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Congratulations on your admission to the University of Nairobi for the Academic Year 2026/2027. The University of Nairobi has processed admission letters for all KUCCPS selected students admitted in the 2026 2027 AY.

Commencement date is 24th August 2026. An SMS has been sent to all students with registration numbers.

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The University of Nairobi wishes to inform all students who qualified for the award of various degrees and diplomas at the end of last academic year (2025/2026) and members of the public, that the 75th Graduation Ceremony will be held PHYSICALLY on Friday, September 18, 2026 commencing at 7.30 a.m. at the Chancellor’s Court.

Announcement on 75th  Graduation Ceremony - 18th September 2026

The University of Nairobi's 9th Vice-Chancellor Eng. Prof. Ayub Njoroge Gitau was officially installed on Friday, 17th July 2026, in a colourful ceremony held at the iconic Taifa Hall. The installation rite was carried out by the Chair of University Council, Prof. Chacha Nyaigoti- Chacha and witnessed by Principal Secretary, State Department for Higher Education, Dr. Beatrice Inyangala. 

The University of Nairobi held a Council Induction Retreat from 24th to 26th June 2026 at Travelers’ Beach Hotel in Mombasa, for members of the University Council and Senior Management.

University of Nairobi is offering masters scholarships for the 2026/2027 academic year. The applications are open only to applicants for the September 2026 intake.

General guidelines to applicants:

Applications are now open for the 2027 McCall MacBain Scholarships offered at McGill University.

Eligibility:

The Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology invites  applications for one year postgraduate Diploma in one Health and Emergency research Ethics. 

The Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Nairobi in collaboration with The Ohio State University, USA, and Kenya Medical Research Institute, is inviting applications for:  

The Academic Division on 1st July 2026, hosted a delegation from University of Embu for a benchmarking meeting focused on best practices in graduate assessment. Discussions centered on the logistics of conducting online defences, the policies guiding implementation, and measures to uphold integrity and confidentiality throughout the process. The engagement yielded valuable insights for both institutions and reinforced opportunities for future collaboration in academic innovation.

The Department of Biology, University of Nairobi, invites applications from qualified candidates for two scholarship opportunities to pursue a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Fresh Water and Marine Biology.

The scholarship will cover tuition and/or research expenses throughout the programme, subject to satisfactory academic performance.

Deadline for application is 31st July 2026.

See attachment below for more details.