher

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Environmental Governance Perspectives
  2. Transformative Leadership And Community Empowerment
  3. nvironmental Law And Peace Policies
  4. Integrated Natural Resource Management
  5. Experiential Field Training
  6. Research Methods
  7. Environmental Communication And Advocacy
  8. Business And Environmental Governance
  9. Seminars In Environmental Governance

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

  • The common regulations governing Master of Science degrees in the University of Nairobi shall apply. In addition, the applicant with the following minimum qualification shall be admissible:
  • Holder of Bachelor’s degree of the University of Nairobi or equivalent institution recognized by Senate with at least an Upper Second Class Honours or equivalent.
  • Holder of bachelor’s degree with at least Lower Second Class Honours of the University of Nairobi or equivalent institution recognized by Senate with at least two years of relevant experience in environment related field
  • Holder of bachelor’s degree pass of the University of Nairobi or equivalent institution recognized by Senate plus postgraduate diploma or at least five years work experience in environment related field.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 1,292 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,292 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: EUR 1,292 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,292 (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