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Moi University (MU)

A top public university in Eldoret, Kenya, excelling in medicine, education, aerospace, and law.

Established

1984

42 years running

Students

60,000

Enrolled student body

Employment rate

72%

Graduate employment

Annual fees

Ksh 16,000 to Ksh 130,000

Tuition range per year

The institution

Who they are, how big, and how they rank.

About

Founded in 1984 by an Act of Parliament as Kenya's second public university, Moi University is located in Eldoret, Uasin Gishu County. Named after President Daniel arap Moi, the university serves over 52,000 students across its Main Campus in Kesses and Town Campus, with additional campuses in Nairobi, Mombasa, and Kitale.

The university operates 13 schools including Medicine, Law, Aerospace Sciences, Engineering, Education, Business and Economics, and Information Sciences. The College of Health Sciences operates from the Medical Complex near Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital, while the School of Aerospace Sciences is based at Rivatex.

Accredited by CUE, the university ranks 3rd nationally. Its partnership with Indiana University through the AMPATH programme has made it a global leader in medical education and HIV/AIDS research in East Africa.

The numbers

Student to staff: 1:30
Chartered: 1984
Scholarships: Offered

Research and innovation

Moi University maintains strong research output in health sciences, agriculture, and environmental studies, anchored by its Institute of Biotechnology Research and the College of Health Sciences complex in Eldoret. The university's Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, and Public Health collaborate on epidemiological research and community health interventions that directly impact rural populations in the North Rift and Western Kenya. Strategic partnerships with Indiana University (USA), the University of Nottingham (UK), and Linkoping University (Sweden) support faculty exchange and joint research in tropical medicine, agricultural extension, and engineering. The Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education partnership enhances food security research, while the African Virtual University (AVU) collaboration expands open and distance learning. Moi University's research increasingly informs national health policy and agricultural transformation, particularly in Uasin Gishu and surrounding counties.

Accredited by

4 regulatory bodies

League tables and rankings

#7 in Kenya (uniRank 2026)

What they teach

Faculties, departments and the programmes on offer.

Admission requirements

A C+ mean grade is the minimum for a Bachelor's degree; competitive programmes (medicine, engineering, law, nursing, architecture) require higher grades and specific KCSE subject clusters. Master's programmes require a relevant Bachelor's degree; PhD programmes a relevant Master's degree.

Intakes

January
May
September

Schools and faculties

16 in total

School of Agriculture and Natural Resources
Main Campus, Kesses
School of Aerospace Science
Rivatex Campus, Eldoret
School of Arts and Social Sciences
Main Campus, Kesses
School of Biological and Physical Sciences
Main Campus, Kesses
School of Business and Economics
Main Campus, Kesses
School of Education
Main Campus, Kesses
School of Engineering
Main Campus, Kesses
College of Health Sciences
Town Campus, Eldoret
School of Dentistry
Town Campus, Eldoret
School of Medicine
Town Campus, Eldoret
School of Nursing
Town Campus, Eldoret
School of Public Health
Town Campus, Eldoret
School of Information Sciences
Main Campus, Kesses
School of Law
Annex Campus, Eldoret
School of Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management
Main Campus, Kesses
School of Graduate Studies
Main Campus, Kesses

Courses offered

494 programmes

Campus and beyond

Where you would be, and who they are connected to.

Campuses

Main Campus, Kesses, Eldoret
Main campus
Main Campus (Kesses)
Uasin Gishu
Kesses, near Eldoret
Town Campus
Uasin Gishu
Eldoret Town (includes College of Health Sciences Medical Complex)
Annex Campus
Uasin Gishu
Eldoret (School of Law)
Rivatex Campus
Uasin Gishu
Eldoret (School of Aerospace Sciences)
Nairobi Campus
Nairobi
Nairobi
Coast Campus (Pwani)
Mombasa
Mombasa
Kitale Campus
Trans Nzoia
Kitale
Eldoret West Campus
Uasin Gishu
Eldoret
Odera Akang'o College Campus
Siaya
Yala, Siaya

On campus

Academic Library and Learning Resource Centre with comprehensive print collection and digital academic journal access
Modern Computer Laboratories and ICT Resource Centre equipped with high-speed internet and e-learning terminals
Specialized Science Laboratories and practical training facilities supporting core academic curricula
On-Campus Student Hostels providing secure residential accommodation with 24/7 perimeter security
Multi-purpose Outdoor Sports Grounds with football pitch, volleyball, netball, and athletics facilities
Student Health and Wellness Centre providing outpatient medical consultations, first aid, and referral services
University Cafeteria and Student Dining Halls serving affordable, nutritious student meals
Campus-wide High-Speed Wi-Fi connectivity and digital smart classrooms for hybrid lecture delivery

Notable alumni

3 verified

Aden Duale
Cabinet Secretary for Environment & Former Defence CS
Earned his Bachelor of Education (Arts) degree from Moi University (1992); served as the inaugural Leader of Majority Party in the National Assembly.
Gladys Boss Shollei
Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly & Senior Counsel
Graduated with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Moi University (1991), later serving as Chief Registrar of the Judiciary and Uasin Gishu Woman Representative.
Hassan Omar
Former Senator for Mombasa County
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) graduate from Moi University; served as Vice-Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) and Mombasa Senator.

International partnerships

2 institutions

Indiana University School of Medicine (AMPATH Consortium)
United StatesHealthcare Delivery & Clinical Trials
Flagship Academic Model Providing Access to Healthcare (AMPATH) collaboration operating clinical care, HIV/oncology research, and medical resident exchange at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital.
VLIR-UOS (Flemish Interuniversity Council)
BelgiumInstitutional University Cooperation
Long-term institutional partnership funding research in aquatic biology, soil conservation, and public health across western Kenya.