Introduction to Maseno University:

Basic Introduction

Established in 2001.

Nature of institution: Public university.

Geographical location: The main campus is located in the Maseno area of ​​Kisumu County, Kenya, along the Kisumu-Busia road, 25 kilometers from Kisumu City and 400 kilometers northwest of Nairobi.

Historical evolution

In October 1990, Maseno Government Training College merged with Siriba Teacher Training College to become Maseno University College, a constituent college of Moi University.

In 2001, it became an independent comprehensive university.

School Strength

Student size: There are more than 10,000 students.

Course settings: Undergraduate and postgraduate courses covering agriculture, art, business, education, engineering and other fields are provided.

Teaching facilities: Kenya's first electronic campus ecampus is built, providing flexible online courses.

Educational philosophy: Committed to becoming an excellent source of knowledge, cultivating well-rounded and socially responsible talents through high-quality education, research and innovation, and promoting the development of Kenya and the world.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Medicine, public health, agriculture and food safety may be key development disciplines.

Key laboratories: There are no internationally renowned key laboratories, but the School of Medicine and the School of Agriculture have professional laboratories to support teaching and research.

Faculties and colleges

Colleges: There are 12 colleges including the School of Arts and Social Sciences, the School of Education, the School of Biological and Physical Sciences, the School of Public Health and Community Development, and the School of Environment and Earth Sciences.

Institute: There is a School of Gender Studies.

School ranking: It ranks among the top in Kenya and is one of the better universities in Kenya.

Expenses

Tuition fees: There is no official clear data, but it is speculated that the tuition fees for domestic students are relatively low, and the tuition fees for international students may be around US$3,000-6,000 per year.

Living expenses: In the Kisumu area, the monthly living expenses of students, including accommodation, food, transportation, etc., are about US$400-800.

Campus Environment

Campus size: In addition to the main campus, there are four satellite campuses in Nairobi, Kisumu, Homa Bay and an electronic campus.

Architectural style: A fusion of modern and local styles, with teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, student dormitories and other buildings.

Supporting facilities: There are library systems, computer laboratories, sports facilities, etc. In addition, the school also owns the Kisumu Hotel for training in ecotourism, hotel and institutional management.