Govt Reduces University Fees [NEW RATES]

The Ministry of Education has announced the reduction of fees payable by studenst across all university programmes.

In a notice to public universities dated Wednesday, July 7,  the Ministry stated that the new rates would take effect from September 2025.

"In direct response to concerns raised by students and their families, the government has lowered fees payable by students across all academic programmes. This bold step reaffirms our commitment to ensuring affordable, accessible, and quality university education, while maintaining the financial sustainability of our institution," read the statement in part.

"Public universities are hereby directed to adopt the new fees schedule, effective September 1, 2025 for first year as well as continuing students. All public universities are further directed to update their admissions and finance portals to reflect the revised fees of academic programmes."

Below are the minimum and maximum fees chargeable for students

Cluster 1 (a) – Medicine (Pre-Clinical): Minimum Fees – Ksh12,960; Maximum Fees – Ksh51,840

Cluster 1 (b) – Medicine (Clinical): Minimum Fees – Ksh22,371; Maximum Fees – Ksh75,000

Cluster 2 (a) – Dentistry (Pre-Clinical): Minimum Fees – Ksh12,960; Maximum Fees – Ksh51,840

Cluster 2 (b) – Dentistry (Clinical): Minimum Fees – Ksh22,371; Maximum Fees – Ksh75,000

Cluster 3 (a) – Veterinary Medicine (Pre-Clinical): Minimum Fees – Ksh12,343; Maximum Fees – Ksh49,371

Cluster 3 (b) – Veterinary Medicine (Clinical): Minimum Fees – Ksh20,546; Maximum Fees – Ksh75,000

Cluster 4 (a) – Pharmacy (Pre-Clinical): Minimum Fees – Ksh12,343; Maximum Fees – Ksh49,371

Cluster 4 (b) – Pharmacy (Clinical): Minimum Fees – Ksh19,152; Maximum Fees – Ksh75,000

Cluster 5 – Architectural Studies Part 1: Minimum Fees – Ksh12,960; Maximum Fees – Ksh51,840

Cluster 5 (b) Professional Part II: Minimum Fees – Ksh14,472; Maximum Fees – Ksh57,888

Cluster 6 – Engineering, Surveying: Minimum Fees – Ksh14,256; Maximum Fees – Ksh57,024

Cluster 7 – Built Environment and Design (Construction, Real Estate, Urban and Regional Planning, Landscape Architecture, Design, Computing): Minimum Fees – Ksh12,960; Maximum Fees – Ksh51,840

Cluster 8 (a) – Health Sciences (Nursing, Clinical Medicine BSc, Medical Laboratory Science and Technology): Minimum Fees – Ksh14,400; Maximum Fees – Ksh57,600

Cluster 8 (b) – Animal Science, Radiography, Sport Science, Medical Psychology, Physical Therapy, Public Health, Environmental Health, Community Health and Development: Minimum Fees – Ksh13,082; Maximum Fees – Ksh52,236

Cluster 8 (c) – Food Sciences, Food Science and Technology, Food and Nutrition: Minimum Fees – Ksh11,401; Maximum Fees – Ksh45,603

Cluster 8 (d) – Agriculture, Natural Resource Management and the Natural Environment, Wildlife Science and Management: Minimum Fees – Ksh9,720; Maximum Fees – Ksh38,880

Cluster 9 – Applied Sciences and Education (Science and Technology), Education (Science, Tech, and Special Needs), Exercise and Sport Science, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Microbiology and Molecular Biology, Applied and Technical Physics, Applied and Technical Chemistry, Applied and Technical Biology, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Financial Engineering, Environmental Science:: Minimum Fees – Ksh11,628; Maximum Fees – Ksh46,512

Cluster 10 – Basic Sciences (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography – B.Sc.): Minimum Fees – Ksh10,659; Maximum Fees – Ksh42,636

Cluster 11 – Applied Social Sciences and the Arts (Professional): Hospitality, Media and Communication Studies, Library and Information Studies, Business Information Technology, Sport Science and Management, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Music (B.Mus.), Civil Aviation Management, Maritime Management, Agribusiness Management, Theatre and Film Studies, Fine Art, Food Service and Management, Law: Minimum Fees – Ksh9,690; Maximum Fees – Ksh38,760

Cluster 12 – Business, Education (Arts), Economics: Minimum Fees – Ksh7,525; Maximum Fees – Ksh30,101

Cluster 13 – Applied Humanities and Social Sciences: Geography (B.A.), Public Administration, Psychology, Music (B.A.), Peace and Security Studies, Disaster Management, Anthropology, Languages, BA with Education, Language and Communication, International Relations and Diplomacy, Social Work and Development Studies: Minimum Fees – Ksh6,982; Maximum Fees – Ksh27,927

Cluster 14 – Basic Humanities and Social Sciences: Economics, Geography (B.A.), History, Philosophy, Religion, Sociology, Literature, Political Science, Linguistics: Minimum Fees – Ksh5,814; Maximum Fees – Ksh23,256