University of Embu: Courses Offered, Fees, Location and Campuses

The University of Embu (UoEm) is a public university in Kenya located in Embu County along the Meru-Nairobi Highway, approximately 4 km from Embu town.

It was established in 1947 as an agricultural training institution and later became a constituent college of the University of Nairobi in 2011 before receiving a full charter in 2016.

UoEm is dedicated to providing quality education, research, innovation and community service across a wide range of academic disciplines.

Location and Campuses

Main Campus

Address: P.O. BOX 6 – 60100, Embu, Kenya.

The main campus is situated on the Meru-Nairobi Highway, near Kangaru Boys High School in Kirimari ward, Embu West.

Other Campus Sites

As of current verified sources, the University of Embu operates primarily from its main campus in Embu.

There is a TVET Institute affiliated with the university that provides technical and vocational training programmes.

Unlike some other Kenyan universities with multiple regional campuses, UoEm’s satellite sites beyond Embu are not widely documented.

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Academic Programmes and Courses Offered

University of Embu offers academic programmes from certificate to postgraduate levels, including university and TVET qualifications.

1. Doctoral & Postgraduate Courses

PhD in Project Planning and Management
Master of Science (MSc) in Project Planning & Management
MSc in Public Health
MSc in Crop Protection
Master of Economics

(Additional postgraduate options through various schools)

2. Undergraduate & Diploma Programmes

Diploma in Community Health
Diploma in Business Management with IT
Diploma in Project Management
Diploma in Social Work & Community Development
Diploma in Hospitality & Tourism Management
Diploma in Criminology & Security Management

(Other undergraduate offerings available across Schools of Agriculture, Business & Economics, Education, Law, Nursing and Pure & Applied Sciences)

3. TVET Institute Programmes

The UoEm TVET Institute offers practical technical courses, including:

Craft Certificate in Supply Chain Management
Craft Certificate in Information Technology
Craft Certificate in Information Studies
Craft Certificate in Accountancy

(Typically 2-year programmes recognised by KNEC)

UoEm has additional academic programmes across faculties, and the complete detailed prospectus (including fields like Agriculture, Law, Computer Science and others) is available on the university’s official website.

Fee Structure (2025/2026 Academic Year)

Fees at the University of Embu vary by programme level and mode of study.

Here are current indicative figures:

1. Undergraduate (Bachelor’s) Fees

Based on official University of Embu documents for current Bachelor’s programmes:

Programme BsC (Agribusiness Management)

Fees per Semester-ksh 96900

Total per Year -ksh 193,800

Programme -BSc (Agriculture)

Fees per semester -ksh 97,200

Total per year -ksh 194,400

Programme -BSc (Environmental Science)

Fees per semester – ksh 97,200

Total per year -ksh 194,400

Programme -Bachelor of Accounting

Fees per semester – ksh 75,251.50

Total per year – ksh 150,503

Programme -Bachelor of Commerce

Fees per semester -ksh 75,251.50

Total per year – ksh 150,503

Programme -Bachelor of Economics & Finance

Fees per semester -Ksh 75,251.50

Total per year -ksh 150,503

(This is a sample from the full fee list.)

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2. Certificate Fees

Certificate programme tuition is approximately ksh 19,500-22,000 per semester with additional modest statutory fees (total around ksh 55,500-62,500 per year).

3 . TVET Fees

TVET craft certificates have lower tuition than university degree courses, reflecting the technical nature of training. (Exact figures vary by course, contactthe University for details.)

Important: Fees may change from year to year and differ for government-sponsored, self-sponsored, East African citizens, and international students.

Prospective students should consult UoE admissions or official fee schedules for precise values.