Egerton University is a public university in Kenya with its main campus at Njoro in Nakuru County. Its roots date to an agricultural school founded in 1939. This guide brings together official information about programmes, student services, applications and fees.
Egerton University website and official portals
- University website
- Online admissions and applications
- Available programmes and qualifications
- Egerton student portal
- Student services FAQs
Egerton University courses
Egerton offers a broad range of diploma, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree and doctoral programmes, with a strong history in agriculture and the sciences. Other subject areas include business, education, engineering, the humanities, veterinary medicine, social sciences, environment and health-related fields.
For the authoritative current list, entry requirements and application availability, use the online programme catalogue. The many individual courses listed in the older version of this article were not necessarily all open for new admissions, so they have been replaced by the university’s live catalogue.
How to apply for Egerton University
- Open the official admissions website and select a programme from the catalogue.
- Read the entry qualifications and any intake-specific instructions.
- If applying as a self-sponsored student, select Apply, complete your application details and submit the requested attachments.
- Save the application ID sent by the university and pay any required application fee using its published instructions.
- Sign in again to track your application; admitted KUCCPS students should use the designated login route to access the relevant joining services.
The admissions system lists the required application documents, including academic certificates and identity documents appropriate to the applicant’s circumstances. Fees vary by programme and can change; consult the current portal rather than a fixed amount on this page.
Egerton student portal
The student portal allows university students to access their account using their registration number and password. The university’s student FAQ identifies course registration, fees statements, exam results and student records as services available through its systems. Password recovery is offered on the portal.
Location, campuses and accommodation
The main campus is located in Njoro, approximately 25 km from Nakuru City. The university also publishes information about Nakuru City Campus College and other centres. Students should confirm accommodation availability, joining instructions and applicable charges with the university or their official student account.
Information reviewed in October 2026. Application dates, programme availability, fees, and hostel places can change. Always verify the latest announcement directly with the university before applying or paying.
