Overview
Founded in 1991, Maseno University is a public university based in Maseno, Kenya. The institution operates as a higher-education provider.
Academically, Maseno University teaches across bachelor's through doctoral programmes, is organised into numerous faculties and schools and runs an extensive programme catalogue.
On record, Maseno University is ranked #4581 globally and #8 within Kenya.
Location & Contact
Below are Maseno University's address, location, and primary contact channels.
Academic Details
Maseno University's key academic numbers — student body size, staffing, and accreditation context.
Degrees
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Bachelor's 80 programs
- Accountancy
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agricultural Education
- Agricultural Management
- Agronomy
- Anthropology
- Aquaculture
- Archaeology
- Arts and Humanities
- Biochemistry
- Business Administration
- Communication Studies
- Computer Science
- Criminology
- Development Studies
- Dietetics
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Studies
- Fashion Design
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Fishery
- French
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- Health Sciences
- Herbalism
- History
- Home Economics Education
- Horticulture
- Hotel Management
- Industrial Chemistry
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Law
- Literature
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Mathematics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Media Studies
- Medical Science
- Medical Technology
- Medicine
- Music
- Natural Resources
- Natural Sciences
- Nursing
- Nutrition
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Primary Education
- Psychology
- Public Health
- Regional Planning
- Religion
- Science Education
- Social Studies
- Sociology
- Soil Science
- Special Education
- Surgery
- Surveying and Mapping
- Swahili
- Textile Design
- Theatre
- Theology
- Town Planning
- Urban Studies
- Welfare and Protective Services
Master's 99 programs
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Management
- Agronomy
- Analytical Chemistry
- Animal Husbandry
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Aquaculture
- Architecture
- Architecture and Planning
- Art Education
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Biotechnology
- Botany
- Business Administration
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Computer Networks
- Crop Production
- Curriculum
- Development Studies
- Ecology
- Economics
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Technology
- Educational Testing and Evaluation
- Educational and Student Counselling
- Entomology
- Environmental Management
- Environmental Studies
- Family Studies
- Fashion Design
- Floriculture
- Forestry
- French
- Fruit Production
- Gender Studies
- Genetics
- Geography
- History
- Horticulture
- Hotel Management
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Humanities and Social Science Education
- Immunology
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Irrigation
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Medicine
- Meteorology
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Music Theory and Composition
- Musicology
- Native Language Education
- Nutrition
- Organic Chemistry
- Parasitology
- Pedagogy
- Philosophy
- Physical Chemistry
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Pathology
- Plant and Crop Protection
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Public Administration
- Public Health
- Religion
- Social Work
- Soil Management
- Soil Science
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Swahili
- Textile Design
- Theology
- Tourism
- Town Planning
- Urban Studies
- Vegetable Production
- Water Management
- Women's Studies
Doctoral 80 programs
- Accountancy
- Agricultural Business
- Agricultural Economics
- Agronomy
- Anthropology
- Applied Mathematics
- Aquaculture
- Architecture and Planning
- Bioinformatics
- Biology
- Biomedicine
- Botany
- Business Administration
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Communication Studies
- Comparative Literature
- Computer Science
- Crop Production
- Curriculum
- Design
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Educational Administration
- Educational Psychology
- Educational Technology
- Educational Testing and Evaluation
- Entomology
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental Studies
- Film
- Finance
- Fine Arts
- Fishery
- Floriculture
- French
- Fruit Production
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- History
- Horticulture
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Human Resources
- Information Technology
- Interior Design
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Irrigation
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Logistics Management
- Management
- Marine Biology
- Marketing
- Mass Communication
- Mathematics
- Media Studies
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Music Education
- Music Theory and Composition
- Musicology
- Nutrition
- Parasitology
- Pedagogy
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Political Sciences
- Preschool Education
- Public Health
- Religion
- Social and Community Services
- Sociology
- Soil Management
- Soil Science
- Special Education
- Statistics
- Swahili
- Theatre
- Vegetable Production
Faculties & Divisions
Subject coverage by faculty at Maseno University is listed below.
Ecampus (Campus) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Actuarial Science
- Business Administration
- Logistics Management
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Kisumu City Campus College (Campus) 14 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Actuarial Science
- Architecture and Planning
- Arts and Humanities
- Business Administration
- Development Studies
- Earth Sciences
- Economics
- Education
- Environmental Studies
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Public Health
- Social Sciences
- Statistics
Tom Mboya University College (College) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agriculture
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Education
- Food Science
- Public Health
- Social and Community Services
Gender Studies (Institute) 2 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
- Gender Studies
Agriculture, Food Security and Agricultural Sciences (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Agricultural Economics
- Agriculture
- Rural Planning
- Soil Science
Arts and Social Sciences (School) 20 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- African Languages
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Design
- Fine Arts
- French
- History
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Media Studies
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Performing Arts
- Philosophy
- Psychology
- Religion
- Sociology
- Swahili
- Theatre
- Theology
Business and Economics (School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Accountancy
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Human Resources
- Management
- Marketing
Computing & Informatics (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Business Computing
- Computer Science
- Information Sciences
- Information Technology
Development and Strategic Studies (School) 5 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Development Studies
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Peace and Disarmament
- Political Sciences
- Protective Services
Ecotourism, Hotel and Institution Management (School) 7 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Hotel and Restaurant
- Leisure Studies
- Management
- Parks and Recreation
- Sports
- Tourism
- Wildlife
Education (School) 9 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Communication Studies
- Curriculum
- Education
- Educational Administration
- Educational Sciences
- Educational Technology
- Preschool Education
- Rehabilitation and Therapy
- Special Education
Environment and Earth Sciences (School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Economics
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Meteorology
- Mining Engineering
- Natural Resources
- Water Management
- Water Science
Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Actuarial Science
- Applied Mathematics
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Medicine (School) 8 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anaesthesiology
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry
- Medicine
- Microbiology
- Paediatrics
- Physiology
- Surgery
Nursing (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Nursing
Pharmacy (School) 1 subject offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Pharmacy
Physical and Biological Sciences (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Botany
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Zoology
Planning and Architecture (School) 3 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Architectural and Environmental Design
- Regional Planning
- Town Planning
Public Health and Community Development (School) 4 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biomedicine
- Health Sciences
- Nutrition
- Public Health
Programs Offered
Below are Maseno University's active programmes, grouped by degree level, with search.
220 programmes on record. Each level below shows a sample. Compare these on the programs page All programs in Kenya
Bachelor's Degree 88 programmes
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Master's Degree 78 programmes
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Doctorate 47 programmes
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Postgraduate Certificate 1 programme
Postgraduate Diploma 6 programmes
How to apply to Maseno University
Five steps that capture how applications to Maseno University flow.
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Find a programme that fits your goals
Use the programme finder to browse Maseno University's 220 active programmes. Filter by keyword or scan by degree level. Read curriculum details on each programme's dedicated page if available.
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Confirm you meet the requirements
Programme-level requirements at Maseno University typically include academic transcripts, language proficiency proof, identity documents, and a personal statement or interview. Confirm specific requirements with the admissions office.
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Assemble your application package
Prepare academic transcripts, ID/passport copies, language proficiency proof, a personal statement, and reference letters. International candidates may need apostilled or notarised translations — start early to avoid deadline pressure.
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Submit your application
Maseno University processes applications through www.maseno.ac.ke. Create an account, fill out the application form, and submit your documents. Note application deadlines, which vary by intake and programme.
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Contact admissions and follow up
Confirm receipt of your application with the admissions office and keep an eye on your portal for status changes. You can reach the institution by email at info@maseno.ac.ke or by phone at 0722-203411. Quick responses to any follow-up requests keep your application moving smoothly through the review process.
Frequently Asked Questions about Maseno University
Common questions about Maseno University — answers from its published profile.
When did Maseno University open?
Maseno University traces its founding to 1991 (approximately 35 years ago).
In which city is Maseno University?
Maseno University is based in Maseno, Kenya.
Is Maseno University public or private?
Maseno University is a public institution.
What qualification levels does Maseno University offer?
Maseno University delivers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes across its academic units.
Who recognises Maseno University?
Yes, Maseno University is recognised by Commission for University Education (CUE).
Where can I learn more about Maseno University?
The institution's website is www.maseno.ac.ke.
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