Tom Mboya University, located in Homa Bay County, Kenya, is a public institution that transitioned from a small regional learning center to a fully chartered university within just over a decade.
It is named in honor of the late Thomas Joseph Mboya, a legendary Kenyan statesman and pan-Africanist.
It was established in 2022, as a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Homa Bay (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants).
The university was officially recognized by the Commission for University Education, Tom Mboya University (TMU) is a coeducational Kenyan higher education institution.
Tom Mboya University (TMU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study.
The university traces its roots to the Maseno University Learning Centre, which was established in Homa Bay town on September 7, 2010.
Academics
Studying at TMU is a great way to enhance your career. In today’s competitive environment, professionals need the skills to adapt to an ever-changing business world.
The university has 15000+ Students, 27 Undergraduate Programmes, 63 Postgraduate Programme, 1 Diploma Programme and 1 Certificate Programme
Undergraduate Studies
Faculty of Physical and Biological Sciences
This faculty hosts the majority of the science and technology-based programs, many of which focus on healthcare, agriculture, and the environment.
Earth & Environment
Biological & Chemical Sciences
Health & Nutrition
Agriculture
Mathematics & Physics
These programs focus on the management, financial, and social structures of the economy.
Economics & Finance
Management & Marketing:
Social Sciences:
This faculty is dedicated to training teachers for secondary schools and higher learning institutions.
Post Graduate Studies
Doctor of philosophy (applied parasitology & vector biology)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (genetics & plant breeding)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (agricultural economics)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (agricultural education & extension)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (horticulture)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (computer science)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (computer technology)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (information technology)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (information systems)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (actuarial science)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (applied statistics)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (molecular microbiology & bio-technology)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (community nutrition development)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (cell & molecular biology)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (environmental sciences)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (applied entomology)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (conservation biology)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (environmental chemistry)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (analytical chemistry)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (public health)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (physics)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (botany)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (chemistry)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (agribusiness management)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (agronomy)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (applied statistics)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (pure mathematics)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of science (applied mathematics)
Faculty: faculty of physical and biological sciences
Master of arts (linguistics)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of arts (counselling psychology)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of education (planning & economics of education)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of education (educational psychology)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of education (curriculum studies)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of education (pedagogy)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of education (educational technology)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of education (educational administration)
Faculty: faculty of education
Doctor of philosophy (business
Faculty: faculty of business and economics
Doctor of philosophy (business administration – finance)
Faculty: faculty of business and economics
Master of arts (literature)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of economics (financial economics)
Faculty: faculty of business and economics
Master of arts (kiswahili)
Faculty: faculty of education
Masters of education (special needs education)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of economics (economic policy analysis & management)
Faculty: faculty of business and economics
Master of arts (history)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of arts (religion)
Faculty: faculty of education
Doctor of philosophy (educational administration)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of business entrepreneurship
Faculty: faculty of business and economics
Doctor of philosophy (special needs education)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of science (supply chain management)
Faculty: faculty of business and economics
Doctor of philosophy (pedagogy)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of science (human resource management)
Faculty: faculty of business and economics
Doctor of philosophy (curriculum studies)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of science (finance)
Faculty: faculty of business and economics
Doctor of philosophy (educational technology)
Faculty: faculty of education
Doctor of philosophy (planning & economics of education)
Faculty: faculty of education
Doctor of philosophy (kiswahili)
Faculty: faculty of education
Master of business administration
Faculty: faculty of business and economics
Doctor of philosophy (counselling psychology), doctor of philosophy (guidance & counselling)
Faculty: faculty of education
Doctor of philosophy (pedagogy)
Faculty: faculty of education
Doctor of philosophy (literature)
Faculty: faculty of education
Doctor of philosophy (history)
Faculty: faculty of education
Doctor of philosophy (linguistics)
Faculty: faculty of education
Doctor of philosophy (religion)
Faculty: faculty of education
Diploma Courses
DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Economics
Fees structure
Tuition costs have been restructured and now differ per student based on their eligibility under the newly introduced scholarship and funding framework.
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