Overview

Immerse yourself in the world of agricultural and applied economics with the Agricultural and Applied Economics MS program at the University of Nairobi. Gain expertise in economic analysis, farm management, agricultural policy, and agribusiness. Join UoN to become a skilled economist and contribute to the advancement of agricultural systems and rural economies.

Key Features

Comprehensive curriculum covering areas such as agricultural economics, microeconomics, quantitative methods, policy analysis, and rural development
Hands-on training in economic modeling, data analysis, and econometric techniques
Examination of agricultural markets, price analysis, and supply chain management
Application of economic principles to address agricultural and rural development challenges
Research opportunities to analyze and propose solutions for agricultural policy, sustainability, and food security issues

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Agricultural Economics
Microeconomics
Econometrics
Agricultural Policy Analysis
Farm Management and Production Economics
Agribusiness Management
Rural Development Economics
Quantitative Methods in Economics
Research Methods in Agricultural Economics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 30 months
Part-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-26 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Economics Agriculture View 5 other Masters in Economics in Kenya

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in agricultural economics, economics, or a related field
Proficiency in English language (TOEFL or IELTS scores for non-native English speakers)
Statement of purpose highlighting the interest in agricultural and applied economics and research goals
Letters of recommendation from academic or professional referees
Resume or curriculum vitae demonstrating relevant academic or professional experience in economics, agriculture, or related fields

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

384000 KES / year

≈ 384000 KES / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

384000 KES / year

≈ 384000 KES / year

Living costs

Nairobi

Kenya

49608 - 74988 KES / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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