Program Overview
The Environmental Law at University of Nairobi is a MA 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 Law 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 134 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 134 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Environmental Law programme are prepared for diverse careers in natural sciences:
- Research Scientist
- Environmental Consultant
- Laboratory Manager
- Science Writer
- Policy Advisor
- Academic Researcher
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Energy Law
- Water Resources Law
- Land Use Law
- Human Rights And The Environment
- Mineral Resources Law
- Legal Issues In Disaster Management
- Environmental Law In Conflict Situations
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The common regulations for the Masters Degree of the University of Nairobi shall apply.
The following shall be eligible for admission:
- Holders of a Bachelors degree, Upper Second Class Honours, or equivalent in law, environment, physical, biological or natural resource management and/or social science related fields.
- Holders of Bachelors degree, Lower Second Class, or equivalent in the areas specified in (a) above, plus a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field or with two years relevant experience.
- Holders of Bachelors degree, Pass in the areas specified in (a) above plus a Postgraduate Diploma in a relevant field, and two years relevant experience.
- Holders of a Bachelors degree, pass in the areas specified in (a) above plus five years relevant experience.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 134 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 134 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 134 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; EUR 134 (Tuition (Credit)) — 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
