Maseno University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Founded in 1991, Maseno University is one of the pioneering universities in Kenya. It is known for being the only university located along the Equator. Offering a diverse range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the university’s main campus is situated in Maseno Township. Maseno University is committed to promoting teaching, research, and development to meet the socio-economic and technological needs of Kenya and the Eastern African Region. With a focus on preparing graduates for the knowledge economy, the university provides high-quality education and lifelong learning opportunities.

Maseno University Overview

Maseno University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 5296	63 %
Africa Rankings	# 126	28 %
Kenya Rankings	# 12	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 5398	64 %
Africa Rankings	# 142	31 %
Kenya Rankings	# 11	—

Tuition Fees at Maseno University

Maseno 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	95,300 KES - 279,300 KES

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KES
Domestic Students	111,400 KES - 156,000 KES
International Students	128,110 KES - 179,400 KES

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

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Admissions At Maseno University

If you wish to study at Maseno 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 Maseno University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Maseno 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 Maseno 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 Maseno University

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