Education

University of Nairobi Fees: Self-Sponsored Annual Fees by Programme

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The University of Nairobi (UoN) publishes self-sponsored undergraduate fees in its “Schedule II: Fees for Bachelor Programmes”. Government-sponsored (KUCCPS-placed) students pay under the new funding model instead.

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Annual fees, self-sponsored (selected programmes)

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Programme Annual fee (KSh)
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBChB) 600,000
Bachelor of Pharmacy 450,000
BSc Human Anatomy 450,000
BSc Civil Engineering (and other engineering) 396,000
Bachelor of Construction Management 360,000
BSc Computer Science 360,000
BA Design / Interior Design 240,000
Bachelor of Commerce 216,000
BSc Finance & Accounting 216,000
BA Anthropology / Gender & Development 180,000
Bachelor of Arts 144,000

How to pay

Self-sponsored fees go to the UON Module II collection account (ABSA 2032771362); new students quote the reference on the offer letter, continuing students their registration number. Fees must be paid before the semester starts.

Government-sponsored students

KUCCPS-placed students’ costs depend on the scholarship/loan/household split under the government funding model. See GSS vs SSP explained.

Frequently asked questions

How much is MBChB at UoN?

KSh 600,000 a year for self-sponsored students, per UoN’s Schedule II.

How much is BCom at UoN?

KSh 216,000 a year (self-sponsored).

Related: University & college fees hub · School fees hub

Sources: University of Nairobi. Last updated October 2026.

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