Are you looking to become a professional in the agriculture sector? Taking an agricultural-related course in Kenya will give you a head-on to kick-start your career in this industry. Whether you wish to be employed or take the self-employment route, several programs can get you there. Below are the agriculture-related degree courses offered in Kenyan universities today under the Kenya University and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS).
- AGRIBUSINESS
These programs equip the learner with the skills needed to run an agricultural venture as a business. Below are the different degrees that fall under agribusiness and the universities that offer them;
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT)
Universities offering the course include;
- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
- Kenyatta University
- Maseno University
- Pwani University
- Meru University of Science and Technology
- Moi University
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- Cooperative University of Kenya
- Tom Mboya University
- Kabarak University
- Kisii University
- Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
- Taita Taveta University
- Chuka University
- Maasai Mara University
- Egerton University
- Laikipia University
- Tharaka University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRIBUSINESS)
- Rongo University
- University Of Embu
- University Of Nairobi
- University Of Eastern Africa, Baraton
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRIBUSINESS)
- Great Lakes University of Kisumu
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND TRADE
- Machakos University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- South Eastern Kenya University
- Murang’a University of Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRIBUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND TRADE
- Machakos University
BA in Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness
- Kenya Assemblies of God East University
- HORTICULTURE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE(HORTICULTURE)
This course aims to equip students with skills in the production of horticultural crops. Universities offering the course include;
- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
- Egerton University
- Rongo University
- Taita Taveta University
- University Of Embu
- Chuka University
- University Of Kabianga
- South Eastern Kenya University
- Maseno University
- Meru University of Science and Technology
- Karatina University
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- University Of Eldoret
- Tom Mboya University
- Kisii University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (HORTICULTURAL SCIENCE & MANAGEMENT)
- Pwani University
- ANIMAL SCIENCE
This program equips you with the knowledge and skills to increase animal productivity and offer extension services on how to improve animal production.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ANIMAL SCIENCE)
- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
- Egerton University
- Kisii University
- Chuka University
- University Of Eldoret
- Maseno University
- Moi University
- Pwani University
- Mt Kenya University
- Karatina University
- Tharaka University
- AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION & EXTENSION)
Are you looking to take a double chance, either to become a secondary school teacher or an agricultural officer? This program popularly known as AGED and EXT is what you should consider. You have the privilege of getting a TSC number for completing your studies. However, you can shun teaching and work in the field as an extension officer. Note that Agricultural education and extension is different from agricultural extension education. Universities offering a degree in agricultural education and extension include;
- Egerton University
- Rongo University
- Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
- Kisii University
- Machakos University
- University Of Embu
- Chuka University
- Kibabii University
- Kenyatta University
- Pwani University
- Machakos University
- Laikipia University
- University Of Nairobi
- South Eastern Kenya University
- Maseno University
- Tom Mboya University
- Muranga University of Technology
- Tharaka University
- Turkana University College
- Kabarak University
- Kisii University
BACHELOR OF EDUCATION (AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION)
- University Of Eldoret
- Kisii University
- University Of Kabianga
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION EDUCATION)
This course prepares you to become an agricultural extension officer.
- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
- University of Eldoret
- University Of Kabianga
- Meru University of Science and Technology
- Karatina University
- Moi University
- Taita Taveta University
- Bomet University College
- Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
- AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING)
Do you have a dream of becoming an engineer and want to achieve your dream within the agriculture sector? This program equips you with the skills to
- Egerton University
- University of Eldoret
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- University Of Nairobi
- Kenyatta University
- South Eastern Kenya University
- AGRICULTURE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE)
With a bachelor of science in agriculture, you get skills in both crop and animal production. The program is commonly referred to as agronomy or general agriculture. It is the most straightforward route to make you an agronomist since you will be an all-rounded individual on matters of agriculture.
- Egerton University
- Rongo University
- Kisii University
- Taita Taveta University
- University Of Embu
- Chuka University
- University Of Kabianga
- Kenyatta University
- South Eastern Kenya University
- Meru University of Science and Technology
- University of Nairobi
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- University Of Eldoret
- Pwani University
- Kenya Methodist University
- University of Eastern Africa, Baraton
- Taita Taveta University
- Muranga University of technology
- Tharaka University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRONOMY, WITH IT)
- Maseno University
- Tom Mboya University
- VETERINARY MEDICINE
BACHELOR OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
If you are seeking to become a veterinary surgeon, a bachelor of veterinary medicine is the program to take you there. By completing this course and meeting the requirements of the Kenya Veterinary Board, you are competent and well-rounded to offer quality veterinary services.
- Egerton University
- University of Nairobi
- AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
This program teaches you how to plan agricultural production and apply resources efficiently.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS)
- Egerton University
- Kisii University
- Chuka University
- University of Eldoret
- Laikipia University
- Maseno University
- University Of Embu
- Tom Mboya University
- Cooperative University of Kenya
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS & RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)
- Rongo University
- Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
- Kibabii University
- Kenyatta University
- Pwani University
- University Of Kabianga
- Bachelor Of Science
- Maasai Mara University
- Karatina University
- Moi University
- Kaimosi Friends University
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- Turkana University College
- Bomet University College
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT)
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- FOOD SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY)
A degree in food and science technology falls under agriculture courses in most institutions. Unlike other programs that focus more on food production, food and science technology deals with the food once produced. This program equips you with skills to operate and manage food processing operations.
- Egerton University
- Technical University of Mombasa
- Chuka University
- Technical University of Kenya
- Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
- Meru University of Science and Technology
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- University Of Nairobi
- Muranga University of Technology
- Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology
- Tharaka University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION)
- Meru University Of Science And Technology
- Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (FOOD SECURITY)
- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (FOOD SCIENCE & NUTRITION)
- University Of Eldoret
- Karatina University
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- ANIMAL HEALTH
This program prepares you to become a veterinary para-professional. It equips you with the knowledge and skills to provide animal health services under the supervision of a qualified veterinary surgeon. However, be sure to pursue the course in an institution recognized by the Kenya Veterinary Board.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ANIMAL HEALTH, PRODUCTION & PROCESSING)
- Meru University of Science and Technology
- Mt Kenya University
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ANIMAL HEALTH & PRODUCTION)
- Maasai Mara University
- Meru University of Science and Technology
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ANIMAL PRODUCTION & HEALTH MANAGEMENT)
- Kenyatta University
- Pwani University
- University of Embu
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ANIMAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT
- Egerton University
- SOILS
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOIL ENVIRONMENT AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT
This program equips you with knowledge of the activities that can assist protect the soil and ensure optimal land and soil performance in a sustainable way. It is a perfect program for people interested in the environmental matters related to soil and soil use
- University Of Eldoret
- Egerton University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (SOIL SCIENCE)
- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology
- Maseno University
- FISHERIES, AQUACULTURE AND AQUATIC SCIENCES
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE
If you have a passion for fish production or working in fisheries setup, this program equips you with the knowledge and skills to increase production, and manage and solve challenges in fisheries, and the aquaculture sector.
- Kisii University
- Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
- Technical University of Mombasa
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (APPLIED AQUATIC SCIENCE)
- Egerton University
- Kisii University
- South Eastern Kenya University
This program aims to produce professionals able to improve the management of aquatic ecosystems.
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE)
- South Eastern Kenya University
- Karatina University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (FISHERIES & AQUATIC SCIENCES)
- University of Eldoret
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (DAIRY TECHNOLOGY & MANAGEMENT)
- Egerton university
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT)
- Pwani University
- Mount Kenya University
- Murang’a University of Technology
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE & HUMAN ECOLOGY EXTENSION)
- Egerton University
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE AND ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT)
- Pwani University
- Bachelor Of Science
- Mount Kenya University
- Murang’a University Of Technology
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN AGRICULTURE AND EXTENSION
- Pwani University
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURE AND BIOTECHNOLOGY)
- Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology
- Kibabii University
- University Of Eldoret
- Moi University
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (DRY LAND, AGRICULTURE & ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT)
- Kenyatta University
- South Eastern Kenya University
- Egerton University
- Pwani University
- Lukenya University
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (SEED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY)
- University of Eldoret
- BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (CROP IMPROVEMENT & PROTECTION)
- Kenyatta University
22. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (CROP PROTECTION)
- Meru University of Science and Technology
- Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology
23. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (DRYLAND ANIMAL SCIENCE)
- South Eastern Kenya University
The above are the university degrees available in Kenya under the KUCCPS. Note that the information may keep changing from time to time. For instance, a university may add a new degree course or drop an existing one from its portfolio. However, Farms Pedia is committed to ensuring you get timely and accurate information.