Introduction to Moi University:

Basic Introduction

Established in 1984.

Nature of the institution: Public university.

Geographical location: The main campus is located in Kesese, Eldoret Town, Usi Ngishu County, Kenya.

Historical evolution: In 1984, it was established according to the Moi University Act of the Kenyan Parliament. Initially, it only had a forestry department with 83 students. In 1996, the school established a medical school, becoming the second university in the country to establish a medical school.

School Strength

Faculty: It has academic staff from many majors, including 59 professors.

Course Setting: It offers degree courses at different levels, including pre-bachelor, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees, covering agriculture, aerospace, art, biology, business, education, engineering, health sciences and other fields.

Research Results: There are certain research results in agriculture, medicine and other fields, such as the invention of a hygrometer and corn dryer to solve the problem of corn post-harvest loss.

Educational Philosophy

Vision: To become the preferred university for cultivating innovation and talents in science, technology and other fields.

Mission: Dedicated to the preservation, creation and dissemination of knowledge, and to promote the development of science, technology and other aspects.

Core values: Advocate and defend academic freedom, pursue academic achievements, etc.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key disciplines: Medicine, agriculture and natural sciences, engineering, etc. are the key disciplines of the school.

Key laboratories: The school does not have an internationally renowned key laboratory, but each college has a professional laboratory to support teaching and research, such as the medical laboratory of the School of Medicine and the agricultural research laboratory of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources.

Faculties and colleges

Colleges: There are College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, College of Aeronautics and Astronautics, College of Arts and Social Sciences, College of Biological and Physical Sciences, College of Business and Economics, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Health Sciences, etc.

Research Institutes: Including the Institute of Gender Equality, Research and Development, the Institute of Peace and Reconciliation, the Institute of Biomedical Informatics, etc.

School rankings

World ranking: 4ICU2024 ranking, ranked 4585 in the world and 8th in Kenya.

Fees

Tuition fees: There is no official data, but as a public university in Kenya, the tuition fees for domestic students are relatively low, and the tuition fees for international students are expected to be around US$3,000-6,000 per year.

Living expenses: In the Eldoret area, students' monthly living expenses include accommodation, food, transportation, etc., which are about US$500-900.

Campus environment

Campus size: The main campus covers a vast area of ​​3,000 acres.

Architectural style: It combines modern and local styles, with modern teaching buildings, libraries, laboratories, etc., as well as traditional elements that reflect the cultural characteristics of Kenya.

Supporting facilities: There is the Kaeser Dam, where students can row boats; there is a shopping mall to meet students' daily needs; there are also religious places such as churches, and the 103.9 MU FM student radio station.