Kisii University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Kisii University was founded in 1965 as a primary teachers’ training college, which was then upgraded to a secondary teachers’ college offering diploma programs. This university is among Kenya’s earliest educational institutions created by the then Head of State, HE Daniel Arap Moi. The campus sits on an expansive 61-acre land donated by the County Council of Gusii. Following a string of upgrades and transformations, the university received its chartered university status in 2013, making it the 13th public university in the country at the time.

Kisii University Overview

Kisii University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7384	87 %
Africa Rankings	# 263	57 %
Kenya Rankings	# 39	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7322	86 %
Africa Rankings	# 286	62 %
Kenya Rankings	# 40	—

Tuition Fees at Kisii University

Kisii 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	122,485 KES - 346,885 KES
International Students	122,485 KES - 346,885 KES

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KES
Domestic Students	294,185 KES
International Students	294,185 KES

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

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Admissions At Kisii University

If you wish to study at Kisii 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 Kisii University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Kisii 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 Kisii 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 Kisii University

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