South Eastern Kenya University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #6982 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #295 of 1,104 | In Africa |
| #18 of 63 | In Kenya |
| #1960 of 2,377 | For Forestry |
Quick Review
- Enrollment
- 6,000
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Website
- seku.ac.ke
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 64%*
* South Eastern Kenya University is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Enrollment | 6,000 |
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Research profile
South Eastern Kenya University has published 630 scientific papers with 5,031 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Environmental Science, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Medicine, Chemistry, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Engineering, and Sociology.
South Eastern Kenya University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 | 9 |
| 2011 | 4 | 11 |
| 2012 | 15 | 24 |
| 2013 | 17 | 37 |
| 2014 | 24 | 59 |
| 2015 | 27 | 92 |
| 2016 | 42 | 141 |
| 2017 | 48 | 186 |
| 2018 | 44 | 267 |
| 2019 | 60 | 376 |
| 2020 | 47 | 594 |
| 2021 | 79 | 856 |
| 2022 | 98 | 1056 |
| 2023 | 105 | 1187 |
Tuition
| Local studetns | Undergraduate, 36,000-84,000 per annum; Master, 120,000 per annum; Ph.D., 150,000 per annum (KES) |
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Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by South Eastern Kenya University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | No | No | No |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | No |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | No |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | No |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | No |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | No |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | No | No | No |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bachelor's Degree | Actuarial Science, Agricultural Business, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Biology, Botany, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Criminology, Dietetics, Economics, Educational Sciences, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Management, Farm Management, Fishery, Food Science, Forestry, Gender Studies, Geology, Health Administration, Horticulture, Information Technology, Laboratory Techniques, Law, Logistics Management, Management, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Meteorology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Natural Resources, Nursing, Physics, Preschool Education, Public Health, Social and Community Services, Social Work, Statistics, Teacher Training, Textile Technology, Tourism, Water Management |
|---|---|
| Postgraduate Diploma | Education |
| Master's Degree | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Curriculum, Economics, Education, Educational Administration, Entomology, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Epidemiology, Farm Management, Forestry, Gender Studies, Geography, Geophysics, Information Sciences, Information Technology, International and Comparative Education, Linguistics, Meteorology, Mining Engineering, Philosophy of Education, Physics, Public Health, Religious Studies, Sociology, Statistics, Swahili, Water Management |
| Doctor's Degree | Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Management, Animal Husbandry, Business Administration, Entomology, Environmental Management, Forestry, Physics, Swahili, Water Management |
South Eastern Kenya University faculties and divisions
| School : Agriculture, Environment, Water and Natural Resources Management | Agricultural Business, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Education, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Management, Agriculture, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Aquaculture, Entomology, Environmental Management, Farm Management, Fishery, Food Science, Food Technology, Geology, Horticulture, Meteorology, Mining Engineering, Natural Resources, Veterinary Science, Water Management, Wildlife |
|---|---|
| School : Business and Economics | Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Business Computing, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Logistics Management, Management, Statistics |
| School : Education | Child Care and Development, Curriculum, Educational Administration, Educational Psychology, Educational Sciences, Educational Technology, Preschool Education |
| School : Engineering and Technology | Agricultural Engineering, Building Technologies, Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Energy Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Textile Technology |
| School : Health Sciences | Dietetics, Epidemiology, Food Science, Health Administration, Laboratory Techniques, Nursing, Public Health |
| School : Humanities and Social Sciences | Anthropology, Communication Studies, Criminology, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Geography, Linguistics, Religious Studies, Social and Community Services, Social Work, Sociology, Swahili, Tourism |
| School : Law | Law |
| School : Science and Computing | Actuarial Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Botany, Chemistry, Computer Networks, Computer Science, Entomology, Information Technology, Mathematics, Molecular Biology, Physics, Software Engineering, Statistics, Telecommunications Engineering |
General information
| Alternative names | SEKU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2008 |
| Accreditation | Commission for University Education (CUE) |
| Motto | Arid to Green |
| Colors | green, brown |
Location and contacts
| Address | P.O. Box 170 Kitui, 90200 Kenya |
|---|---|
| City population | 29,000 |