PhD Programmes List
Programmes | School | Mode of Study | Eligibility Criteria | Program Fees | Campus Code | Intake | Academic Year |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Agricultural Economics | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time, Part time | The common regulation governing Ph. D. degrees of Kenyatta University shall apply. Holders of Master of Science in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Economics from Kenyatta University or any other institutions recognized by the Kenyatta University senate. The masters degree must have been based on coursework, examination and thesis. Students that the department deems to be weak in Econometrics and policy issues will be required to undertake remedial courses prescribed by the department. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Kitui- Regular. Part time- Main and City campus | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Agribusiness Management | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time, Part time | The common regulation governing Ph. D. degrees of Kenyatta University shall apply. Holders of Master of Science in Agricultural Economics, Agribusiness Management, Economics from Kenyatta University or any other institutions recognized by the Kenyatta University senate. The master?s degree must have been based on coursework, examination and thesis. Students that the department deems to be weak in Econometrics and policy issues will be required to undertake remedial courses prescribed by the department. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Kitui- Regular. Part time- Main and City campus | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in ANIMAL NUTRITION | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time and Part-time | a) The common regulation governing Ph. D. degrees of Kenyatta University shall apply. b) The general regulations for all Ph. D. degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply. c) Holders of M.Sc. degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding, Livestock Production Systems, Animal Production, Veterinary Sciences, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Range Management or any other equivalent qualification from Kenyatta University and other institutions recognized by senate of Kenyatta University. d) Candidate must include a brief outline of the proposed research project. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main, City, Kitui | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Immunology | school of Health Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Masters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Aquatic Ecology | School of Pure and Applied Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Masters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Applied Parasitology | School of Pure and Applied Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Masters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Animal Ecologyy | School of Pure and Applied Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Masters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Animal Physiology | School of Pure and Applied Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Masters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Applied Entomology | School of Pure and Applied Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Masters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Fisheries Sciences | School of Pure and Applied Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Masters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Coastal and Resource Mangement | School of Pure and Applied Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Masters degree in relevant area of study from KU or any other recognized institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Mombasa | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Philosophy | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Masters degree in Philosophy from Kenyatta University or recognized Institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy Public Policy and Management | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Part Time | Master's degree from a recognized university in any area of the following areas of specialization: Public Policy and Administration, Political Science, Master of Arts in Economic Policy, Master of Arts in Leadership and Governance Administration, Masters in Business Management and Administration Economics and Planning, Masters of Law, Executive MPPA plus another Master's degree. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | City | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Economics | School of Business,Economics and Tourism | Part-time | Master's Degree in Economics from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution. The PhD is based on coursework, examination and thesis. The coursework must have covered the following three core courses: Micro Economic Theory, Macro Economic Theory and Quantitative Methods. One must have attained at least "B" in Microeconomic Theory and Macroeconomic Theory at Masters Level. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | City | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Physics) - Areas of Specialization: Environmental Physics, Theoretical Atomic Collisions Physics, Geophysics | School of Pure and Applied Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Master of Science Degree (Physics) OR Master of Science (Electronics and Instrumentation) | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Materials Science) | School of Pure and Applied Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Master of Science Degree (Physics) OR Master of Science (Electronics and Instrumentation) | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy Kiswahili | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time | Applicants should have a Master of Arts Degree in Kiswahili or its equivalent from a recognized university. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Sociology | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time | Masters' Degree in Sociology from Kenyatta University or from a recognized Institution. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies Christianity Islam African Religion | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Full Time/ Part Time | Master of Arts Degree or Master of Theology Degree from a recognized University or related field. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Full Time/ Part Time | Master of Arts (Philosophy) Degree from a recognized University. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Psychology | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Part Time | Holder of Master of Arts or Master of Science degree in counseling or clinical psychology (or its equivalent) of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with an aggregate grade B plain or its equivalent in the Masters course. Holder of Master of.Education. Degree in guidance and counseling of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university or its equivalent with an aggregate grade B plain or its equivalent in the Masters course. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | City | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Gender and Development Studies | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time | Masters degree in related field from a recognized University. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in:English and Linguistics | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time | An applicant must be a holder of a masters degree in English and Linguistics with a mean score of B aggregate (at least 60%) or equivalent qualifications from any University recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time | An applicant must be a holder of a masters degree in English and Linguistics with a mean score of B aggregate (at least 60%) or equivalent qualifications from any University recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Medical Laboratory Science | School of Medicine | Regular-Full Time Part time | i. The common university regulations for PhD degree shall apply ii. The general regulations for PhD degree in the School of Medicine shall apply iii. In addition, the following shall be eligible for admission for the PhD degree in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science: a. A holder of MSc. in Medical Laboratory Science b. A holder of an equivalent MSc. degree | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main, City | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Environmental Health | School of Health Sciences | Proposal, Research Thesis | In addition to meeting the University entry requirements, candidates for admission to Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Environmental Health course shall be required to have a Master of Occupational health and safety, Environmental health/Sciences, Public health (Science), or any other field deemed relevant by the department. The first and second degrees must be from Kenyatta University or from any other recognized university. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main, City | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Tourism Management | School of Business,Economics and Tourism | Regular-Full Time, E-Learning and Part Time | Candidates must have a Bachelors degree in tourism or any other related field of Kenyatta University or a recognized institution by the Kenyatta University senate. OR. Candidates must have a Master?s Degree in Tourism or any other related field from Kenyatta University or a recognized institution by the Kenyatta University senate. | Full Time;Fees ksh.275,400= Non East Africans ksh.344,250p.a | Main & Mombasa | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Hospitality Management | School of Business,Economics and Tourism | Regular-Full Time, E-Learning and Part Time | A Bachelor degree in Hospitality Management from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution. Candidates must have a Master?s Degree in Hospitality Management from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution. The applicants must have average grade of B or above in the masters course work and the research must have been by thesis. | Full Time;Fees ksh.275,400= Non East Africans ksh.344,250p.a | Main & Mombasa | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Information Science | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time/Weekend | Masters degree in Library and Information Science, Record Management & Information Technology, or Knowledge Management from Kenyatta University or any other recognised institution. | Full Time;Fees ksh.275,400= Non East Africans ksh.344,250p.a | Main, City | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Special Needs Education) | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Full time,CEP | Postgraduate Degree with 2 years experience After Masters Degree | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Early Childhood Education) | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Full time,CEP | Postgraduate Degree with 2 years experience After Masters Degree | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Recreation and Sports Management | School of Business,Economics and Tourism | Regular-Full Time | Masters Degree from a recognized university in specific area of specialization in related field. Additional university admission requirements and regulations for PhD programmes apply. | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main, Mombasa | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Reproductive Health | School of Health Sciences | Regular-Full Time | A Bachelors and Masters degree in a relevant discipline. A holder of a Masters degree in the following fields: Master of Public health in the following areas Reproductive Health, Epidemiology, Health Management, Master in Medicine, or Population health, nursing among other health sciences related courses). | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Community Resource Management | School of Health Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Masters Degree from a recognized university in specific area of specialization. Additional university admission requirements and regulations for PhD programmes apply. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main,City, Mombasa | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Health Management,Health Information Management | School of Health Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Masters Degree in relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognized Institution. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main. | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Exercise and Sports Science | School of Business,Economics and Tourism | Regular-Full Time | Applicants should have attained a minimum academic qualification of a Masters degree in Exercise Science/Kinesiology/Sports Medicine/Medicine/ biomedical science or its equivalent from a recognized university. | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Physical Education | School of Business,Economics and Tourism | Regular-Full Time | Masters Degree from a recognized university in specific area of specialization. | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Public Health | School of Health Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Masters Degree in Public Health from a University recogniszed by Kenyatta Univesity Senate | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in (Educational Psychology) | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time | Masters Degree in relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognized Institution. | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Literarure (Research and thesis) | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time | Master's degree in Literature or relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Literarure (Coursework, examination and thesis) | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time | Master's degree in Literature or relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philisophy in French (Coursework, examination and thesis) | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time | Master of Art degree in French or relevant area of study from a recognized institution. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main, | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Fashion Design and Marketing | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Masters Degree in relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution. | Full Time;Fees ksh.275,400= Non East Africans ksh.344,250p.a | Main, | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Fine Art & Design | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Master of Arts with specialization in Fine Art or Art and Design from Kenyatta University or its equivalent. | Full Time;Fees ksh.275,400= Non East Africans ksh.344,250p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Communication And Media Studies | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Master of Arts in Communication and / or Media Studies and/or Journalism, or their equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University with a Thesis or at least a score of 60% in the project. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Musical Arts | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Full Time | Master of Musical Arts from Kenyatta University or any other institution. Master of Arts in Musical Performance with extensive performance record for the performance degree, or Master of Arts in Musical composition or Master of Music in Musical Composition with a record of composing for various ensembles for the Composition degree. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Music Education | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Full Time | A holder of Master of Music Education, of Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution of higher learning. Holders of degree of Master of Education with Music of Kenyatta University or any other institution of higher learning and two (2) years experience in Teaching or Research. Candidates for the Ph. D. in Music Education will select a problem with the approval of their supervisors, the department and the School of Creative and Performing Arts, Film And Media Studies for investigation. Upon approval of their research proposal, they shall embark on data collecting, analysis and synthesis, culminating in a thesis. All other requirements of the School of Creative and Performing Arts, Film and Media Studies will apply. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in: (a) African Music (b) Ethnomusicology (c) Musicology | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Full Time | A holder of Master of Arts or Master of Music in Music Performance of Kenyatta University, or an international equivalent. The Ph. D. in performance will last a minimum of three (3) years. Candidates for this degree will be expected to investigate an approved issue regarding performance. Annual recitals and seminar papers will used to gauge the candidate?s progress. This will culminate in a thesis and a recital in which the issues raised in the thesis are demonstrated. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Film and Theatre Arts | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Regular-Full Time | A holder of Master of Arts in Theatre Arts and / or Film Technology, or their equivalent from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University with a Thesis or at least a score of 60% in the Project. Attach a statement of purpose. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics | school of Health Sciences | Ph. D. by Research (Ph. D. bycoursework awaiting approval) | 1. the following shall apply (a) A Bachelor of Science in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics or related BSC from Kenyatta University or any other recognized university. (b) A holder of a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Food, Nutrition and Dietetics, Master in Human Nutrition, Master in Community Nutrition, Master of Public Health Nutrition and MSc in Food Science and Technology or any other related field from Kenyatta University or any other recognized University. (c) In addition that the Masters degree will have been done through course work and thesis, and the applicant passed in all course work units assessed. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main campus | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Science Community Resource Management | school of Health Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Master of Science in Science Community Resource Management | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Plant Ecology) | SPAS | Regular-Full Time | Master of Science in relevant field of specialization including Plant ecology, Ecology, wildlife management, Environmental studies, or natural resource management | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main campus | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Genetics) | SPAS | Regular-Full Time | Master of Science in genetics, biochemistry or cell biology | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main campus | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Plant physiology and biochemistry) | SPAS | Regular-Full Time | Master of Science in Plant physiology, biochemistry, genetics or related fields | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main campus | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Taxonomy) | SPAS | Regular-Full Time | Master of Science in taxonomy or related field | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main campus | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ethnobotany) | SPAS | Regular-Full Time | Master of Science in ethnobotany or in related fields including biochemistry, plant physiology | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main campus | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in ANIMAL NUTRITION | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time and Part-time, Digital Mode | Bachelor of Arts degree in related field of at least Second Class Honours (Upper Division) from a recognized University or Second Class (Lower Division) and at least two years postgraduate relevant work experience. Master of Arts (Philosophy) degree from a recognized University. a) The common regulation governing Ph.D. degrees of Kenyatta University shall apply. b) The general regulations for all Ph.D. degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply. c) Holders of M.Sc. degree in Animal Nutrition, Animal Breeding, Livestock Production Systems, Animal Production, Veterinary Sciences, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Range Management or any other equivalent qualification from Kenyatta University and other institutions recognized by senate of Kenyatta University. d) Candidate must include a brief outline of the proposed research project. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main, City, Kitui | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Medical Laboratory Science | School of Medicine | Regular-Full Time, Part time | i. The common university regulations for PhD degree shall apply ii. The general regulations for PhD degree in the School of Medicine shall apply iii. In addition, the following shall be eligible for admission for the PhD degree in the Department of Medical Laboratory Science: a. A holder of MSc. in Medical Laboratory Science b. A holder of an equivalent MSc. degree | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Main, City | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Educational Communication & Technology (Language Education) | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time, Continuing Education Programmes | The Kenyatta University and the School of Education admission regulations shall apply. Applicants will be required to have a Masters in Education (M.Ed) | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Educational Communication & Technology (Mathematics Education) | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time, Continuing Education Programmes | The Kenyatta University and the School of Education admission regulations shall apply. Applicants will be required to have a Masters in Education (M.Ed) | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Communication & Technology (Social Studies Education) | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time, Continuing Education Programmes | The Kenyatta University and the School of Education admission regulations shall apply. Applicants will be required to have a Masters in Education (M.Ed) | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Communication & Technology (Science Education) | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time, Continuing Education Programmes | The Kenyatta University and the School of Education admission regulations shall apply. Applicants will be required to have a Masters in Education (M.Ed) | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Education (PhD) in Educational Communication & Technology (Technology Education) | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time, Continuing Education Programmes | The Kenyatta University and the School of Education admission regulations shall apply. Applicants will be required to have a Masters in Education (M.Ed) | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Educational Communication & Technology (Creative Arts Education) | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Regular-Full Time, Continuing Education Programmes | The Kenyatta University and the School of Education admission regulations shall apply. Applicants will be required to have a Masters in Education (M.Ed) | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
PhD (Pure Mathematics) | SPAS | Regular-Full Time | Master of Science in Pure Mathematics | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
PhD (Applied Mathematics) | SPAS | Regular-Full Time | Master of Science in Applied Mathematics | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
PhD (Statistics) | SPAS | Regular-Full Time | Master of Science in Statistics Mathematics | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
PhD (Biostatistics) | SPAS | Regular-Full Time | Master of Science in Biostatistics | Full Time;Fees ksh.336,600= Non East Africans ksh.420,750p.a | Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in: (a) Educational Administration (b) Educational Planning and Economics of Education (c) Curriculum Studies | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Evening & Weekend Continuous Education Program (CEP) | Masters Degree in relevant area of study from Kenyatta University or any recognized institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | City Main | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Business (Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Human Resource Management,Strategic Management, Entrepreneurship, Management Science, Management Information System, Project Management, Actuarial Science and Insurance) | School of Business,Economics and Tourism | Regular and Part-Time(Evening & weekends) | i) A holder of a non -executive Masters of Business Administration (MBA) degree or its equivalent in Business from Kenyatta University or any other institution recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. ii) A holder of a Masters degree from Kenyatta University in areas of specialization relevant to disciplines in the school of Business or any other institution recognized by the Kenyatta University Senate. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | City,Main ,Mombasa | September, January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.)Agronomy | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time | The common regulations for admission into the Ph.D. degrees in Kenyatta University shall apply. The general regulations for all Ph.D. degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply. Holders of a Master?s Degree in, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agriculture, Environmental science or any other related areas from all institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Candidate must include a brief outline of the proposed research project. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Kitui | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.)Plant Breeding | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time | The common regulations for admission into the Ph.D. degrees in Kenyatta University shall apply. The general regulations for all Ph.D. degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply. Holders of a Masters Degree in Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Protection or any other related areas from all institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Candidate must include a brief outline of the proposed research project. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Kitui | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Plant Pathology | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time | The common regulations for admission into the Ph.D. degrees in Kenyatta University shall apply. The general regulations for all Ph.D. degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply. Holders of a Masters Degree in Crop Protection, Horticulture, Plant Pathology, Agricultural microbiology or any other related areas from all institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Candidate must include a brief outline of the proposed research project. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Kitui | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Agricultural Entomology | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time | The common regulations for admission into the Ph.D. degrees in Kenyatta University shall apply. The general regulations for all Ph.D. degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply. Holders of a Master?s Degree in, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agriculture, Parasitology, Environmental science or any other related areas from all institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Candidate must include a brief outline of the proposed research project. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Kitui | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Seed Science | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time | The common regulations for admission into the Ph.D. degrees in Kenyatta University shall apply. The general regulations for all Ph.D. degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply. Holders of a Masters Degree in Seed Science, Plant Breeding, Horticulture, Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Protection, Biotechnology or any other related areas from all institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Candidate must include a brief outline of the proposed research project. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Kitui | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Horticulture | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time | The common regulations for admission into the Ph.D. degrees in Kenyatta University shall apply. The general regulations for all Ph.D. degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply. Holders of a Masters Degree in Horticulture, Agronomy, Agriculture, Crop Protection or any other related areas from all institutions recognized by Kenyatta University Senate. Candidate must include a brief outline of the proposed research project. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Kitui | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Soil Science | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time | The common regulations for admission into the Ph.D. degrees in Kenyatta University shall apply. The general regulations for all Ph.D. degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply. Holders of M.Sc degree in Soil Science, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop science, Land and Water Management, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Geography, Agricultural Engineering, or any other equivalent qualification from other institutions recognized by senate of Kenyatta University. Candidate must include a brief outline of the proposed research project. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Kitui | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.)Integrated Soil Fertility Management | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time | The common regulations for admission into the Ph.D. degrees in Kenyatta University shall apply. The general regulations for all Ph.D. degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply. Holders of M.Sc degree in Soil Science, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop science, Land and Water Management, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Geography, Agricultural Engineering, or any other equivalent qualification from other institutions recognized by senate of Kenyatta University. Candidate must include a brief outline of the proposed research project. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Kitui | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Dryland Agriculture | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time | The common regulations for admission into the Ph.D. degrees in Kenyatta University shall apply. The general regulations for all Ph.D. degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply. Holders of M.Sc degree in Dryland Agriculture, Land and Water Management, Soil Science, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop science, Agricultural Resource Management, Geography, Agricultural Engineering, or any other equivalent qualification from other institutions recognized by senate of Kenyatta University. Candidate must include a brief outline of the proposed research project. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Kitui | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Land and Water Management | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Regular-Full Time | The common regulations for admission into the Ph.D. degrees in Kenyatta University shall apply. The general regulations for all Ph.D. degrees in the School of Agriculture and Enterprise Development shall apply. Holders of M.Sc degree in Land and Water Management, Soil Science, Integrated Soil Fertility Management, Agronomy, Horticulture, Crop science, Agricultural Resource Management, Dryland Agriculture, Geography, Agricultural Engineering, or any other equivalent qualification from other institutions recognized by senate of Kenyatta University. Candidate must include a brief outline of the proposed research project. | Full Time;Fees ksh.367,200= Non East Africans ksh.459,000p.a | Kitui | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmacognosy. | school of Health Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Holder of M. Pharm/M. Sc. in Pharmacognosy, Traditional Medicine, Phytochemistry or a related area from recognized Universities. | Full Time;Fees ksh.571,200= Non East Africans ksh.714,000,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. | school of Health Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Holder of M. Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharm/M. Sc. in, or a related area from recognized Universities. | Full Time;Fees ksh.571,200= Non East Africans ksh.714,000,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmaceutics | school of Health Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Holder of M. Pharm/M. Sc. in Pharmaceutics or a related field from recognized Universities. | Full Time;Fees ksh.571,200= Non East Africans ksh.714,000,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmacy Management. | school of Health Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Holder of M. Pharm/M. Sc. in a related field from a recognized University. | Full Time;Fees ksh.571,200= Non East Africans ksh.714,000,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Pharmacology and Toxicology | school of Health Sciences | Regular-Full Time | M.Pharm/Msc.Pharmacology or related field from a recognized University. | Full Time;Fees ksh.571,200= Non East Africans ksh.714,000,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics. | school of Health Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Holder of Master of Pharmacy (Clinical Pharmacy) from a recognized University. | Full Time;Fees ksh.571,200= Non East Africans ksh.714,000,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance | school of Health Sciences | Regular-Full Time | Holder of Master of Pharmacy (Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance),M.Pharm(Clinical Pharmacy),M.Pharm(Pharmacology)or Msc.in a related field from a recognized University | Full Time;Fees ksh.571,200= Non East Africans ksh.714,000,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
PhD. Renewable Energy Technology | School of Engineering and Architecture | Regular-Full Time | Masters Degree in related Science or Engineering field from recognized universities. | Full Time;Fees ksh.459,000= Non East Africans ksh.510,000,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Computer Science | School of Engineering and Architecture | Regular-Full Time | A masters degree in related field from a University recognized by Kenyatta Univesity Senate. | Full Time;Fees ksh.408,000= Non East Africans ksh.510,000,000p.a | Main | September,January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in: History Political Science Archaeology | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Full Time | Masters Degree in related field from a recognized University. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September,January | 2024/2025 |
PhD in Environmental Planning and Management | School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences | Course work, Research and Thesis | A master Degree in any relevant dscipline from a recognized university and had pursed a relevant programme at undergraduate level and obtained at least a second class honours ( Upper Division)degree in the following areas: a) Bachelor of Environmental Planning & Management degree of Kenyatta University , or any recognized university with a mojor in environmental/ Urban/Rural/Regional Planning and Management or b) Bachelor of Environmental Studies, BA/B.Sc in Geography, Economics, Architecture, Surveying and Photogrammetry Land Economics and Building, Estate Management, Housing Technology, Engineering Law, Sociology, Agriculture, Foresty and Wildlife, Zollogy, Botany. | Full Time;Fees ksh.408,000= Non East Africans ksh.510,000,000p.a | Main Campus | September,January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in: 1. History of Education 2. Sociology of Education 3. Philosophy of Education 4. Comparative Education 5. Health Education 6. Higher Education | School of Education and Lifelong Learning | Full Time ? (Main Campus) | Entry requirement for Doctor of Philosophy programmes. Holders of Master of Education Degree in the relevant field from Kenyatta University or any other recognized institution. Course Duration 3 ? 5 years | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main Campus | September,January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy(Ph.D.) in Security Studies | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Full Time & Part Time | A holder of Masters degree of Kenyatta University or any other recognized and accredited University with a course work component in any one of the following specializations: Security Studies, Sociology, Criminology, Political Science, Peace Studies, African Studies, International Relations, Public Policy, Economics, Environmental Security, Military Science, Forensic Science. Those with a Master's degree in a closely related area of specialization and have at least three yeras postgraduate research or teaching experience in the subject area may be considered. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main , City & Mombasa | September,January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D.) in Peace and Conflict Management | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Full Time & Part Time | Holder of Masters degree of Kenyatta University or equivalent from any other University recognized by Kenyatta University Senate as being an institution of comparable status to that of Kenyatta University with course work component in any one of the following specializations: peace, conflict, political, development and gender studies, history, sociology, international relations, public policy and administration and any other related field. Holder of a Master's degree in a closely related area of specializzation and has at least three years' postgraduate research experience or teaching in the subject area, and can provide evidence of research capability. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main , City & Mombasa | September,January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in International Relations and Diplomacy | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Full Time & Part Time | Holders of Master of Arts (International Relations and Diplomacy or Political Science) degree or any related discipline from a recognized University by Senate. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main , City & Mombasa | September,January | 2024/2025 |
Doctor of Philosophy in Geography | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Full Time | Master's degree from Kenyatta University or a recognized Institution | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September,January | 2024/2025 |
Doctorate of Philosophy Counselling Psychology | School of Law,Arts and Social Sciences | Regular/Part-time (Evening) | A holder of MA or M.SC degree in counseling or clinical psychology (or its equivalent) of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university with an aggregate grade of B plain or its equivalent in the Masters course. ii. A holder of M.ED. Degree in guidance and counseling of Kenyatta University or any other recognized university or its equivalent with an aggregate grade of B plain or its equivalent in the Masters course. | Full Time;Fees ksh.244,800= Non East Africans ksh.306,000p.a | Main | September | 2024/2025 |