Overview

Statistics is an informative science, in fact, the science and art of extracting meaning from seemingly incomprehensible data. Most sectors of human endeavor produce raw data.

Thus there is a lot of raw data that is usually stored in computer discs. Such undigested data is of no use until we can start to make sense of it.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this Statistics programme offered by the University of Nairobi, the student will able to:

Explain the fundamental principles of the Theory and Methods of Statistics.

Apply Statistical Methods and Survey Techniques to a wide range of practical problems.

Analyse large data sets using Statistical Computing Techniques.

Employ Statistical Methods necessary in making evidence-based decisions.

Career prospects

Computer programmer.

Computer systems analyst.

Database administrator.

Economist.

Financial analyst.

Logistician.

Government agencies

Data analyst

Research analyst

Quantitative analyst

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Law In Society

Economics

Calculus

Exploratory Data Analysis

Programming Methodology

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

Statistics

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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

A holder of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education(KCSE) with a minimum mean aggregate of C+. In addition, candidates must have obtained a minimum grade of B- (B minus) in Mathematics.

A holder of Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education(KACE) with two Principal passes in Mathematics/Physics, Mathematics/Chemistry, Mathematics/Geography or Mathematics/Economics.

A holder of an ordinary diploma in Computer Studies or Statistics with a minimum pass at credit level from an institution recognized by the Senate and had obtained a mean grade C at KCSE

A holder of an ordinary diploma in Education with Mathematics as a major subject from an institution recognized by Senate

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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

288000 KES / year

≈ 288000 KES / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

288000 KES / year

≈ 288000 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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