Egerton University (EU) is the oldest institution of higher learning in Kenya, established in 1939 as a Farm School by Lord Maurice Egerton of Tatton. Initially focused on agricultural education, it has evolved significantly over the decades. In 1950, it was upgraded to an Agricultural College, and by 1987, it was chartered as a public university through an Act of Parliament. The university’s main campus is located in Njoro, approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Nakuru town and about 182 kilometers northwest of Nairobi. Egerton University has a rich history and has played a crucial role in expanding access to higher education in Kenya. It currently offers a wide range of programs at diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels across various faculties, including Agriculture, Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Engineering, Environment and Resources Development, Science, and Veterinary Medicine. The university also emphasizes research and community engagement, contributing to national development goals such as Kenya Vision 2030.
| Programme | Revised Minimum Admission Requirements |
|---|---|
| FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE | |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture | KCSE means grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture, and Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Science in Horticulture | KCSE means grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture, and Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Science in Soil Environment & Land Use Management | KCSE means grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture, and Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Technology | KCSE means grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture, and Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Science in Dairy Technology & Management | KCSE means grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture, and Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Technology | KCSE means grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture, and Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics (AGEC) | KCSE means grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture, and Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Agribusiness Management (AGBM) | KCSE means grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent, C+ in English/Kiswahili, and C in Mathematics/Physics, Biology/Agriculture, and Chemistry. |
| FACULTY OF COMMERCE | |
| Bachelor of Commerce | KCSE means grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C (Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili. |
| Bachelor of Procurement and Supply Chain Management | KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C (Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili. |
| Bachelor of Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | KCSE mean grade C+ (plus) or its equivalent. C (Plain) in Mathematics and English/Kiswahili. |
| Programme | Revised Minimum Admission Requirements |
|---|---|
| FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES | |
| Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) | KCSE mean grade B (Plain). B (Plain) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Science in Clinical Medicine | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Science in Nursing | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, Mathematics/Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Science in Foods Nutrition and Dietetics | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics/Physics, Geography, or any group IV subjects. OR B- (Minus) in Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences, and C+ in Mathematics and Geography or any group IV subjects. |
| FACULTY OF SCIENCE | |
| Bachelor of Science in Applied Aquatic Sciences | KCSE means grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in Biology and Chemistry, C (Plain) in Mathematics and Geography. |
| Bachelor of Science with Majors in Botany/Zoology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography, and Biochemistry | KCSE means grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in the MAJOR subjects for combinations (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Geography), or B- in Physical Sciences and C+ in Mathematics and Kiswahili/English. Additional subject-specific requirements apply for students majoring in Mathematics, Geography, Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics. |
| Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | KCSE means grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in Chemistry or B- in Physical Science, C+ in Physics or B- in Physical Science, C+ in Mathematics and Biology, or B- in Biological Science. |
| Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science and Technology | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in Chemistry or B- in Physical Science, C+ in Physics or B- in Physical Science, C+ in Mathematics, and C+ in Biology or B- in Biological Science. |
| Bachelor of Science in Applied Computer Science | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. B in Mathematics, B in Physics or B+ in Physical Science, B- in one humanity subject and one language subject. |
| Bachelor of Science in Computer Science | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. B in Mathematics, B in Physics or B+ in Physical Science, B- in one humanity subject and one language subject. |
| Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. B- in Mathematics. |
| Bachelor of Science in Statistics | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in Mathematics, and C in English/Kiswahili, any group III subject, and any group II, IV, or V subjects. |
| Programme | Revised Minimum Admission Requirements |
|---|---|
| FACULTY OF EDUCATION & COMMUNITY STUDIES | |
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education & Extension | KCSE grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in English/Kiswahili, C+ in Biology, C+ in Maths/Physics/Geography, and C+ in Chemistry/Agriculture. |
| Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Human Ecology (AGHE) | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in Biology or B- in Biological Sciences, C+ in Chemistry or B- in Physical Sciences, C+ in Mathematics, and C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili. |
| Bachelor of Science in Community Development (CDEV) | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in Biology or B- in Biological Sciences, C+ in Chemistry or B- in Physical Sciences, C+ in one Humanity/Applied Science, and C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili. |
| Bachelor of Science in Clothing, Textiles, and Interior Design (CTID) | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in Chemistry or B- in Physical Sciences, C+ in Mathematics, C+ in one Humanity/Applied Science, and C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili. |
| Bachelor of Education Arts | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus). C+ in two teaching subjects, and C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili & D+ in Mathematics. |
| Bachelor of Education Science | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in two teaching subjects, C (Plain) in English, and C (Plain) in Mathematics. |
| Bachelor of Psychology | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili, C+ in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Physical Science, and C+ in History/Geography/Religious Education or Social Education and Ethics, and C (Plain) in Biology or C+ in Biological Sciences. |
| Bachelor of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili, C+ in Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry/Physical Science, and C+ in History/Geography/Religious Education or Social Education and Ethics, and C (Plain) in Biology or C+ in Biological Sciences. |
| FACULTY OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY | |
| Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Engineering | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in English/Kiswahili, C+ in Mathematics, C+ in Physics, and C+ in Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Science in Water and Environmental Engineering | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in English/Kiswahili, C+ in Mathematics, C+ in Physics, and C+ in Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and Technology | KCSE mean grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in English/Kiswahili, C+ in Mathematics, C+ in Physics, and C+ in Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Science in Instrumentation and Control Engineering | KCSE means grade C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ in English/Kiswahili, C+ in Mathematics, C+ in Physics, and C+ in Chemistry. |
| Bachelor of Industrial Technology | KCSE means grade C+ (Plus). C+ in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and C+ in Biology/Geography/any Technical subject. |
| Programme | Revised Minimum Admission Requirements |
|---|---|
| FACULTY OF ARTS & SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| Bachelor of Arts Criminology and Security Studies | KCSE means a grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics | KCSE means grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in Mathematics or C (Plain) in Mathematics and C (Plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/Business Studies. |
| Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Sociology | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in Mathematics, or C (Plain) in Mathematics and C (Plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/Business Studies. |
| Bachelor of Arts in Economics and History | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C (Plain) in History, C+ (Plus) in Mathematics, or C (Plain) in Mathematics and C (Plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/Business Studies. |
| Bachelor of Arts | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. For Economics, C+ (Plus) in Mathematics, or C (Plain) in Mathematics and C (Plain) in Economics/Commerce/Accounting/Business Studies. |
| Bachelor of Library and Information Science | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. |
| Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili. |
| Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Religious Studies | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in Social Education and Ethics/Christian Religious Education, Geography, or History. |
| INSTITUTE OF GENDER, WOMEN & DEVELOPMENT STUDIES | |
| Bachelor of Arts in Gender & Development Studies | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C (Plain) in English/Kiswahili, or a Diploma with a “Credit” in Gender Studies. |
| FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT | |
| Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources Management | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+ in History/Geography, C+ in Agriculture/Biology or B- in Biological Science, C (Plain) in Chemistry, C (Plain) in Physics, or C+ in Physical Sciences, and C (Plain) in Mathematics. |
| Bachelor of Science in Ecotourism and Hospitality Management | KCSE means grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+ in History/Geography, C+ in Agriculture/Biology or B- in Biological Science, C (Plain) in Chemistry, C (Plain) in Physics, or C+ in Physical Sciences, and C (Plain) in Mathematics. |
| Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Enterprise Management | KCSE means grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+ in History/Geography, C+ in Agriculture/Biology or B- in Biological Science, C (Plain) in Chemistry, C (Plain) in Physics, or C+ in Physical Science, and C (Plain) in Mathematics. |
| Bachelor of Science in Integrated Forest Resources Management | KCSE means grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+ in History/Geography, C+ in Agriculture/Biology or B- in Biological Science, C (Plain) in Chemistry, C (Plain) in Physics, or C+ in Physical Science, and C (Plain) in Mathematics. |
| Bachelor of Science in Dryland Resource Management | KCSE means grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+ in History/Geography, C+ in Agriculture/Biology or B- in Biological Science, C (Plain) in Chemistry, C (Plain) in Physics, or C+ in Physical Science, and C (Plain) in Mathematics. |
| Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science | KCSE mean grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+ in Biology/Agriculture/Geography or B- in Biological Science, C (Plain) in Mathematics, C (Plain) in Physics, and C (Plain) in Chemistry or C+ in Physical Science. |
| Bachelor of Science in Geography | KCSE means grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in English/Kiswahili, C+ in Geography, C (Plain) in Biology/Agriculture, B- in Biological Sciences, and C (Plain) in |
| Programme | Revised Minimum Admission Requirements |
|---|---|
| FACULTY OF LAW | |
| Bachelor of Law | KCSE mean grade of B- (Minus). B (Plain) in English/Kiswahili. |
| FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE & SURGERY | |
| Bachelor of Science in Animal Health Management and Production | KCSE means a grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in Biology or B- (Minus) in Biological Sciences and any one of the following: Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Sciences. |
| Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery | KCSE means grade of C+ (Plus) or its equivalent. C+ (Plus) in Biology or B- (Minus) in Biological Sciences and Chemistry, and any one of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics, Agriculture, or B- (Minus) in Physical Sciences. |
Step-by-Step Application Process
The application process at Egerton University involves several steps that prospective students must follow to ensure their applications are submitted correctly:
- Visit the Official Website: Start by visiting Egerton University’s official website to gather information about available programs and specific admission requirements.
- Create an Account: If applying online, create an account on the university’s application portal. This will allow you to fill out the application form electronically.
- Complete the Application Form: Fill out the application form with accurate personal details, educational background, and program preferences.
- Upload Required Documents: Scan and upload all required documents as specified earlier in this guide.
- Pay Application Fee: Pay the non-refundable application fee through the designated payment methods provided on the university’s website. Keep a copy of the payment receipt.
- Submit Application: Once you have filled out the form and uploaded all necessary documents, submit your application before the deadline.
- Receive Confirmation: After submission, you will receive a confirmation email or message indicating that your application has been received.
- Await Admission Results: The university will review applications and notify candidates of their admission status through email or SMS.
- Accept Offer: If offered admission, follow the instructions provided in your acceptance letter to confirm your place at Egerton University.
- Register for Classes: Once you accept your offer, you will need to register for classes according to the guidelines provided by the university.
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