Umma University: Tuition, Admissions, Rankings

Umma University is the first Islamic institution of higher education in Kenya. It was initially founded in 1998 as the Thika College for Sharia and Islamic Studies and gained charter status in 2013. The main university campus is in Kajiado County, and its two study centers are in Garissa and Mombasa.

As an Islamic university, it offers a holistic approach to education. In addition to academic excellence, its students are trained to hone their individual talents and moral principles, instill the value of hard work, and foster competitive skills.

Umma University Overview

Umma University Rankings

SAA Best University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 7995	94 %
Africa Rankings	# 347	76 %
Kenya Rankings	# 53	—

SAA Best Value University Rankings 2025

Category	Rankings	Percentage Rankings
World Rankings	# 6846	81 %
Africa Rankings	# 240	52 %
Kenya Rankings	# 33	—

Tuition Fees at Umma University

Umma 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	60,000 KES - 225,000 KES
International Students	60,000 KES - 225,000 KES

Master's Tuition Fees

Student Type	Annual Tuition Fees in KES
Domestic Students	110,000 KES - 160,000 KES
International Students	110,000 KES - 160,000 KES

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

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Admissions At Umma University

If you wish to study at Umma 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 Umma University.

Moreover, the process and requirements for Umma 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 Umma 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 Umma University

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