Overview

The Food Science and Technology programme offered by the University of Nairobi lays a good foundation for the world of work, research, and advanced learning across diverse fields. It imparts practical knowledge and skills in Food Science and Technology.

Key Features

It aims to produce highly trained professionals with the ability to effectively innovate, generate and promote technologies and strategies; by offering services that promote industrial innovation and responsible consumption and production as envisaged in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) nine and ten respectively, and Kenya’s Vision.

Objective

Graduates of the department`s internationally recognized programmes are well prepared to enter Food industries, Government ministries, Parastatals, Non-governmental organizations and research institutions in the various fields involved in food processing and human nutrition, research and development, as well as planning and implementation of projects.

The department collaborates with several institutions such as the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH), Zurich and the United Nations University, Tokyo.

Close ties are also maintained with the Swiss Development Co-operation (SDC) and German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), and locally with the Kenya Institute of Food Science and Technology (KIFST), which provides linkage between the department and local food industries.

The department is located in Upper Kabete Campus of the University of Nairobi, College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture.

Career Prospects

Academic institutions

Research institutions

Consultancy firms-self or established

Non-Governmental Organizations

Food industries

Food service industry

Food processing industry

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Biochemistry

Mathematics

Plant/crop Physiology

Crop Production

Genetics

Analysis And Experimental Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-20 00:00:00

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus, Blended, Online

Campus Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Disciplines

Food Science Food Technology

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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

Holders of KCSE with a Mean Grade of C+ with passes at C or above in Biology, Chemistry, Maths or Physics or Geography, and one of the following subjects: - English, Kiswahili, Physics (if not included above), History and Government, Geography (if not included above), CRE, Computer Studies, German, Music, Islamic Religious Education, Hindu Religious Education, Home Science, Art & Design, Agriculture, Aviation Technology, French, Arabic, Business Studies.

Holders of KACE or equivalent with a minimum of two (2) Principal Passes in Biology and Chemistry and at least a subsidiary pass in Mathematics or Physics.

Holders of a Diploma in Biological Sciences or related sciences from a recognized institution with KCSE mean grade of C or above.

Holders of Certificate and Diploma in Biological or related sciences from a recognized institution with KCSE mean grade of C- or above.

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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

324000 KES / year

≈ 324000 KES / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

324000 KES / year

≈ 324000 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.

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Scholarships Information

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