Laikipia University is a Kenyan tertiary institution located in Nyahururu, Kenya, situated on the Nyahururu-Nakuru Highway, about 11 km from Nyahururu town and 50 km from Nakuru, in Laikipia County, serving as the hub for its operations.

The University has a rich history dating back to 1929, which was originally founded as a primary school by William Thomas Alfred Levet.

From 1965 to 1970, it served as a Large-Scale Farmers Training College administered by the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Husbandry.

In 1979, it became an Animal Husbandry and Industry Training Institute (AHITI), offering a two-year Certificate in Animal Health.

The institution attained university status in 1990 after being set up as a campus of Egerton University, with a core mandate of enhancing teacher training in education programmes. In 2011, it was upgraded to a constituent University College under Egerton University.

On February 19, 2013, the University received the charter from the late President Mwai Kibaki.

However, the University offers Degree Courses, Diploma Courses, Certificate programs, Master’s and PhD.

Satellite Campuses

Apart from the main Campus, Laikipia University has various campuses across the country, which include:

• Nyahururu Campus
• Eldoret Campus
• Embu Campus
• Nakuru Campus
• Naivasha campus
• Nairobi campus
• Maralal Campus

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Laikipia University offers a variety of bachelor’s degree programs for various programs. These programs are designed to provide in-depth knowledge and prepare students for diverse careers.

The following Degree Courses include:

Bachelor of Agricultural Education & Extension Ksh 275,400

Bachelor of Arts (English & Communication) Ksh 153,000

Bachelor of Psychology Ksh 156,000

Bachelor of Arts (Kiswahili and Communication) Ksh 153,000

Bachelor of Commerce (B.COM) Ksh 186,600

Bachelor of Education (Arts) Ksh 183,600

Bachelor of Science (Biochemistry) Ksh 244,800

Bachelor of Science (Information and Communication Technology)

Ksh 306,000

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Bachelor of Library and Information Studies Ksh 207,000

Bachelor of Science (Biomedical Science and Technology) Ksh 244,800

Bachelor of Science (Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics) Ksh 224,400

Bachelor of Science (Statistics) Ksh 244,800

Bachelor of Science (Community Development) Ksh 156,000

Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Media) Ksh 204,000

Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) Ksh 306000

Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Security Studies) Ksh 156,000

Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood Development) Ksh 183,600

Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Sociology) Ksh 186,600

Bachelor of Education (Science) Ksh 244,800

Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science) Ksh 244,800

Bachelor of Science (Economics and Statistics) Ksh 186,600

Bachelor of Science (Geography) Ksh 244,800

Minimum Entry Requirements:

KCSE Aggregate Grade of C+ (PLUS) or a relevant Diploma from a recognized institution.

(Some degree programs may have higher entry requirements depending on the field.)

Postgraduate Programs

For advanced academic growth, Laikipia University offers a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, which requires a first degree in a relevant field.

Master’s Programs

The university offers a range of Master’s degree programs in various fields such as education, communication, business, sociology, and environmental science.

The following are examples of this program:

Master of Education in Curriculum Studies

Master of Arts in Kiswahili and Communication

Master of Science in Community Development

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

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Minimum Entry Requirements:

A Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Second Class Honours (Upper Division), or Second Class Honours (Lower Division) with at least two years of relevant work experience.

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Programs

Laikipia University also offers PhD programs in a variety of disciplines, such as:

PhD in Guidance and Counselling

PhD in Educational Management

PhD in Kiswahili and Communication Studies

PhD in Business Administration

PhD in Environmental Sciences

Minimum Entry Requirements:

A Master’s qualification in a relevant field from a recognized institution.

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