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Study Economics in Kenya

Economics analyses how societies use scarce resources – markets, prices, growth, trade, public finance and policy. Programmes combine theory with quantitative methods and lead to careers in business, finance, government and research.

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  1. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science (Economics and Statistics)

    Egerton University, Nakuru Town Campus 🇰🇪 Nakuru, Njoro, Kenya

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (Economics and History)

    Egerton University 🇰🇪 Njoro, Kenya

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  3. Bachelor

    Bachelor of economics & statistics

    University of Nairobi 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo, Kisumu, Kenya

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  4. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Economics

    Daystar University 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Mombasa, Kenya

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  6. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Economics & Mathematics

    Kabarak University 🇰🇪 Kabarak, Nakuru, Nairobi, Kenya

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  7. Master

    M.A in Economics

    Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) 🇰🇪 Kakamega, Kenya

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  8. Master

    M.A.Economics. (Masters)

    Egerton University 🇰🇪 Njoro, Kenya

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  9. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science (Economics and Statistics)

    Egerton University 🇰🇪 Njoro, Kenya

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  10. Master

    Development, Master of Economics

    Kenyatta University 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

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  11. Research

    Phd in economics by research

    University of Nairobi 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo, Kisumu, Kenya

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  12. Minor

    Minor in Economics

    University of Eastern Africa, Baraton 🇰🇪 Eldoret, Kenya, Kenya

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  13. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Economics

    Kabarak University 🇰🇪 Kabarak, Nakuru, Nairobi, Kenya

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  15. Master

    Master of International Economics and Trade Pragramme

    Moi University, Main Campus, Kesses 🇰🇪 Eldoret, Kenya

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  16. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (Economics)

    Moi University, Main Campus, Kesses 🇰🇪 Eldoret, Kenya

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  17. Bachelor

    Bachelor of economics

    University of Nairobi 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo, Kisumu, Kenya

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  18. Certificate

    Certificate in Medical Engineering Services

    Mombasa Polytechnic 🇰🇪 G.P.O. MOMBASA, Kenya

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  19. Other programmes

    Economics

    United States International University 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  20. Master

    Masters of arts in economics of multilateral trading systems

    University of Nairobi 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo, Kisumu, Kenya

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  21. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Arts (Economics and Socioloy)

    Egerton University 🇰🇪 Njoro, Kenya

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  22. Master

    M.A. in Community Economic Development (CED)

    Egerton University 🇰🇪 Njoro, Kenya

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Study Economics in Kenya – facts and figures

In Kenya, 13 universities and colleges offer 55 Economics programmes: 16 Bachelor, 23 Master and 3 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Nairobi, Kenya, Eldoret, Nairobi, Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo, Kisumu and Nairobi, Mombasa. Institutions with the widest choice: Kenyatta University, Moi University, Main Campus, Kesses and University of Nairobi.

Degrees in Economics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Economics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Economics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Economics programmes?

The directory lists 55 Economics programmes at 13 institutions in Kenya. Popular cities include Nairobi, Kenya, Eldoret and Nairobi, Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo, Kisumu.

How long does it take to study Economics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Economics programmes in Kenya?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are Kenyatta University, Moi University, Main Campus, Kesses, University of Nairobi, Daystar University and Egerton University.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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