Kirinyaga University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Kirinyaga University is a notable public institution of higher learning in Kerugoya, Kenya. It received its charter in 2016; however, its roots can be traced back to 1977, when it opened its doors as Kirinyaga Technical Institute. This university positions itself as a pioneering institution in delivering quality education and producing future leaders and entrepreneurs. It has become a valuable contributor in the fields of information technology, health sciences, engineering, business and management, hospitality, and applied sciences.

 

Kirinyaga University Overview

Kirinyaga University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7792	92 %
Africa Rankings	# 314	68 %
Kenya Rankings	# 47	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7655	90 %
Africa Rankings	# 319	70 %
Kenya Rankings	# 46	—

Tuition Fees at Kirinyaga University

Kirinyaga University tuition fees for both bachelor's and master's students are discussed in this section.

Bachelor's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KES
Domestic Students	119,000 KES - 204,000 KES
International Students	119,000 KES - 204,000 KES

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KES
Domestic Students	120,000 KES - 195,000 KES
International Students	144,000 KES - 234,000 KES

Although this range provide a good estimate of tuition costs at Kirinyaga University, the actual fees depend on your chosen program. Thus, for more exact figures, you may refer to Kirinyaga University tuition fee pages.

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Admissions At Kirinyaga University

If you wish to study at Kirinyaga 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 Kirinyaga University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Kirinyaga 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 Kirinyaga 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 Kirinyaga University

There are several Kirinyaga 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 Kirinyaga University offers, please visit the bachelor’s and master’s course pages. These pages will give you detailed information of the programs they offer.