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Kisii University

Kisii, Kenya • Founded 1965

Updated May 2026 · Source: kisiiuniversity.ac.ke

Overview

English Name: Kisii University
Founded: 1965
Institution Type: University
Control Type: Public
Kisii University institutional facilities
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Kisii University, a public university founded in 1965, is based in Kisii, Kenya. The institution operates as a higher-education provider.

At Kisii University, the institution teaches across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, is organised into numerous faculties and schools and runs an extensive programme catalogue.

Location & Contact

Where to find Kisii University, plus its phone, email, website, and social media links.

Address: P.O. Box 408
Postal Code: 40200
Phone: 254720875082
Social Media:

Academic Details

Enrolment, faculty headcount, and accreditation data for Kisii University are listed below.

Accrediting Agency: Commission for University Education (CUE)

Faculties & Divisions

The faculties at Kisii University, and what each one teaches, are listed below.

Kisii Down Town Campus (Ouru Towers) (Campus) Faculty details available

Specialisations & Subjects

No specified subjects listed.

Kisii Town Campus (Campus) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Business Administration
  • Computer Science
  • Information Technology
  • Law
  • Library Science
  • Protective Services
  • Welfare and Protective Services
Agriculture and Natural Resource Management (Faculty) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Agricultural Business
  • Agricultural Economics
  • Agricultural Education
  • Agriculture
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Aquaculture
  • Environmental Studies
  • Fishery
  • Natural Resources
Arts and Social Sciences (Faculty) 19 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Anthropology
  • Criminology
  • Development Studies
  • Ethics
  • History
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • International Relations and Diplomacy
  • Linguistics
  • Peace and Disarmament
  • Philosophy
  • Political Sciences
  • Protective Services
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Religion
  • Social Sciences
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Swahili
Business and Economics (Faculty) 11 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Accountancy
  • Administration
  • Business Administration
  • Economics
  • Hotel and Restaurant
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Sales Techniques
  • Secretarial Studies
  • Statistics
  • Taxation
Education and Human Resources Development (Faculty) 4 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Education
  • Educational Sciences
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Training
Information Science and Technology (Faculty) 8 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Computer Science
  • Information Management
  • Information Sciences
  • Information Technology
  • Library Science
  • Mass Communication
  • Media Studies
  • Software Engineering
Pure and Applied Sciences (Faculty) 23 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Actuarial Science
  • Analytical Chemistry
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Biochemistry
  • Biological and Life Sciences
  • Biotechnology
  • Botany
  • Chemistry
  • Geophysics
  • Industrial Chemistry
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Mathematics
  • Microbiology
  • Mineralogy
  • Molecular Biology
  • Natural Sciences
  • Parasitology
  • Pathology
  • Physics
  • Physiology
  • Statistics
  • Waste Management
  • Zoology
Gender and Development Studies (Institute) 3 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Development Studies
  • Gender Studies
  • Public Administration
Health Sciences (School) 9 subjects offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Community Health
  • Dietetics
  • Haematology
  • Health Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Nursing
  • Nutrition
  • Public Health
  • Surgery
Law (School) 1 subject offered

Specialisations & Subjects

  • Law

Programs Offered

Kisii University's programme catalogue is grouped by level below.

208 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Kenya

Bachelor's Degree 93 programmes

Bachelor of Actuarial Science
Natural Sciences
Bachelor of Agribusiness Management
Agribusiness
Bachelor of Applied Computer Science
Computer Sciences
Bachelor of Arts
Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts (Communication and Media)
Communication Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Community Development)
Development Studies
Bachelor of Arts (Counselling Psychology)
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Bachelor of Arts (Criminology and Security Studies)
Criminal Law & Justice
Bachelor of Arts (Development Studies)
Politics & International Relations
Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Sociology)
Economics

Showing 10 of 93.

Master's Degree 65 programmes

Master of Arts Counselling Psychology
Counselling & Psychotherapy
Master of Arts in Criminology
Criminal Law & Justice
Master of Arts in Development Studies
Politics & International Relations
Master of Arts in Gender and Development Studies
Politics & International Relations
Master of Arts in Geography
Geography
Master of Arts in History
History
Master of Arts in International Relations
Politics & International Relations
Master of Arts in Kiswahili
Liberal Arts
Master of Arts in Linguistics
Linguistics & Language Studies
Master of Arts in Literature
Literature

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Doctorate 48 programmes

Doctor of Philosophy Development Studies
Politics & International Relations
Doctor of Philosophy Disaster Management
Emergency & Disaster Management
Doctor of Philosophy Educational Management
Business & Management
Doctor of Philosophy Geography
Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy History
Philosophy & Ethics
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural and Applied Economics
Agriculture
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Education and Extension
Agriculture
Doctor of Philosophy in Agricultural Extension and Rural Development
Agriculture
Doctor of Philosophy in Agronomy
Agriculture
Doctor of Philosophy in Analytical Chemistry
Chemistry

Showing 10 of 48.

Postgraduate Diploma 2 programmes

Post Graduate Diploma in Education
Education & Teaching
Post Graduate Diploma in Science
Natural Sciences

How to apply to Kisii University

Five steps that capture how applications to Kisii University flow.

  1. 1
    Find a programme that fits your goals

    Start by exploring the programmes section on this page. Kisii University runs 208 active programmes across multiple degree levels. Narrow by qualification tier and read each programme description before shortlisting.

  2. 2
    Confirm you meet the requirements

    Before applying to Kisii University, confirm you meet the academic, language, and document requirements for your chosen programme. International applicants should also check visa eligibility for Kenya.

  3. 3
    Assemble your application package

    Standard documents: official transcripts, identity proof, language test results, personal statement, and references. Confirm exact requirements with Kisii University's admissions office before assembling, as expectations vary by programme.

  4. 4
    Submit your application

    Lodge your application through the official website (kisiiuniversity.ac.ke). Online forms are the standard route. Save your draft frequently and submit before the programme deadline.

  5. 5
    Contact admissions and follow up

    Verify your application has been received by the admissions team. Reach the institution by phone at 254720875082. Monitor the portal for status updates, interview invitations, or document requests, and respond within the stated deadlines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Kisii University

Below are key facts about Kisii University, drawn directly from institutional records.

When did Kisii University open?

Kisii University traces its founding to 1965 (approximately 61 years ago).

What city is Kisii University in?

Kisii University operates from Kisii, Kenya.

Is Kisii University public or private?

Kisii University is a public institution.

What programmes are available at Kisii University?

Programmes at Kisii University cover bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.

Who recognises Kisii University?

The institution holds recognition from Commission for University Education (CUE).

How do I find Kisii University online?

Kisii University's official website is kisiiuniversity.ac.ke.

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