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Study Physics in Kenya

Physics investigates the laws of nature from particles to the universe – mechanics, electromagnetism, quantum physics and astrophysics – with strong mathematics and laboratory components.

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  1. Bachelor

    Bachelor of science in physics

    University of Nairobi 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo, Kisumu, Kenya

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  2. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  3. Other programmes

    Course: Atomic Physics

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  4. Postgraduate

    Physics (Postgraduate)

    Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  6. Other programmes

    Course: Nuclear Physics

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  7. Master

    M.Sc. Physics

    Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) 🇰🇪 Kakamega, Kenya

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  8. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST) 🇰🇪 Kakamega, Kenya

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  9. Other programmes

    Course: Thermal Physics

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  10. Other programmes

    Course: Physique du Solide

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  11. Other programmes

    Course: Mathematical Physics I

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  12. Other programmes

    Course: Solid State Physics

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  13. Master

    Master of Philosophy in Physics

    Moi University, Main Campus, Kesses 🇰🇪 Eldoret, Kenya

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  15. Other programmes

    Course: Physique Atomique

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  16. PhD / Doctorate

    Doctor of Philosophy in Physics

    Moi University, Main Campus, Kesses 🇰🇪 Eldoret, Kenya

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  17. Other programmes

    Course: Physique statistique

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  18. Other programmes

    M.Sc.Applied and Theoretical Physics

    Kenyatta University 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya, Kenya

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  19. Other programmes

    Course: Physique Thermique

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  20. Other programmes

    Course: Physique Mathematiques 1

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  21. Other programmes

    Course: Physique Nucleaire

    African Virtual University, Kenia 🇰🇪 Nairobi, Kenya

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  22. Bachelor

    Bachelor of Science in Physics

    Moi University, Main Campus, Kesses 🇰🇪 Eldoret, Kenya

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Study Physics in Kenya – facts and figures

In Kenya, 10 universities and colleges offer 45 Physics programmes: 7 Bachelor, 9 Master and 6 PhD programmes. Popular study locations are Nairobi, Nairobi, Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo, Kisumu, Kakamega and Eldoret. Institutions with the widest choice: African Virtual University, Kenia, University of Nairobi and Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST).

Degrees in Physics

Bachelor

The first university degree, usually three to four years of full-time study. A Bachelor in Physics builds the foundations of the field and qualifies for professional work or a Master programme.

Master

A postgraduate degree of one to two years that deepens or specialises your knowledge of Physics, often with a research project or thesis – and the usual entry ticket to a doctorate.

PhD / Doctorate

The highest academic degree, earned through several years of independent research and a dissertation. Doctoral candidates often work as research or teaching staff at their university.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I study Physics programmes?

The directory lists 45 Physics programmes at 10 institutions in Kenya. Popular cities include Nairobi, Nairobi, Kikuyu, Parklands, Lower Kabete, Upper Kabete, Chiromo, Kisumu and Kakamega.

How long does it take to study Physics?

A Bachelor usually takes 3 to 4 years, a Master 1 to 2 years and a PhD 3 to 5 years of full-time study. Exact durations differ by country and institution.

Which universities offer the most Physics programmes in Kenya?

Among the institutions with the most programmes are African Virtual University, Kenia, University of Nairobi, Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology (MMUST), Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and Moi University, Main Campus, Kesses.

How do I apply?

Open the programme page to go directly to the university. Admission requirements, deadlines and tuition fees are set by each institution, so always check them there.

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