Garissa University: Admissions, Rankings

Garissa University’s rich history dates back to 2011, when it was established as a constituent college of Moi University. In 2017, it was granted chartered university status. This university is the only chartered public institution in the arid parts of northern Kenya, with low literacy rates. One significant mandate of the university is to provide opportunities for higher education, research, and socio-economic development in the region.

As per its tagline, Garissa University is indeed an oasis of innovation. It is a public institution of higher learning where creativity and new ideas are encouraged. The university aims to become a source of innovative thinking and provide solutions to the challenges facing the country.

Garissa University Overview

Garissa University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7842	92 %
Africa Rankings	# 321	70 %
Kenya Rankings	# 49	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7781	92 %
Africa Rankings	# 333	73 %
Kenya Rankings	# 51	—

Admissions At Garissa University

If you wish to study at Garissa University, you’ll need to know the admission process, requirements, and other relevant information. Those may vary based on the program you’re applying to Garissa University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Garissa University international admission may differ from domestic admission. Thus, if you’re an international student, check what additional requirements you need to submit and how you can validate your academic credentials.

To help you find all the admission-related information, we’ve compiled the bachelor's and master's admission pages of Garissa University. Select which one applies to you and take note of the process and requirements.

Degree	Admission Pages
Bachelor's	Domestic and International Admissions Page
Master's	Domestic and International Admissions Page

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Degree Programs offered at Garissa University

There are several Garissa University majors or degree programs for bachelor’s and master’s level that you can pursue. Here are some of them:

If you want to know what other academic programs Garissa University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.