Pwani University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Pwani University is a public institution of higher learning located in the resort town of Kilifi. The university campus encompasses a vast 239-hectare land area, providing ample room for future expansions. Established in 2007 with only 200 students, it has grown to offer undergraduate, postgraduate, and short courses across several disciplines. This institution continues to push forward to become a leading university in Kenya and worldwide.

Pwani University Overview

Pwani University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 6014	71 %
Africa Rankings	# 158	35 %
Kenya Rankings	# 15	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 6266	74 %
Africa Rankings	# 203	44 %
Kenya Rankings	# 20	—

Tuition Fees at Pwani University

Pwani 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	138,720 KES - 275,400 KES
International Students	138,720 KES - 275,400 KES

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KES
Domestic Students	120,000 KES - 130,000 KES
International Students	260,000 KES

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

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Admissions At Pwani University

If you wish to study at Pwani 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 Pwani University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Pwani 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 Pwani 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 Pwani University

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